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October 7, 2020

Kentucky Gov. Beshear criticizes stalled coronavirus-relief talks: ‘Shame on them’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear slammed Washington lawmakers Tuesday after negotiations over a potential next coronavirus-relief bill fell apart.

October 7, 2020

McConnell: Attacks on Barrett's faith by Dems, media 'are a disgrace'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., defended Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett against "ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media" related to Barrett's Catholic faith.

October 6, 2020

Trump says it'll be 'fast and easy' to confirm Amy Coney Barrett

President Trump declared on Twitter Tuesday evening that the Senate battle to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court “will be fast and easy.”

October 6, 2020

McConnell vows Senate will 'continue to operate' on Barrett confirmation despite COVID outbreak

Democrats' calls to delay the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett until hearings can be held in person is "just another effort to try to delay the process," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told “The Story" Tuesday.

October 6, 2020

McConnell challenger's campaign hosts protest outside Senate leader's house

The campaign of Amy McGrath, who is challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell for his Senate seat, hosted a “retirement party” protest outside of the Senate Majority Leader’s home over the weekend.

October 5, 2020

McConnell formally sidelines Senate floor action through October 19

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., offered a unanimous consent request to retool the upper chamber's schedule on Monday, blocking floor action through October 19 due to health concerns and senators quarantining due to COVID-19 exposure. 

October 4, 2020

Schumer urges McConnell to delay Supreme Court hearing amid coronavirus outbreak: 'It's not safe'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "it's not safe" for the Senate Judiciary Committee to move forward with hearings for President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee amid a coronavirus outbreak that's infected three Republican senators. 

October 4, 2020

McConnell says Barrett hearings won't be affected by Senate's delayed return

The full Senate won't return to the Capitol until Oct. 19 -- two weeks later than planned -- after at least three Republicans tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday.

October 3, 2020

McConnell says Trump ‘sounds well’ after call to discuss pandemic, Amy Coney Barrett

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Saturday that President Trump “sounds well and says he’s feeling good” -- after a phone call in which the two Republican leaders talked about issues including the COVID-19 pandemic and confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

October 3, 2020

Lindsey Graham says Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation schedule to proceed as planned on Oct. 12

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Saturday the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett will go forward as planned despite the president, first lady, numerous senators and White House staffers testing positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.