Dec 21 Watch 7:23 No clear lead among Democratic candidates in Iowa By PBS NewsHour As Donald Trump this week became the third American president in history to be impeached, seven 2020 Democratic candidates took to the stage for the latest presidential debate. Chris Buskirk, editor and publisher of American Greatness, and Karine Jean Pierre,… Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch 10:04 After House impeaches Trump, battle turns to Senate trial A day after the House impeached President Trump, Sen. Mitch McConnell reassured Trump's allies and slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who says she may delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate -- a necessary step to begin a… Continue watching
Oct 25 Watch 14:08 Shields and Brooks on Trump's judicial picks, Bill Taylor's testimony Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including trends around the federal judges President Trump is appointing, the Department of Justice’s criminal probe of the Russia investigation,… Continue watching
Oct 22 McConnell criticizes Trump's tweet comparing impeachment inquiry to lynching By Associated Press In a Tweet Tuesday, President Trump essentially likened the horrors of a deadly and racist chapter in U.S. history to a process laid out in the Constitution. The Senate majority leader, speaking to reporters, said "that was an unfortunate choice… Continue reading
Oct 14 McConnell warns about 'strategic calamity' in U.S. pullout in Syria By Associated Press Without mentioning President Donald Trump, the Kentucky Republican used a written statement Monday to criticize Trump's recent decision to pull U.S. forces from the area. Continue reading
Oct 07 McConnell splits with Trump on Syria pullout By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is opposing President Donald Trump's plan to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, a rare policy split between the Senate's top Republican and Trump. Continue reading
Sep 30 McConnell says he'd have 'no choice' but to take up impeachment if House acts By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The Senate majority leader told CNBC on Monday that the Senate rules require him to take up the articles of impeachment if the House approves them. Continue reading
Sep 27 McConnell has said if House impeaches Trump, Senate must have trial By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told NPR in March that "if the House were to act, the Senate immediately goes into a trial."… Continue reading
Sep 19 Key Senate panel approves $250 million for election security By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House has passed significantly broader election security legislation, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opposes the measure and has discouraged the Senate Rules Committee from acting on a companion bill. Continue reading
Sep 09 Congress returns amid pressure to address gun violence, election security By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump has not fully explained what he would like to see Congress accomplish, particularly on gun control, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reluctant to venture too far. Continue reading