Feb 13 WATCH: McConnell votes to acquit, then condemns Trump By Associated Press McConnell said he could not vote to convict Trump because he is “constitutionally not eligible for conviction” because he is no longer president. Continue reading
Feb 13 AP report: McConnell expected to vote to acquit Trump By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Republican leader's views carry sway among GOP senators and are likely to influence others weighing their votes. While most Democrats are expected to convict the former president, acquittal is likely in the evenly divided Senate. Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 5:06 Democrats and Republicans prepare arguments for Trump’s second impeachment trial By Lisa Desjardins Democrats and Republicans are preparing for an unprecedented second impeachment trial for former President Trump, which is set to begin in the U.S. Senate next week, as Trump's legal team offered a first glimpse at their defense. Lisa Desjardins joins… Continue watching
Jan 28 With Senate split 50-50, here’s what Democrats can and can’t do By Candice Norwood Passing sweeping legislation won’t be easy. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Congress presents Biden, Harris with gifts By Associated Press The presentations to the officials and their respective spouses happened Wednesday in lieu of a congressional luncheon that typically follows the inauguration ceremony. Continue reading
Jan 19 McConnell pressures Democrats to keep Senate filibuster By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell has told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that retaining the legislative filibuster should be part of their negotiations. The chamber will be split 50-50 with a Democratic Vice President Harris, breaking ties. Continue reading
Jan 19 McConnell says Jan. 6 Capitol attack was ‘provoked’ by Trump and others in power By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is explicitly pointing his finger at President Donald Trump for helping to spur the attack on the Capitol by the outgoing president’s supporters. Continue reading
Jan 13 McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial By Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House is set to vote later Wednesday on impeaching Trump, accusing him of rallying a violent mob of supporters to attack the Capitol last week. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Senate will not be intimidated by ‘thugs, mobs or threats,’ McConnell says By Associated Press Lawmakers were resuming the counting of electoral votes Wednesday evening after the Capitol was cleared of a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 06 McConnell: ‘We will certify the winner of the 2020 presidential election’ By Associated Press "The united states senate will not be intimidated," McConnell said. "We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs or threats. We will not bow to lawlessness or intimidation. We are back at our posts. We will… Continue reading