The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

Why Cornyn is still at risk of losing in Texas - Roll Call

Texas Sen. John Cornyn remains extremely vulnerable, even while closing the polling gap with Republican primary challenger Ken Paxton.

Roll Call · Oct 20, 2025

‘He got yanked down by the depths of hell’: 83-year-old MAGA senator Mitch McConnell fell down again, ironically when asked about ICE

The Republican U.S. senator from Kentucky, Mitchell McConnell, has fallen in public a third time this year after two similar incidents in February. Yet, the 83-year-old is adamant to finish his senate term till 2027 and refuses to retire.

The Mary Sue · Oct 17, 2025

Mitch McConnell's Fall and 'Freezing' Moments Spark Debate: Was It Staged — and Why the Senator Is Now Being Mocked Online

Mitch McConnell's recent fall reignited debate over his health and fitness for office, as viral footage fuelled unproven claims that it was staged for attention.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025

Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath launches second bid for Senate - Roll Call

Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath is running for Senate in Kentucky, five years after losing an election to unseat Mitch McConnell.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Federal government shutdown sidelines football, other activities at schools for military families

Football teams at Fort Campbell and Fort Knox high schools are being sidelined by the federal government shutdown

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

These five Senate Democrats could be the key for Republicans to break Schumer ... and the shutdown standoff

NEWS ANALYSIS: From paying troops to protecting federal jobs in their home state, these Democrats have plenty of reasons to cross the aisle on a continuing resolutiuon, Eric Garcia reports

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Schumer warned a shutdown would hand Project 2025’s architect ‘freedom’ to slash the government. So why did he do just that?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Nearly everything Schumer warned about in March has come to fruition, Eric Garcia writes. So what changed?

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Ex-CIA officer stripped of clearance ‘determined to run’ for Mitch McConnell’s seat

Joel Willett, a Democratic candidate, says he has ‘seen firsthand’ how Trump administration is weaponizing the government

The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025

Senate tables Schumer's motion for a vote on Epstein files - Roll Call

Democrats have looked to force votes relating to the Epstein files to focus public attention on President Donald Trump's connection with him.

Roll Call · Sep 10, 2025

Trump Warns Of $15 Trillion Investment Cancellation, Mcconnell Compares Tariff Era To 1930s And More: This Week In Politics

It’s been a whirlwind of a week in the world of politics and finance. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend.

Benzinga · Sep 7, 2025