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Mitch McConnell Cautions Trump of Previous 'America First' Policy That 'Did Not Work For Us' in Objection to Tariffs: 'Try Something Different'

Sen. Mitch McConnell listed reasons why Donald Trump's plan to implement tariffs, comparing the administration's economic goals to previous plans.

Latin Times

At the Races: The shifting Latino vote - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Senate launches and Latino voter shifts.

Roll Call

It’s a Long Way to the Top (if You Wanna Oust the Pols)

The Texas GOP’s dominance of the 21st Century has been marked by entrenchment in the highest offices. Is that changing?

Texas Observer

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Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr enters race to succeed Mitch McConnell - Roll Call

Kentucky Republican Rep. Andy Barr on Tuesday jumped into the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.

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It’s time for age limits for members of Congress - Roll Call

Age limits on members of Congress could attract support from both Republicans and Democrats, Nathan L. Gonzales writes.

Roll Call

Ken Paxton launches primary challenge to John Cornyn in Texas - Roll Call

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s decision to challenge Sen. John Cornyn sets up what’s likely to be a bitter and expensive Republican primary – and a battle for President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Roll Call

GOP panic grows amid Trump tariff spin

Some Republicans are even pushing to wrest back tariff power from the president as stocks continue to crater

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Trump finally goes all in on tariffs. Free traders on the right and left are furious

ANALYSIS: The immediate anger and fallout from Trump’s tariff plan illustrates how a poor U.S. economy could politically isolate the president, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

More Republicans Challenge Trump On Tariffs As Senator Introduces Bill Requiring Congress To Approve Them

Republican Senator Chuck Grassley co-sponsored a legislation to have Congress ratify tariffs for them to continue being in effect

Latin Times

GOP Lawmakers Berated By Trump Defy Him Anyways and Vote With Democrats to Cancel Canada Tariffs

Four GOP lawmakers defied President Donald Trump and voted with Democratic legislators to repeal the tariffs levied against Canada by the 47th president.

Latin Times

Four Republican and all Democratic senators vote to oppose Trump’s Canada tariffs

Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and Susan Collins joined every Democrat to oppose Trump’s tariff war

The Independent UK

The Senate Just Passed Rand Paul's Bill To Block Trump's Tariffs on Canada

The bill faces an uncertain future, but it is a faint glimmer of hope for those hoping to limit executive power over trade.

Reason

Four Republicans help Democrats pass measure to end Canadian tariffs - Roll Call

Four Senate Republicans join Democrats to pass a resolution that would end President Trump's national emergency on the northern border.

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Trump attacks four ‘disloyal’ Republicans for pushing back on Canada tariffs in late-night screed

Senators McConnell, Murkowski, Paul and Collins have indicated they will vote to terminate Trump’s national emergency

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The Best Defense of Justice Amy Coney Barrett: No One Else Could Have Been Confirmed To Replace RBG Before The Election

"Republicans couldn’t have filled the seat without Justice Barrett. Mitch McConnell knew this, and for that reason insisted that she needed to be the nominee."

The Independent UK

Trump's tariff wars forge rare bipartisan alliance in Kentucky as bourbon makers fear escalation

President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs has forged a rare bipartisan alliance among Kentucky’s top leaders — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul

Roll Call

At the Races: Great egg-spectations - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including gubernatorial bids and health care politics.

Top News

Kentucky Republicans Vie For Mcconnell's Senate Seat In 2026

Explore the competitive race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky with notable candidates from both parties.

Roll Call

Photos of the week ending February 21, 2025 - Roll Call

The Senate held a "vote-a-rama" on a budget resolution and Mitch McConnell announced his retirement. Here are the photos of the week.

The Guardian - US

US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case

From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance

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