The Latest Breaking News from Mitch McConnell

Sen. James Lankford prolonged the Senate adjourning for snacks while Sen. Richard J. Durbin rattled off the weirdest possible vape flavors. Rep. Jim McGovern threatened to lower the temperature in the House Rules Committee if members didn’t speed up comments. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden outed Sen. Mitch McConnell, saying that…

Remarks come amid disagreement on pardons for accused Capitol rioters

Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement offers Republicans a real opportunity. No, not the opportunity to install yet another hard-right conservative on the bench. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell already can claim victory for the kinds of obstructionist and unfair manipulation that yielded the court’s…

Better late than never came the news on Wednesday that Justice Stephen G. Breyer will retire after the Supreme Court's term ends in June, and before the midterm election that could restore Mitch McConnell and his fellow Republicans to power in the Senate. Better for President Joe Biden and Democrats,…

WASHINGTON — Key conservatives are panning Mitch McConnell’s decision against offering an alternative agenda to voters if Republicans reclaim control of the U.S. Senate later this year.

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warned President Biden on Thursday against selecting a new Supreme Court justice nominee based on the demands of the progressive left.

President will nominate Stephen Breyer’s replacement by end of February

Breyer's replacement won't shift the balance of power. But how this goes may tell us whether America can be saved

Republicans running in high-profile primary races aren't racing to defend Ukraine against a possible Russian invasion.