Tag: Mitch McConnell

Republicans split on how to get a spending deal

Republicans split on how to get a spending deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 18, 2015 4:01 am

Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., left, leave the podium after answering questions for reporters following the Senate vote on the Iran nuclear agreement on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Durbin says GOP pressured to show ‘manhood’ on Iran

Curt Mills · September 17, 2015 5:14 pm

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin participate in a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Senate Dems get their way on Iran deal

Pete Kasperowicz · September 17, 2015 3:43 pm

Following policy lunches in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, Mitch McConnell told reporters, "I support eliminating the oil export ban." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Energy and Environment

McConnell says he supports lifting ban on oil exports

Kyle Feldscher · September 16, 2015 11:19 pm

Senate Majority Leader McConnell talks about a possible government shutdown during a news conference after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

McConnell: ‘Cold, hard reality’ against Planned Parenthood defunding

Susan Ferrechio · September 16, 2015 10:27 pm

Reid Won’t Say If There Should be Any Limits on Abortion

Michael Warren · September 16, 2015 7:55 pm

Harry Reid announced the meeting with President Obama, adding that he still hopes to sit down with congressional Republicans to work out a spending proposal. (AP Photo)Â

Democrats to huddle with Obama over spending fight

Susan Ferrechio · September 16, 2015 7:51 pm

McConnell announces ‘Plan B’ to stop Iran deal

National Security

McConnell announces ‘Plan B’ to stop Iran deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 15, 2015 11:03 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

National Security

GOP makes second push on Iran nuke deal

Susan Ferrechio · September 15, 2015 6:37 pm

Rep. Vern Buchanan on Monday asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to change Senate rules so Republicans can end the Democratic filibuster on the Iran nuclear agreement. (AP Photo)

Lawmaker: Change Senate rules to end Dem filibuster on Iran

Pete Kasperowicz · September 14, 2015 4:02 pm

The last time Congress passed a long-term highway funding authorization measure was in 2005. Since then, it has punted using dozens of smaller measures, including the three-month, $8 billion bill Congress approved in July.

Highway bill tangled like spaghetti junction

Susan Ferrechio · September 14, 2015 4:01 am

Conservative disappointment with the Republican leadership on a host of issues has left some members openly calling for the leadership's removal. (AP file)

Calls to depose GOP leadership mount: ‘Who is in charge right now?’

Barbara Boland · September 13, 2015 11:00 pm