Feb 28 Sen. McConnell to step down as Republican leader in November after record run, AP reports By Michael Tackett, Associated Press Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November, according to prepared remarks obtained by The Associated… Continue reading
Mar 25 McConnell heads home after physical therapy for concussion By Associated Press Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month. Continue reading
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 15 GOP Sen. Rick Scott mounts long-shot bid to unseat Mitch McConnell By Brian Slodysko, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Florida Sen. Rick Scott is mounting a long-shot bid to unseat Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a rare challenge for the longtime GOP stalwart after his party failed to win back the majority in the midterm elections. Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Senate Republicans hold news conference on invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press Senate Republicans held a news conference Wednesday on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Aug 07 Senate votes to advance Biden’s $1T infrastructure bill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package Saturday after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried to slow the rush… Continue reading
May 28 GOP blocks bipartisan probe of deadly Jan. 6 riot at Capitol By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Republicans on Friday blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, refusing to back down on their opposition to the independent investigation even amid emotional appeals from those who fought with… Continue reading
Oct 24 Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett won crucial backing Saturday when one of the last Republican holdouts announced her support for President Donald Trump’s pick ahead of a confirmation vote expected Monday. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 4:18 Can Georgia’s Republican senators retain their closely contested seats? By Rickey Bevington, Georgia Public Broadcasting In Georgia, nearly 2 million people -- more than a quarter of registered voters -- have already cast their ballots, with some waiting in line for hours to do so. The state has become a new battleground for deciding control… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 6:02 SCOTUS nomination hearings begin tomorrow. What can we expect? By PBS NewsHour Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett will begin on Monday. And despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat before the election, Barrett has the votes needed for her confirmation. Amy Howe,… Continue watching