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August 19, 2022

McConnell makes grim prediction about Republicans in Senate races, references 'candidate quality'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he thinks Republicans have a better chance of flipping the House than the Senate, as midterms approach and Senate races in Ohio and Pennsylvania tighten.

August 17, 2022

McConnell quiet on Cheney primary loss after previously expressing support for congresswoman

The top two Senate Republicans as of Wednesday afternoon did not comment on Rep. Liz Cheney losing her Wyoming primary race to challenger Harriet Hageman.

August 9, 2022

McConnell addresses raid on Trump's home, says the 'country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation'

Mitch McConnell addressed the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump's home, saying the "country deserves a thorough and immediate explanation."

August 9, 2022

Trump FBI raid: Mitch McConnell dodges question on search of Mar-a-Lago

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at an event in Kentucky on Tuesday did not comment on an FBI raid of former President Donald Trump's property.

August 6, 2022

Ted Cruz seeking to push GOP rightward by electing 'strong conservatives'

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is working to push the Senate GOP in a rightward direction by electing conservative candidates committed to holding leadership accountable.

July 29, 2022

Three GOP front-runners in Missouri Senate race vow to oppose McConnell as Majority Leader

Three candidates in Missouri's primary Senate race have all announced they would not support Mitch McConnell as majority leader should Republicans win the upper chamber in November

July 27, 2022

Lawmakers react after Manchin, Schumer agree to reconciliation deal: 'Build Back Broke'

Republicans blasted a reconciliation bill Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer announced as a scaled-back version of Build Back Better on Wednesday evening.

July 19, 2022

White House fires back on prescription drugs, accuses McConnell of supporting ‘welfare’ for Big Pharma

The White House is accusing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of supporting "welfare" for big pharmaceutical companies as he seeks to block Democrats' reconciliation plan.

July 14, 2022

McConnell: White House 'defending the indefensible' as inflation soars to 1981 figures

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sounded off on comments from Biden economic adviser Gene Sperling and the midterms on 'The Story' on Fox News.

July 11, 2022

Schumer preps final shot at passing reconciliation bill as summer session kicks off

Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, face a tight deadline to pass their party-line reconciliation bill, with the August recess and campaign season coming soon.