Tag: Mitch McConnell

McConnell Backs Congressional Review of Russian Election Interference

McConnell Backs Congressional Review of Russian Election Interference

Jenna Lifhits · December 12, 2016 3:55 pm

McConnell said both the Obamacare repeal and tax reform would take place on two separate budget resolutions. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McConnell: Obamacare repeal in early 2017, then tax reform

Susan Crabtree · December 12, 2016 3:46 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he backs a congressional probe into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

McConnell backs Russia hacking probe, but no commission

Susan Ferrechio · December 12, 2016 3:43 pm

The White House threw its full support behind a group of Democratic senators who have threatened to shut down the government over a stopgap spending bill that omits a one-year extension of soon-to-expire health benefits for coal miners. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House pans Republicans in government shutdown fight

Gabby Morrongiello · December 9, 2016 8:20 pm

McConnell Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Take Yes for an Answer’

Chris Deaton · December 9, 2016 4:14 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats they are bringing the government to the brink of a shutdown by refusing to approve a stopgap spending bill. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

McConnell warns Dems on shutdown threat

Susan Ferrechio · December 9, 2016 4:03 pm

John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962, making him a household name during America's Space Race while John F. Kennedy was president. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)

John Glenn remembered fondly by Republicans and Democrats

Anna Giaritelli · December 8, 2016 11:10 pm

"This is not a love session for Reid and McConnell, although I want everyone to know that Mitch McConnell is my friend," the Senate minority leader said. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Reid calls McConnell ‘my friend’ in farewell speech

Susan Crabtree · December 8, 2016 4:44 pm

Thousands of unionized mine workers and supporters rallied to push for a bill that would protect healthcare and pension benefits for coal miners and their families. Sens. Joe Manchin and Sherrod Brown stage delaying tactics to get healthcare bill for miners. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Sherrod Brown: I don’t mind keeping you here until Christmas

Susan Crabtree · December 8, 2016 2:42 pm

Sen. Chuck Schumer said the GOP has no replacement plan for the healthcare law, while Minority Leader Harry Reid said there is "not a chance" Democrats will help replace the law. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Dems on Obamacare repeal: ‘Bring it on’

Susan Ferrechio · December 6, 2016 8:46 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would make sure that the government funding bill will include healthcare benefits for retired coal miners. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Energy and Environment

McConnell promises to take care of coal miners in CR

Susan Crabtree · December 6, 2016 3:47 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that the chamber will begin work on the 21st Century Cures Act early next week. (AP Photo)

Senate to take up Cures bill Monday

Robert King · December 1, 2016 9:32 pm