Tag: Mitch McConnell

Democrats are at odds with Obama, who for once is allied with Republican leaders supporting the bill. (AP)

Trade vote: Does Obama still have juice with Dems?

Susan Ferrechio · May 12, 2015 9:00 am

Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell answers questions from the media following the Senate policy luncheons at the U.S. Capitol on April 21, 2015 in Washington. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

National Security

Mitch McConnell: Nation is ‘better off’ with Patriot Act

Kelly Cohen · May 11, 2015 1:21 pm

A cybersecurity threat map is displayed inside a lounge during the RSA Conference on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Security breaches prompt unprecedented lobbying for cyber bill

Charlie Mitchell · May 11, 2015 9:00 am

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,Â says Democrats will dig unless all three of their demands -- trade enforcement language, African Growth, and TAA -- are included.Â (Getty Image)

Dems dig in heels in trade fight

Susan Ferrechio · May 10, 2015 9:00 am

Senate passes bill giving Congress say in Iran deal

National Security

Senate passes bill giving Congress say in Iran deal

Charles Hoskinson · May 7, 2015 7:59 pm

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky., accompanied by, from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, after a policy luncheon. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

NSA ruling puts pressure on McConnell

Susan Ferrechio · May 7, 2015 4:24 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to his office following a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

McConnell: Iran bill ‘worthy of our support’

Charles Hoskinson · May 6, 2015 2:09 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appears likely to move next week to end debate on the bill and stop the flood of Republican amendments that could upset the fragile bipartisan compromise. (AP Photo)Â

Supporters of Iran bill plan to overwhelm conservative opposition

Charles Hoskinson · May 3, 2015 9:00 am

"As long as I'm majority leader, this body is not going to be signing off on any backdoor energy tax." (Getty)

Energy and Environment

McConnell unveils surprise attack on EPA power plant rule

Zack Colman · April 29, 2015 10:18 pm

McConnell said he would "do everything I can to try to stop" the EPA proposal, which he says would kill coal-mining jobs in his state and raise energy costs. His anticipated appearance Wednesday shows how much he is prioritizing that mission. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Mitch McConnell squares off against EPA chief

Zack Colman · April 29, 2015 9:00 am

Mitch McConnell endorsed the Iran bill in a floor speech, but noted, "I still expect to see a vigorous debate this week." (AP Photo)Â

National Security

Senate won’t force Obama to submit Iran deal as a treaty

Charles Hoskinson · April 29, 2015 1:44 am

The Supreme Court is set to heard oral arguments on same-sex marriage Tuesday. (AP Photo)

Congress files same-sex marriage briefs with Supreme Court

Kelly Cohen · April 28, 2015 12:19 pm