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July 2, 2020

Gang of Eight briefed by intelligence chiefs on Russia bounty allegations

The country's top intelligence officials on Thursday held a classified briefing with congressional leaders amid demands for more information on the reports that Russian agents offered Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan thousands of dollars in bounties for killing American troops.

July 1, 2020

Kentucky 2020 Senate race: What to know about the McConnell-McGrath contest

Now that Democrats have a nominee in the Kentucky Senate race, a highly contentious general election contest is sure to follow between GOP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Democratic opponent, Amy McGrath. 

July 1, 2020

McConnell urges Trump to 'reconsider' defense bill veto threat over amendment to rename military bases

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told "The Daily Briefing" Wednesday that President Trump should "reconsider" his threat to veto a bill to fund the military for the 2021 fiscal year if it includes a provision to rename military bases named after Confederate military leaders.

July 1, 2020

Republicans welcome end of CHOP zone, say it comes 'several deaths too late'

An executive order from Durkan issued ahead of the clearing authorized police to move into the area which Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best called "lawless and brutal" in a statement.

June 30, 2020

Dr. Nicole Saphier says wearing masks 'a good idea' right now and Trump should 'lead by example'

Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier told "America's Newsroom" Tuesday that it would be a good idea for President Trump to don a mask and "lead by example" as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

June 30, 2020

Amy McGrath wins Kentucky Dem Senate primary, setting up general election battle with McConnell

Former Marine pilot Amy McGrath defeated her progressive opponent Charles Booker in the Kentucky primary, setting up a high-profile showdown between her and Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November, the Associated Press projected Tuesday.

June 29, 2020

McConnell makes appeal for wearing masks: ‘It is about protecting everyone we encounter’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell underscored the importance of wearing face coverings on the Senate floor Monday.

June 24, 2020

McConnell raises more than $1M since polls closed in KY, as Dems battle over who will face Senate leader

EXCLUSIVE: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell raised over $1 million since the close of the Kentucky polls Tuesday night, Fox News is told.

June 24, 2020

Senate confirms Trump's 200th judge, officially fills all appeals court vacancies

The judges the Senate is confirming will likely remain at their posts for decades. Cory Wilson, confirmed Wednesday, is only 49 years old. Justin Walker, who the Senate last week confirmed to the D.C. Circuit, is just 38. 

June 24, 2020

McConnell accuses Dems of ‘bizarre new ultimatum’ on police reform, as bill poised to fail

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday accused Democrats of a “bizarre new ultimatum” on police reform, saying Democrats want to be allowed to rewrite the chamber's legislation before it is even debated.