The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Where Is Mitch McConnell? Capitol Police Presence at DC Home Raises New Questions After Senate No-Show

Mitch McConnell missed the Senate's September 14 return after about three months away, with his office yet to announce when he will resume duties following a June fall and hospitalisation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Karl Rove said he’ll break 30 years of only supporting Republicans to vote against “bigot” Bo French

Rove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush and longtime Texas GOP political consultant, made the comments at a private lunch in Austin, according to attendees.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 14

Americans Are Giving Up US Citizenship as Expatriation Figures Surge – And It's Not Just Because of Trump

A record 5,790 names appeared on the US expatriation list over four quarters, as political concerns, tax obligations and a sharply reduced renunciation fee shape the increase.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Trump Plays 'Approved Rally Playlist' for Reporters on Air Force One Featuring Dolly and WWE Theme

Donald Trump played a personally selected playlist for reporters on Air Force One, featuring artists whose music has previously prompted objections to its use at his political events.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Trump says White House was a ‘dump’ before his renovations, and points fingers at his predecessors: ‘Past Presidents did not take care of it’

"It is now in better shape than when built in 1792."

We Got This Covered · Sep 14

Supreme Court blocks efforts to stop mail voting this fall

The Supreme Court Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to curtail mail voting in this fall’s elections, keeping the U.S. Postal Service’s new rule restricting election mail paused. The brief order accompanying the majority ruling Monday left in place an order from Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court…

Roll Call · Sep 14

60 Minutes Hidden Camera Captures $300K Trump Pardon Broker Pitch To Convicted Felon

A CBS News hidden-camera investigation alleges that lobbyists offered to secure a presidential pardon for $300,000, highlighting a growing and largely unregulated clemency market.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Our New Amicus Brief in the Section 301 Tariff Case

The Cato Institute, Michael McConnell, and I filed an amicus brief in litigation challenging Trump's massive Section 301 tariffs, which use "forced labor" as a pretext for sweeping protectionism.

Reason · Sep 14

Trump Jr.'s $100K-A-Night Wedding Celebration Island Was Paid for by Putin-Linked Boxing Chief, Report Says

A report says Umar Kremlev helped fund Donald Trump Jr.'s three-day Bahamas wedding celebrations, including a private-island rental and fireworks, raising access concerns.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

After lengthy absence, McConnell returns to Senate

Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor Monday, voting for the first time in nearly three months after an extended absence following an injury from a fall earlier this summer. “My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven’t made…

Roll Call · Sep 14