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August 16, 2021

McConnell slams Biden's handling of Afghanistan: 'An Unmitigated Disaster'

Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell took aim at President Joe Biden's handling of the situation in Afghanistan, saying the deteriorating situation was "an unmitigated disaster."

August 16, 2021

Senate Republicans tout 'difficult position' they've put House Democrats on infrastructure

House Democrats are in a "difficult position" over infrastructure because of a series of politically charged votes Senate Republicans forced last week on the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, according to a new memo authored by Sen. Mitch McConnell's team.

August 14, 2021

McCarthy slams Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal as 'embarrassment to our nation'

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., slammed President Biden's "complete mismanagement" of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and called for the U.S. military to continue to provide "close air support" to combat the surging Taliban forces. 

August 13, 2021

McConnell pushes Biden to 'hammer' Taliban with airstrikes as Afghanistan spirals

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pressed President Biden to order airstrikes against Taliban forces on Friday following what he described as an “urgent conversation” with Afghanistan’s ambassador to the United States, Adela Raz.

August 12, 2021

McConnell calls on Biden to change course in Afghanistan before it's too late

McConnell urged President Joe Biden reverse course in Afghanistan as the security situation deteriorates

August 11, 2021

Infrastructure bill faces tough hurdles in House as Dems demand massive $3.5T liberal wish list

The bipartisan infrastructure bill is by no means a layup in the House of Representatives, where Democrats won't touch it until they get a reconciliation bill.

August 10, 2021

Bipartisan infrastructure bill: 19 GOP senators vote for $1T legislation

The Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill Tuesday with 19 Republican votes, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

August 9, 2021

McConnell says GOP won't help Dems pay for 'socialist shopping list' despite Yellen debt ceiling request

Senate Minority Leader McConnell Monday said Republicans won't vote to raise the debt ceiling after Treasury Secretary Yellen called on Congress to pass the increase via regular order.

August 8, 2021

Infrastructure bill talks stall again, Senate to resume Sunday at noon

Senators will resume a weekend session toward passage of a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package after running into opposition from a few Republicans who want to drag out final votes on one of President Joe Biden’s top priorities.

August 6, 2021

Top Republicans differ on strategy to handle debt limit deadline: Demand reforms or just say no?

Republicans say they're ready for political game of chicken with Democrats over the looming debt ceiling deadline, but not all party members appear to be on the same page for how to fight that battle.