At the Races: A John trifecta - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024
Good riddance to Mitch McConnell The guy who made Donald Trump possible falls to Donald Trump Salon · Feb 29, 2024
Republican Senators Jockeying For Next Senate Party Leader Republican senators vie for leadership post-McConnell. Debate over successor qualities. Notable figures and potential candidates emerge. Government shutdow... Top News · Feb 29, 2024
SCOTUS takes on Trump immunity case; Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000 The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the Trump immunity case in April. More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October. WEKU · Feb 29, 2024
First Thing: Anti-abortion mega-donors pour money into Alabama supreme court race Organization affiliated with Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein spends more than half a million dollars on candidate who believes life begins at fertilization. Plus, Michigan anti-war campaign hails huge vote tally The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024
Mitch Mcconnell To Step Down As Senate Republican Leader Congressman Waltz reacts to McConnell's resignation, highlighting judicial legacy and potential successor. Senator Tom Cotton considered for leadership role. Top News · Feb 29, 2024
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
Will Cornyn Take McConnell’s Place atop Senate GOP? Texas’ senior senator re-embraces Trump as he vies to become the chamber’s top Republican. That won’t come easy. Texas Observer · Feb 28, 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. Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Mitch McConnell is finally done Legendary power broker and longest-serving party leader in Senate history will leave his post after nearly 30 years Salon · Feb 28, 2024
Morning Mail: politician ‘sold out’ to foreign spy ring, Matildas book Paris trip, Lidia Thorpe criticised Asio chief says threat of foreign interference ‘deeper than you might think’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
Mitch McConnell to step down as head of Republicans in US Senate The 82-year-old Kentucky lawmaker has been in the position for 17 years, the longest-serving Senate leader in history. Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2024
“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
Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Republican Leader In US Senate Mitch McConnell, the veteran and powerful US political tactician who has advanced conservative causes for years and been a strong defender of aid to Ukraine, announced abruptly Wednesday that he would leave his post as leader of the Republicans in the Senate later this year. International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024 Mitch McConnell’s time in the Senate will be remembered as sad and cynical He was once a moderate. As his party moved right, so did he – presiding over an ever-more partisan, acrimonious Senate
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024 Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in US Senate Kentucky senator, 82 and the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step aside as minority leader at end of this year
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Senator Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement As Republican Senate Leader Senator Mitch McConnell announces retirement as Republican leader after 40 years in the Senate, marking a new era in Senate leadership.
WEKU · Feb 28, 2024 Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate minority leader in November McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: "That day arrived today."
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Mitch Mcconnell To Step Down As Senate Minority Leader Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in U.S. Senate history, is expected to announce his resignation, marking a significant m...
The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024 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
Salon · Feb 28, 2024 It's time for Mike Johnson to step up Does the Republican House speaker have the guts to sacrifice his ambition to stave off a government shutdown?
Roll Call · Feb 28, 2024 McConnell to step down from Senate leadership - Roll Call Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, said he will leave GOP leadership in the new year.
The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024 Biden urges Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel President Biden urges Congress leaders to act quickly to avoid government shutdown, pass aid for Ukraine and Israel.
The Guardian - US · Feb 27, 2024 Biden and Harris meet congressional leaders to try to avert government shutdown Chuck Schumer says ‘we’re hopeful we can get this done quickly’ after meeting in Oval Office before 1 March deadline
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 House Republicans' Budget Battle Threatens Economic Stability House Republicans' refusal to compromise on the budget threatens economic stability and sparks concerns over the nation's financial health.