May22023 by Elizabeth ElkindNo Comments

Senate Republicans, including McConnell, say debt limit fight is between McCarthy and Biden

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Multiple GOP senators indicated their chamber is secondary in debt limit talks, and the House GOP majority is the one pressing for spending cuts in a deal with Biden.
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Apr72023 by Greg NormanNo Comments

Schumer, McConnell ‘strongly condemn’ WSJ reporter detention in Russia on ‘fabricated charges’

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Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell have released a joint statement blasting Russia for detaining Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on “baseless, fabricated charges."
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Mar252023 by Andrea VacchianoNo Comments

Mitch McConnell discharged from physical therapy after concussion treatment

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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been released from the rehab facility that treated him after he fell and tripped, suffering a concussion and fracturing a rib.
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Mar142023 by Houston KeeneNo Comments

Senate health scares underscore age of American political leaders after McConnell fall

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The age of American politicians in power is under scrutiny after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, fell at a Washington, D.C., dinner last week.
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Mar62023 by Elizabeth ElkindNo Comments

McConnell to appear at fundraiser for Trump ally Jim Banks’ Senate campaign

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Indiana GOP Rep. Jim Banks is by far and away the favorite to win his state's open Senate seat in 2024, and he's getting support from current members of the conference.
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Feb272023 by Chad PergramNo Comments

Spending shocker: CBO’s latest debt projection should stun even Washington

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The current debt the U.S. owes is $31.4 trillion. But the CBO estimates the federal government will accumulate an eye-popping $19 trillion in debt over the next decade.
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Feb182023 by Adam ShawNo Comments

Mitch McConnell tells German audience that Republican leaders support aid to Ukraine: ‘Don’t look at Twitter’

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Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell says Republican leadership is in full support of continued military and financial aid to Ukraine, despite some dissenting voices.
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Feb172023 by Kelly LacoNo Comments

McConnell shades Biden at Munich Security Conference for failing to make case for strong NATO alliance

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McConnell stressed the need for a strong NATO alliance while speaking at the Munich Security Conference Friday, and criticized President Biden for not making the case.
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