Mitch McConnell

The first two months of the Trump Administration have seen back-and-forths within the Executive Branch on the timing and magnitude of the United States’s tariffs on its neighbors Mexico and Canada. The administration appears set to roll back some of the tariffs placed on Tuesday. What...

The week was a whirlwind of economic and political events that kept the markets on their toes. From tariff concerns voiced by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s firm stance on inflation, the week was filled with significant developments. Let...

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.  The Details: The Senate voted 52 to 48 to confirm Kennedy as health secretary, with Sen. Mitch McConnell as the only Republican who...

Billionaire Elon Musk targeted members of Congress who enjoy rising wealth amounts while in office, which comes as retail traders place larger emphasis on politicians’ stock and options trading activity. What Happened: Members of Congress can buy and sell stocks, options and cryptocurrency as...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump‘s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, is facing scrutiny over his decision to retain financial interests in ongoing litigation against Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) concerning its Gardasil vaccine, just ahead of his Senate...

The trading activity of Congress members is drawing increasing attention from retail traders and political analysts, with platforms like Benzinga's Government Trades page providing detailed analysis of their trades. A new report shows that several members of Congress beat the overall market by a...

On Wednesday, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, urging the rejection of TikTok’s request to delay a law that could ban the app in January. What Happened: McConnell dismissed TikTok’s First Amendment claims in his filing....

Billionaire Elon Musk may have been one of the central figures in the 2024 presidential election and Republican voters now view him more favorably than a year ago after Donald Trump won the election. What Happened: Musk endorsed Trump in the 2024 presidential election and campaigned for the...

Anthony Scaramucci, who fleetingly served as White House communications director under former President Donald Trump, took potshots at his former boss for what he alleged as bullying tactics A Move To Deter: “Donald Trump is a bad guy,” said Scaramucci in a long post on X, formerly...

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) joined a chorus of criticism against state-legal marijuana markets and the pending cannabis banking reform legislation. Their remarks are part of the ongoing debate surrounding marijuana policy, which will likely shift following Tuesday's...

In a recent development, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has lambasted President Joe Biden for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, suggesting it served as a “green light” for Russian President Vladimir Putin. What Happened: McConnell expressed his disapproval on Fox...

In recent developments, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has accused former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson and former President Donald Trump of delaying a crucial $60 billion aid package for Ukraine. What Happened: McConnell expressed his satisfaction on Tuesday over the imminent...

The U.S. House of Republicans saw Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy historically voted out, marking a first in Congress. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the congressman who replaced him, could face the same fate with threats from a leading Republican congresswoman. What Happened: Johnson became the 56th...

Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate Republican Leader, has called for legislation that would compel the parent company of TikTok, China’s ByteDance, to divest the popular short video app. What Happened: On Monday, McConnell urged for the divestment of TikTok’s parent company, citing...

The death of billionaire Angela Chao, a prominent figure in the shipping industry and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), has been officially ruled as a drunk driving accident. What Happened: Chao, who was at the helm of her family’s shipping business, the...