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Politics July 17

Trump's modest spending cuts package survives narrow Senate vote as some Republicans break ranks

Congress approves a $9 billion spending cut targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid, overcoming GOP divisions despite the cuts making up a small share of the budget.

Donald Trump June 27

Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally

Republican Nate Morris announces Senate bid in Kentucky to succeed McConnell, teaming with Trump ally Kirk while positioning as a MAGA candidate against rivals Barr and Cameron

Senate April 30

Ex-McConnell advisor-turned-MAGA star doesn't rule out potential Senate bid as rumors swirl

CNN commentator Scott Jennings responded to reports that he may run for Senate in Kentucky to succeed GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former majority leader, in 2026.

Kentucky April 16

Kentucky senate race for McConnell's seat heats up

Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr posted millions in first quarter fundraising Tuesday as the senate race for the soon vacant seat of Sen. Mitch McConnell continues.

JD Vance April 9

VP Vance blasts McConnell's vote against Trump Pentagon nominee: 'Political pettiness'

Vice President JD Vance described Sen. Mitch McConnell's vote against confirming Elbridge Colby to Pentagon post as "one of the great acts of political pettiness I’ve ever seen."

Donald Trump April 2

Trump pressures 4 GOP senators ahead of anti-Canadian tariff vote, accusing them of 'TDS'

President Donald Trump pressured Sens. McConnell, Paul, Collins and Murkowski in a Truth Social post ahead of an upcoming vote to scuttle his Canadian tariffs.

Politics March 29

How Trump-blocking judges managed to get past Senate judiciary hawks

There is some disagreement among experts and Republicans over whether enough was done to block Democratic-nominated judges, particularly those who are now blocking the Trump administration.

Senate February 26

CNN pundit Scott Jennings encouraged to run for McConnell's open Senate seat

Scott Jennings, a conservative CNN pundit, is being privately and publicly encouraged to run for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat.

Mitch McConnell February 20

Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader who is not seeking re-election.

Politics February 20

SCOOP: Republican Daniel Cameron blasted by likely GOP opponent as McConnell successor fight begins

The fight to succeed longtime Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky began on Thursday, with Daniel Cameron throwing his hat in and others announcing their consideration.

Republicans February 20

‘GOOD RIDDANCE': MAGA reacts to ‘RINO’ Mitch McConnell Senate exit

In response to former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's Senate exit many pro-Trump Republicans took to social media to celebrate, saying he has “done so much destruction" to the party.