Tag: Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, following a policy luncheon. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Mitch McConnell: No regrets on Iran letter

David M. Drucker · March 17, 2015 8:31 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will not schedule a vote on Loretta Lynch until the trafficking bill passes. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images File)

Senate GOP: No Loretta Lynch vote until Democrats quit filibustering

Susan Ferrechio · March 17, 2015 4:53 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said a planned vote this week on the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch is now uncertain because of the gridlock on the human trafficking bill. (AP Photo)

Democrats block trafficking bill over abortion language

Susan Ferrechio · March 17, 2015 3:57 pm

McConnell blasted for ‘unconscionable’ delay in nominating Loretta Lynch

McConnell blasted for ‘unconscionable’ delay in nominating Loretta Lynch

Susan Crabtree · March 16, 2015 5:44 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 10. 2015. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Democrats pressure McConnell on Lynch vote

Susan Ferrechio · March 15, 2015 8:56 pm

In Friday floor remarks, McConnell said the USA Freedom Act does not mandate that the telecom companies hold onto the information the NSA may eventually seek. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

McConnell: Senate will act on Iran

Susan Ferrechio · March 15, 2015 6:03 pm

McConnell may postpone Lynch nomination

McConnell may postpone Lynch nomination

Susan Ferrechio · March 15, 2015 2:32 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will move to end debate Tuesday on legislation that would establish a $30 million restitution fund for victims of human trafficking. But Democrats are threatening to block the legislation through the use of the filibuster. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Showdown vote coming over abortion provision in Senate human trafficking bill

Susan Ferrechio · March 12, 2015 8:11 pm

Have Obama and GOP hit rock bottom?

Have Obama and GOP hit rock bottom?

Susan Ferrechio · March 12, 2015 9:00 am

GOP senators warn Iran on nuclear deal

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GOP senators warn Iran on nuclear deal

Charles Hoskinson · March 9, 2015 12:15 pm

McConnell reverses course on Iran bill, preserving bipartisan support

McConnell reverses course on Iran bill, preserving bipartisan support

Susan Ferrechio · March 9, 2015 9:00 am

Mitch McConnell: I will not let the government shut down

Mitch McConnell: I will not let the government shut down

Kelly Cohen · March 8, 2015 5:17 pm