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POLITICS January 9, 2024

The hitchhiker’s guide to where we stand with a potential government shutdown

Sen. Mitch McConnell says a CR is needed to avoid a government shutdown while House Speaker Mike Johnson has stood firmly against a continuing resolution.

Year in Review December 22, 2023

Most memorable political gaffes and blunders of 2023

America's polticians on both sides of the aisle provided a plethora gaffes throughout 2023. Here are some of the most memorable.

SENATE December 21, 2023

That's the American spirit: US trade negotiators block an EU tariff on bourbon, for now

A staggering 50 percent tariff on bourbon by the EU was blocked until 2025 after U.S. and European trade negotiators negotiated a truce.

Congress December 18, 2023

New poll reveals America's least favorite leader in Congress with shocking single-digit approval

A new poll found each of Congress leaders' with underwater approval ratings, but one clearly came out on top as America's least favorite.

POLITICS December 4, 2023

December deadlines: Things are a little different around Capitol Hill before the Christmas cutoff

'It’s unclear if the fight over the border and the international aid package could keep Congress here close to Christmas this year.'

Politics November 14, 2023

McConnell says behavior of lawmakers not his responsibility after senator, union boss nearly come to blows

McConnell distanced himself from a GOP senator's dust-up with a union boss on Tuesday, saying he's not responsible for the behavior of lawmakers in the upper chamber.

Media October 22, 2023

Sen. McConnell faces questions about his health, ability to serve following two health scares

Sen. Mitch McConnell was pressed by CBS host Margaret Brennan on his health and his ability to serve during an interview that aired on Sunday.

Mitch McConnell October 22, 2023

McConnell calls China, Russia, Iran new 'axis of evil' that US must deal with: 'This is an emergency'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell deemed Iran, China and Russia the new "axis of evil" and said the Israel-Hamas war is a "worldwide problem."

Mitch McConnell October 4, 2023

McConnell praises ousted Speaker McCarthy for 'thankless role' in House

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell published a statement Tuesday thanking and gushing over ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

VIDEO September 19, 2023

McConnell says Republicans 'always' lose when government shuts down, 'never' change policy

McConnell blasted government shutdowns as "losers" for Republicans. The fate of the temporary spending bill remains uncertain as the Sept. 30 deadline looms.

Fox News Poll September 15, 2023

Fox News Poll: Voters split over Biden impeachment inquiry

A new Fox News Poll found voters were split over House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden over his family's foreign business dealings.