The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

Jon Stewart celebrates after Senate passes bill to assist veterans exposed to toxins

Bill passed after weeks of criticism from veterans’ groups and advocates including the former Daily Show host

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2022

Seven days in July: A sudden shift?

A month ago, GOP victory looked like a sure thing. Then came Dobbs, the final Jan. 6 hearing and Joe Manchin's deal

Salon · Aug 3, 2022

Senate set to vote to ratify adding Sweden, Finland to NATO

The Senate is set to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden with a show of U.S. support in response to Russia’s war with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Editorial: Biden, Democrats are tempting fate by dragging their feet on judicial vacancies

Even as Democrats reel from draconian impact of Republicans’ success at stacking the U.S. Supreme Court, the Biden administration is in danger of leaving scores of lower-court federal judgeships vacant by the end of this year — at which point, a Republican Senate might be in place to continue pushing…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 1, 2022

Trump not on Fox News for 113 days

Trump's election fraud claims have damaged his relationship with the Murdoch family

Salon · Jul 30, 2022

Missouri GOP contenders distance themselves from McConnell

As the U.S. Senate primary campaign nears its end in Missouri, all three of the leading Republican candidates are making it clear that if elected, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell won't have their support

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Photos of the week ending July 29, 2022 - Roll Call

Photos of the week include statue and portrait unveilings, a baseball game, and a rush to finish work before the August recess.

Roll Call · Jul 29, 2022

The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course

Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.

WEKU · Jul 29, 2022

Manchin "publicly played" McConnell

Manchin waited until McConnell got Republicans to pass China bill before surprise reversal on reconciliation deal

Salon · Jul 28, 2022

Manchin reaches health, energy, tax deal with Senate Majority Leader Schumer

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin III and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Wednesday they had cut a surprise agreement on an expansive plan to reduce healthcare and energy costs, cut down on carbon emissions, fight inflation and allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 28, 2022