Tag: Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell faces a nearly impossible task this election year: protecting Senate Republicans from the political upheaval of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

McConnell: Trump not yet a ‘credible candidate’

Kelly Cohen · June 29, 2016 3:56 pm

Puerto Rico is at risk of default on Friday, when a $2 billion debt service payment is due that the territory doesn't have. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo, File)

Puerto Rico faces make-or-break Senate vote Wednesday

Susan Ferrechio · June 29, 2016 4:01 am

For the former reality TV star, Tuesday was all about, "you're hired." (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Trump makes fourth hire of the day: Rand Paul’s former digital strategist

Anna Giaritelli · June 29, 2016 1:34 am

"I would say to my Democratic friends, there are some disadvantages to being in the minority," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said. "You don't get everything exactly the way you want." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell to Dems: Zika negotiations are over

Susan Ferrechio · June 28, 2016 8:31 pm

Where the McConnell-aligned super PAC decides to spend and how much it's placing in individual states may reveal the states it's most concerned about losing in November. (AP Photo)

McConnell allies set to spend $40 million in ads this fall across 5 states

Ryan Lovelace · June 28, 2016 6:34 pm

Senate Dems block House Zika funding

Senate Dems block House Zika funding

Susan Ferrechio · June 28, 2016 3:24 pm

"In the event of default, and if creditor lawsuits are successful, a judge could immediately order Puerto Rico to pay creditors over essential services such as health, education, and public safety," Treasury Secretary Jack Lew wrote. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti, File)

Treasury: Crisis in Puerto Rico if Senate fails to pass bill by Friday

Gabriella Ciuffetelli · June 27, 2016 4:17 pm

Mitch McConnell said that Republican primary voters have made their choice, and that "the American people will be able to make that decision in the fall.—£ (AP Photo)

McConnell refuses to say Trump is qualified to be president

Joseph Lawler · June 26, 2016 1:34 pm

"He's earned the nomination, but in order to be elected president, he needs to pivot and start acting presidential," Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo)

McConnell: Trump is ‘struggling,’ needs to become ‘serious candidate’

Ryan Lovelace · June 24, 2016 5:04 pm

Democrats have controlled the national security discussion post-Orlando, frustrating Republicans on the Hill. (Rep. Chillie Pingree via AP)

Democrats frustrate Republicans on guns

David M. Drucker · June 24, 2016 4:01 am

Florida Gov. Rick Scott declined to endorse Sen. Marco Rubio on Thursday. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)

Florida’s GOP governor won’t endorse Rubio

Gabby Morrongiello · June 23, 2016 4:12 pm

National Security

Bipartisan gun control plan survives Senate test vote

Susan Ferrechio · June 23, 2016 2:24 pm