Tag: Mitch McConnell

McConnell holds his nose and speaks up for Trump

McConnell holds his nose and speaks up for Trump

Susan Ferrechio · July 20, 2016 1:12 am

Dr. Ben Carson and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will be among the speakers at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Excerpts from Tuesday night’s convention speeches, including Ben Carson and Mitch McConnell

Jason Russell · July 19, 2016 11:33 pm

Donald Trump flew in from New York on Monday to introduce his wife, Melania, for her first prime-time appearance and will deliver a remote address Tuesday night as well. (AP Photo)

Trump poised to speak every night at RNC

Gabby Morrongiello · July 19, 2016 2:30 pm

Convention controversy over vote to name McConnell temporary convention chair

Beltway Confidential

Convention controversy over vote to name McConnell temporary convention chair

Jason Russell · July 18, 2016 1:45 pm

The Senate Leadership Fund unveiled a $1.5 million ad campaign against Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy, a U.S. Senate candidate. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)

McConnell allies launch $1.5 million ad buy against ‘Phony Patrick’ Murphy

Ryan Lovelace · July 15, 2016 2:22 pm

Senate Dems block Zika funding for the summer

Senate Dems block Zika funding for the summer

Susan Ferrechio · July 14, 2016 7:03 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, "By increasing prevention, treatment, recovery and law enforcement tools, CARA can help prevent more people from struggling with addiction to begin with, and it can help foster long-term healing for those already struggling with addiction." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate takes step toward passing bill to fight opioid addiction

Susan Ferrechio · July 13, 2016 3:23 pm

Congressional leaders: Trans-Pacific trade deal dead for the year

Congressional leaders: Trans-Pacific trade deal dead for the year

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2016 7:31 pm

The back-and-forth showed that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Harry Reid are clearly aware of the larger political stakes of these debates. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

McConnell and Reid fight for ‘the last word’ on spending bills

Joel Gehrke · July 8, 2016 5:27 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that Democrats should get on board with legislation aimed at curbing opioid abuse. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

McConnell: Pass opioids bill

Paige Winfield Cunningham · July 7, 2016 3:21 pm

Senate Democrats say they will block a Zika funding measure that the Republican majority plans to call up for a vote in the coming days. "It is so bad," Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said of the House version of the bill. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Reid blames ‘bizarre’ GOP House for Zika fight

Susan Ferrechio · July 6, 2016 7:51 pm

Obama and McConnell at the White House. (AP Photo)

Obama and McConnell mind meld on Trump

Nicole Duran · July 5, 2016 4:01 am