Mar 09 Watch 5:25 News Wrap: Russia launches large-scale attack across Ukraine In our news wrap Thursday, Russia launched its biggest barrage in a month across Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized in Washington after a fall, the Senate confirmed President Biden's pick to lead the IRS, the FBI is… Continue watching
Mar 09 McConnell hospitalized after fall at hotel By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell suffered a concussion after a fall at a local hotel and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment,” a spokesman said Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 04 Watch 7:18 Biden celebrates infrastructure projects with Mitch McConnell in Kentucky By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori, Saher Khan Hundreds of miles away from the chaos in Washington that is consuming the new GOP House majority, President Biden took a victory lap with an unlikely Republican ally. He appeared in Kentucky alongside Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to promote… Continue watching
Jan 03 WATCH: McConnell celebrates milestone as longest serving Senate party leader By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats are again claiming the Senate majority, but much of the chamber’s focus is on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell becomes the longest serving Senate leader in history. Continue reading
Nov 21 GOP’s lackluster fundraising leading up to the 2022 election spurs infighting By Brian Slodysko, Aaron Kessler, Associated Press Republicans are engaged in a round of finger-pointing as both parties sift through the results of Democrats' stronger-than-expected showing in the midterm elections. But the recriminations obscure a much deeper dilemma for the party. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: G20 leaders say Russia’s war in Ukraine is harming global economy In our news wrap Wednesday, the G20 summit ended with President Biden and other leaders condemning the war in Ukraine and blaming the conflict for worsening the global economy, Senate Republicans reelected Mitch McConnell as their leader over Florida Sen. Continue watching
Nov 16 Mitch McConnell reelected as Senate GOP leader, Rick Scott’s bid rejected By Lisa Mascaro, Brian Slodysko, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been reelected as Republican leader, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Scott was the Senate GOP campaign chief, and he has been criticized over his party's midterm election failures. Continue reading
Nov 14 WATCH: Senate returns for first time since the 2022 midterm elections By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Congress returned to an extremely volatile post-election landscape, with control of the House still undecided, party leadership in flux and a potentially consequential lame-duck session with legislation on gay marriage, Ukraine and government funding. Continue reading
Jun 14 McConnell announces support for Senate bipartisan gun legislation By Alan Fram, Associated Press The Kentucky Republican's endorsement Tuesday boosted momentum for modest but notable election-year action by Congress on an issue that's deadlocked lawmakers for three decades. Continue reading
May 15 McConnell backs Finland, Sweden NATO memberships during stop in Europe By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell is a staunch supporter of the Western military alliance, and the visit by the Republicans who made a surprise stop over the weekend to Ukraine's capital delivers a show of American support for the region as Ukraine battles the… Continue reading