Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

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

Salon

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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.

Roll Call

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

The Independent UK

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."

Reason

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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

Daniel Cameron Criticizes Mcconnell, Embraces Trump In Senate Race

Republican Senate candidate Daniel Cameron challenges mentor Mitch McConnell, aligns with Trump's agenda in Kentucky GOP race.

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

Salon

McConnell wrote blueprint on obstruction

McConnell reshaped the Senate forever, taking the wind out of two Presidents' sails with a playbook for obstruction

Latin Times

Conservatives Celebrate End to Mitch McConnell's Decades-Long Senate Run: 'It's Time for New Blood'

Mitch McConnell's decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sparks celebration among conservatives eager for new leadership.

Latin Times

The Republicans Who Are Best Suited to Take Over Mitch McConnell's Senate Seat Next Year

McConnell announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, leaving room for GOP figures to launch campaigns to replace him.

Roll Call

Mitch McConnell's legacy in Senate sits in the nation's courts - Roll Call

Mitch McConnell will end his Senate career with his most indelible mark on the federal courts and the judicial confirmation process.

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.