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October 16, 2025

Sen. Mitch McConnell seen falling down while walking in Senate office hallway

Sen. Mitch McConnell was captured on camera falling down while walking in Senate office hallway on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Courtesy: The Sunrise Movement)

October 12, 2025

GOP rep gears up for potential rematch against progressive 'darling' in bid to succeed McConnell

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is touting his 'America First' record and experience defeating Democrat Amy McGrath as he runs for Kentucky's open Senate seat in the Republican primary.

October 7, 2025

Dem shellacked by McConnell in 2020 mounts new Senate bid: 'cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump'

Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate who lost a 2020 Senate bid against Sen. Mitch McConnell, is mounting a bid for the open seat as McConnell opts not to seek another term.

September 8, 2025

Senate GOP leader moves to lower filibuster threshold for Trump nominees through nuclear option

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to use a 'nuclear option' parliamentary maneuver to expedite confirmation of about 40 lower-level nominees this week.

September 4, 2025

A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority

Republican senators face pressure to use rule changes for faster nominee confirmations while preparing for an anticipated Schumer shutdown this fall.

July 30, 2025

Kentucky Senate candidates avoid McConnell endorsement, spar over ties to ex-leader

Nate Morris, Rep. Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron exchanged blows over who has more ties to Sen. Mitch McConnell during interviews with Fox News Digital.

July 17, 2025

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.

June 27, 2025

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

April 30, 2025

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.

April 16, 2025

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.