Tag: Mitch McConnell

President Obama spoke about the nuclear deal with Iran, Wednesday, at American University in Washington. The president said the nuclear deal with Iran builds on the tradition of strong diplomacy that won the Cold War without firing any shots. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama gets in Twitter fights over Iran deal

Barbara Boland · August 6, 2015 2:55 pm

"I think it ought to be treated in the Senate as a different matter, and so I'll be trying to get consent to have a debate in which we have time set up for each senator to speak," McConnell said. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Senate to begin debating nuke deal on Sept. 8

Susan Ferrechio · August 5, 2015 8:30 pm

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on the Senate floor that the bill would be considered at a later time. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Senate will throw in towel on cybersecurity, adjourn for summer

Susan Ferrechio · August 5, 2015 7:49 pm

The Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., wants Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to consider Democratic amendments to the bill. (AP Photo)Â

Senate lawmakers scrambling for cyber deal

Susan Ferrechio · August 5, 2015 4:54 pm

Harry Reid announced that he will not accept a proposal offered by Mitch McConnell to allow Democrats to offer 10 amendments but with no guarantee that they will ever receive a vote. (AP Photo)Â

Democrats reject GOP deal to pass cyberbill

Susan Ferrechio · August 4, 2015 8:08 pm

"Democrats will work with Republicans to get on the bill and consider a reasonable number of important amendments," Harry Reid said in a floor speech. (AP Photo)Â

Democrats demand amendments on cybersecurity measure

Susan Ferrechio · August 4, 2015 3:13 pm

The Judiciary Committee's top Democrat, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., wants Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to consider Democratic amendments to the bill. (AP Photo)Â

Mounting opposition to cyberbill threatens quick passage

Susan Ferrechio · August 4, 2015 9:00 am

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to the attendees at an event in Kentucky, Saturday. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Energy and Environment

McConnell: Climate rule is ‘blind ideology’

Zack Colman · August 3, 2015 7:51 pm

"Members are going to hear about the concerns about this bill," Ron Wyden predicted last week. "A lot of members are getting interested in offering amendments."

CISA could turn into extremely messy floor fight

Charlie Mitchell · August 3, 2015 4:01 am

"It is dictatorial. It is unaccountable," said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Gingrich on GOP infighting: Boehner ‘pretty darn effective’

Gabby Morrongiello · August 1, 2015 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, joined by, from left, Sen. John Thune, Sen. Joni Ernst, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, and Sen. James Lankford speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The GOP has a leadership crisis

W. James Antle III · July 30, 2015 9:00 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, arrives at a press conference on Capitol Hill, Thursday, July 30, 2015. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Senate passes multiyear highway funding bill 65-34

Susan Ferrechio · July 30, 2015 4:53 pm