September 8, 2020 McConnell accuses Democrats of playing 'Goldilocks' games with coronavirus relief Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday accused Democrats of playing "Goldilocks games" with coronavirus relief to struggling Americans by refusing to agree to any bill until it was just right.
September 8, 2020 Senate GOP unveils slimmed-down coronavirus bill, with McConnell pushing for vote this week Senate Republicans unveiled a new "targeted" coronavirus relief proposal Tuesday, aiming for an opening vote on the floor this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced.
September 8, 2020 Senate GOP's SAFE TO WORK Act may be crucial point in stimulus talks A GOP-led Senate bill designed to protect small businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic could be the difference between reaching an agreement on economic relief and watching negotiations blow up ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
September 5, 2020 Mitch McConnell: No need to 'worry about your vote not counting' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters Friday that the American electorate should not worry about whether or not their mail-in votes will be counted in November's 2020 presidential election.
September 3, 2020 Schumer says GOP plan for coronavirus relief is 'emaciated' as lawmakers struggle to revive negotiations Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to his caucus Thursday morning warning that Republicans' coronavirus plan is "emaciated" and accused the GOP of trying to "check the box" on another stimulus bill, accusations that appear to throw water on attempts to revive negotiations that fell apart last month.
September 1, 2020 Ravens urge McConnell to bring police reform bill to Senate floor for vote The Baltimore Ravens sent a letter to Senate Major Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday urging the Republican senator to bring a George Floyd policing bill to the floor for a vote.
September 1, 2020 GOP-led Senate eyeing new 'targeted' COVID bill for next week Senate Republicans are making progress on coronavirus relief legislation with daily talks with the White House and hope to put forth a narrow plan as soon as next week, according to the White House and one GOP leader.
August 29, 2020 Mitch McConnell's campaign hires Nicholas Sandmann as grassroots director Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s reelection campaign announced Friday that it has hired Nicholas Sandmann, the Kentucky teen who sued two major media outlets for defamation over a viral encounter he had with a Native American activist.
August 27, 2020 Mitch McConnell calls Senate Republicans 'the firewall against Nancy Pelosi's agenda' in RNC speech Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hailed Senate Republicans as the "firewall against Nancy Pelosi's agenda" during his speech to the Republican National Convention.
August 26, 2020 RNC speakers: What to know about Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention this week, in support of President Trump's reelection to the White House. Here are some fast facts about the GOP lawmaker and how he became a party leader.