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Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate leader?

John Cornyn is first to throw his hat into the ring as he leads the race alongside John Thune and John Barrasso – but other hopefuls could emerge

The Guardian - US · Feb 29, 2024

Senator Mitch Mcconnell To Step Down From Leadership Role

Senator Mitch McConnell steps down as Congressional Party leader, signaling a shift in Republican leadership amidst ongoing government funding negotiations.

“I’ve made no secret of my intentions”: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader

Sen. Ted Cruz held back when asked if he would back Cornyn. “Oh, there’ll be plenty of time to assess those questions,” he told reporters.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 28, 2024

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McConnell will back Trump to ‘improve path’ to Senate majority, colleague says

Senator made anonymous comment to the Hill before Republican Senate leader announced he will step down in November

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024

Critical spending decisions await Tuesday White House meeting - Roll Call

Senators returned to Washington on Monday with scant sign of the elusive spending breakthrough needed to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call · Feb 26, 2024

Senior Republican who called Trump ‘inexcusable’ endorses him for president

Senator John Thune previously denounced Trump for role in Capitol attack in 2021 but now vows to back him in 2024 election

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2024

Trump Gains Momentum With Republican Support

Former President Trump gains momentum with strong Republican support and key endorsements post-South Carolina win.

GOP Sen. John Thune, The No. 2 Senate Republican, Backs Trump For President

The move comes despite Thune's occasional criticism and previous deviations from Trump on various notes.

International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024

House GOP clears path for tax package with ‘SALT’ on the side - Roll Call

A $78 billion tax deal is set for a vote Wednesday after House leaders agreed to vote as soon as next week on state and local tax deductions.

Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine invites Xi Jinping to participate in peace talks, says Zelenskiy’s adviser – as it happened

Chinese president is one of Putin’s closest allies and so ‘participation will be very important’, says adviser Igor Zhovkva

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2024

Top GOP lawmaker says stop-gap bill will be needed to avert government shutdown

Mr Thune said no ‘political or policy gain’ has ever resulted from a government shutdown

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024

Border crisis escalates as record numbers cross illegally, endangering national security

Step into the world of border negotiations and funding battles with Senator John Thune as he discusses the urgency of securing our southern border. A braze...

Short-term stopgap bill appears likely as funding talks drag - Roll Call

Lawmakers acknowledge necessity of a short-term spending bill to allow appropriators time to work through final fiscal 2024 appropriations.

Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024

I was betrayed by the GOP after Jan. 6

3 years later, Jan. 6 lies aid and abet Donald Trump

Salon · Jan 6, 2024

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Roll Call · Dec 19, 2023

Senate passes FAA extension until March - Roll Call

The Senate OK'd an extension of FAA funding authority through March after Sen. Michael Bennet lifted his hold on the bill.

Roll Call · Dec 18, 2023

Border, supplemental aid deal looks likely to slip to January - Roll Call

Senators returned to town Monday with little hope of passing a war funding and border package before they adjourn for the Christmas recess.

Roll Call · Dec 14, 2023

Senate will be in next week as border talks pick up steam - Roll Call

The Senate planned to delay its holiday recess as lawmakers signaled they could be close to a border security deal.

Roll Call · Dec 13, 2023

Senators look ready to leave town as border talks inch along - Roll Call

The Senate appeared Wednesday to be on the verge of going home for the holidays without passing an emergency war funding package.

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Salon · Dec 9, 2023

Fast-food work's modern stigma

After assaulting a Chipotle employee, an Ohio woman was sentenced to work in fast-food for 60 days

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023

‘Near misses’ add urgency to FAA reauthorization efforts - Roll Call

A report questioning the safety of the air traffic control system is creating urgency for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2023

House passes two-tiered stopgap bill to avert shutdown - Roll Call

The House easily passed Speaker Mike Johnson’s stopgap spending measure that would continue to fund the government into the new year.

The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023

US senators to reportedly visit Middle East to show support for Israel

Lindsey Graham, who said he wants to see Gaza ‘levelled’, among bipartisan group expected to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023

Combo appropriations package hits the skids in Senate - Roll Call

Senators have reservations about trying to tack two more spending bills onto the House-passed Military Construction-VA bill.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up twice at news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down?

Should the Kentucky senator decide to step down as Senate minority leader, his most likely successor would be one of the ‘three Johns’

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