Jul 09 McConnell calls Kavanaugh a ‘superb’ court pick By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says by picking Kavanaugh, Trump is delivering on his pledge to "punish" women for their choices. He says he will fight the nomination "with everything I have."… Continue reading
Jun 05 GOP leader McConnell cancels most of Senate’s August recess By Alan Fram, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he decided to shorten the usual summer getaway "due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president's nominees."… Continue reading
May 04 Ex-coal baron running for Senate takes swipe at ‘China people’ in political ad By Associated Press Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is seeking the West Virginia seat now held by Sen. Joe Manchin, but his ad disparages Kentucky GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying McConnell has created jobs for "China people" and charges that his "China… Continue reading
Feb 15 White House threatens veto of Senate immigration compromise By Alan Fram and Kevin Freking, Associated Press The White House's written threat fueled doubts that any immigration measures would survive showdown votes. Continue reading
Feb 13 Trump prods Congress amid debate on immigration By Alan Fram, Associated Press President Donald Trump warned that it's now or never when it comes to extending protections for young immigrants living in the country illegally. Continue reading
Feb 12 WATCH: Senate begins rare debate on immigration and ‘Dreamers’ By Alan Fram, Associated Press Underscoring how hard it's been for lawmakers to find an immigration compromise, around two dozen moderates from both parties have met for weeks to seek common ground. Neither group has come forward with a deal. Continue reading
Jan 24 After shutdown, Senators starting over in search for immigration deal By Andrew Taylor, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Leaders conceded that the effort won't be easy and were already casting blame should the effort falter. Continue reading
Jan 23 Trump casts doubt on reaching immigration deal by Feb. 8 By Associated Press President Donald Trump says "nobody knows" whether Republicans and Democrats can reach an immigration deal by a new Feb. 8 deadline. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 8:47 The key change that convinced Democrats to strike a shutdown deal By PBS News Hour Hours into the start of the work week, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Democrats would vote for a three-week spending deal to end the government shutdown that began Saturday, while Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to allow Senate votes on… Continue watching
Jan 21 McConnell opposes Trump on ending filibusters By Associated Press Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing back against President Donald Trump's calls to end Senate filibusters. Continue reading