The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

New Jan. 6 footage shows Pence, Senate leaders working to quell violence

"We're not going to let these people keep us from finishing our business," McConnell said.

Axios · Jul 22, 2022

How the Senate's CHIPS-plus bill ballooned by billions

An inside look at how senators managed to boost the bill from $52 billion to nearly $250 billion.

Axios · Jul 21, 2022

Pressure on Senate GOP after same-sex marriage passes House

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a new push to protect same-sex marriage in federal law

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Republicans warm to $52B computer chip bill, adding momentum

Key Republicans are warming up to passing a bill that provides roughly $52 billion in incentives for the semiconductor industry

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Joe Biden scraps plan to nominate anti-abortion lawyer to Kentucky judgeship

Senator Rand Paul announced Friday he would not consent to Chad Meredith’s nomination, vetoing the president’s effort

The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2022

Plan dropped to nominate anti-abortion lawyer for judgeship

The White House has dropped plans to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

Specter of Trump haunts GOP's chances

This election may be turning into a choice election rather than a referendum election

Salon · Jul 15, 2022

GOP fears Senate debacle as flawed candidates stumble

"We just can't fumble the ball on the five-yard line."

Axios · Jul 15, 2022

Senate to push ahead on semiconductor manufacturing bill - Roll Call

A procedural vote to begin the floor process on a limited competition measure could happen as early as Tuesday.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2022

At the Races: Build back something? - 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 · Jul 14, 2022