Oct 03 McConnell nixes Democrats' request for FBI briefing on Kavanaugh probe By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a letter Wednesday to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that he believes Democrats would only use such a briefing to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation. Continue reading
Oct 02 WATCH: Trump says it's a 'scary time for young men in America' By Associated Press President Donald Trump also said he wants to "see what happens" with the FBI investigation into his embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Continue reading
Sep 24 McConnell accuses Democrats of 'smear campaign' against Kavanaugh By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Republicans launched an all-out campaign to save Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination Monday. Continue reading
Sep 21 McConnell says Senate will 'plow right through' to confirm Kavanaugh By Associated Press McConnell told the annual Values Voter conference Friday "in the very near future, Judge Kavanaugh will be on the United States Supreme Court."… Continue reading
Aug 27 Under pressure, White House re-lowers flag for McCain By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Trump's proclamation came just hours after the White House flag had been returned to full-staff, drawing complaints from right and left. Continue reading
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