The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

Pelosi in the House: documentary captures speaker’s January 6 struggle

Film by her daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, captures how Nancy Pelosi fought to preserve democracy in the dramatic hours of the Capitol attack

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2022

Schumer reelected Senate leader after Dems expand majority

Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected for another term as Democratic leader in the Senate

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

MTG is taking Walker's loss personally

Greene complained that the Walker campaign rarely asked her to speak at events

Salon · Dec 8, 2022

Why Warnock's seat means so much to Senate Democrats

Warnock's win now gives Democrats firm control of the Senate and makes life easier for them in a number of ways --among them: a cushion in trying to pass bills and assured committee control.

WEKU · Dec 7, 2022

Officer's family snubs Mitch, McCarthy

"No one should shake hands with insurrectionist sympathizers," advocacy group says

Salon · Dec 7, 2022

Georgia’s runoff was a resounding rebuke of Trumpism. Will Republicans hear it?

Come January, Mitch McConnell and his Republican colleagues will face a 51-49 Senate Democratic majority – making Biden’s job a little easier

The Guardian - US · Dec 7, 2022

Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats scandal-prone Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, securing a 51st seat for Democrats in Congress’ upper chamber, giving the party greater power to push its agenda in the chamber.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

'The people have spoken': Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats scandal-prone Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, securing a 51st seat for Democrats in Congress’ upper chamber, giving the party greater power to push its agenda in a closely divided Washington.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

Senate Democrats: Reduce harm of drug laws to open cannabis banking

Negotiations over provisions that would allow cannabis companies to access banking services were among the sticking points holding up the release of the fiscal 2023 defense reauthorization bill text Tuesday, senators said.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

McConnell criticizes Trump's calls to terminate the Constitution

The Senate minority leader said Tuesday that anyone seeking the presidency, which includes Trump, "would have a very hard time being sworn in" if the Constitution was suspended.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2022