Tag: Mitch McConnell

The White House urged the Senate to make sure recently expired key provisions of the Patriot Act are not immobile for long. (AP Photo)

National Security

Senate bucks McConnell, passes House spy bill 67-32

Susan Ferrechio · June 3, 2015 1:39 am

"The determined effort to fulfill campaign promises by the president back in 2008 reflects an inability to adapt to the current threat that we have right now," Mitch McConnell said. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

McConnell takes on Obama after losing spy amendment fight

Susan Ferrechio · June 2, 2015 9:27 pm

One of Mitch McConnell's amendments would lengthen a transition period for implementation of the USA Freedom Act surveillance reforms from six months to a full year. (AP Photo)Â

McConnell tests his limits with spy bill amendments

Susan Ferrechio · June 2, 2015 4:01 am

While Paul's amendments might win support from some Senate lawmakers, a Paul aide acknowledged it is "extremely unlikely" they will be considered. (AP Photo)Â

Paul wants eight amendments to spy law legislation

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 5:39 pm

McCarthy won’t rule out Senate-amended spy law

McCarthy won’t rule out Senate-amended spy law

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 3:56 pm

Patriot Act lapses, extending it difficult

National Security

Patriot Act lapses, extending it difficult

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 11:14 am

After years of calling on both parties to work together, Obama might be about to watch as bipartisanship sinks his trade agenda. (iStock)

Obama’s new enemy on trade: Bipartisanship

Susan Ferrechio · June 1, 2015 9:00 am

"I think it's important for the GOP to say, 'Ex-Im is not fair. This is about political connections, not merit. This prevents people from using their God-given talents to rise up the ladder of success,'" Jeb Hensarling said

Clock winds down on Export-Import Bank

Joseph Lawler · June 1, 2015 4:01 am

Political Healing

Fred Barnes · June 1, 2015 4:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks from his office to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill, May 31, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

National Security

Senate advances spy legislation but law will lapse

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 11:28 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks from the Senate Chamber after gaveling open a special session to extend surveillance programs, in Washington, Sunday, May 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Republicans will huddle over next steps on NSA law

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 9:19 pm

Senate Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference at the Capitol May 19, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Rare Sunday Senate session will decide fate of NSA spying powers

Susan Ferrechio · May 31, 2015 7:03 pm