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Mitch McConnell
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McConnell Says Republicans May Not Win Senate In Midterms
McConnell said cautioned those in attendance about the prospects of winning the chamber in November.
August 18, 2022
Mitch McConnell Says He Supports Bipartisan Framework On Guns
McConnell's backing is the closest sign yet of support for the bill, agreed upon by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).
June 14, 2022
Mitch McConnell Responds To Criticism Amid Comments About Black Voters
McConnell's reversal comes after he made comments earlier in the week when responding to the Democrats' push to pass voting rights legislation.
January 22, 2022
Mitch McConnell Slams Biden’s Voting Rights Speech As ‘Profoundly Unpresidential’
Speaking on the Senate floor, McConnell called Biden's speech on changing the filibuster rule to pass voting rights legislation a "rant".
January 12, 2022
McConnell, Democrats Reach Temporary Deal On Debt Limit Crisis
The offer comes with the nation facing an October 18 deadline and will provide a short-term fix for the problem for another month.
October 6, 2021
Biden Continues To Step Up Pressure On GOP To Raise Debt Ceiling
With the United States just days away from default, the White House is hoping the meetings will be enough to apply pressure on Senate Republicans.
October 6, 2021
Biden Blasts GOP Over Refusal To Raise Debt Limit: ‘It’s Hypocritical’
Biden blamed Republicans for not joining Democrats in raising the debt limit to pay for past debts.
October 4, 2021
Republicans Use Filibuster To Block Voting Legislation In Blow To Democrats
The vote was split 50-50 along party lines, 10 short of the 60 votes Democrats needed.
August 8, 2021
Trump Blasts McConnell In Statement, Promises MAGA Primary Challengers
The ex-president released a lengthy, seven paragraph statement through his PAC just days after being acquitted in a second second impeachment trial
February 16, 2021
Congress Overrides Trump’s Veto For First Time On Military Bill
Congress delivers blow to Trump as he prepares to depart office in just 19 days.
January 1, 2021