Mitch McConnell

Former President Donald Trump is the front-runner to win the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election. With Trump the likely winner of the party's nomination and one of the favorites to be elected president in the 2024 election, Republicans are beginning to position themselves for...

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to take action on the cannabis banking reform.  Tim Storey, chief executive officer of the NCSL sent a...

The clock is ticking as centrist Democrats and allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) scramble to strike a last-minute deal to avert a potential government shutdown, as per a report by Politico. What Happened: The hush-hush discussions, primarily involving the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus...

As the Sept. 30 deadline to keep the government functioning draws near, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has alerted the Republican party about the political hazards linked to government shutdowns. What Happened: McConnell, voicing his concerns at a press conference on...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) unsettling freezing episodes during public addresses have been linked to a concussion he had earlier in 2023, according to a statement by Capitol physician, Brian P. Monahan. What Happened: Monahan, has cleared McConnell to resume his duties...

In the hallowed halls of Congress, where decisions shaping the nation’s future are made, recent incidents have cast a spotlight on an unsettling question: Is the U.S. Congress getting too old to effectively govern?  The spotlight shines on figures like Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and...

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a leading member of Congress, has experienced another reported freeze while speaking to reporters, which could prompts calls for term limits. What Happened: While addressing the media in Covington, Kentucky, McConnell froze at the podium. The incident comes around a...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell voices reservations about the rising trend of impeachment inquiries, especially the looming one against President Joe Biden, Business Insider reports. As House Republicans gear up for a possible impeachment inquiry into President Biden, McConnell shared his...

The U.S. Senate, comprising 100 members who represent the 50 states, conducts elections every six years for each seat. Some of these seats, currently occupied by members of Congress, will be up for grabs in the 2024 election.   A new poll sheds light on the most admired and least favored...

In a recent interview on CBS‘s “Face the Nation“, former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley expressed her views on the need for fresh perspectives in political leadership, especially with regard to Sen. Mitch McConnell, CBS reports. Change in Leadership: Haley, who is running...

In a recent Senate Appropriations Subcommittee meeting, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), was caught in an awkward moment when she began reading from her prepared remarks instead of casting her vote. The incident occurred during a roll call for the defense appropriations bill, Fox News reports....

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has had two previously unreported falls this year, including one at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 14, Business Insider reports. What Happened: McConnell, 81, recently froze mid-sentence during a press conference. As questions about his...

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter and CEO of Tesla, called the sudden freezing of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell during a press conference “insane,” sparking a discussion on the need for term limits in Congress, Business Insider reports. What Happened: Musk replied to...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) humorously referred to his recent freeze during a press conference as being “sandbagged,” drawing a parallel to President Joe Biden‘s trip over a sandbag at the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement last month. The Hill reports. What...

Following Donald Trump's arraignment at the Miami federal court, his niece Mary Trump weighed in on the true test that lies ahead. What Happened: Mary Trump, a psychologist by profession, said the actual test in the days ahead is whether the Republican party cares enough about the rule of law,...