Mitch McConnell

Angela Chao, a prominent figure in the shipping industry and sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), passed away last month in a tragic car accident on a Texas ranch. The incident, which occurred on Feb. 11, reportedly resulted in her Tesla Model X submerging in a pond,...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) criticized Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the Senate Minority Leader, for endorsing former President Donald Trump, saying this move is a “sad, professional tragedy.” What Happened: On Friday, Pelosi, a Democrat from California, expressed her...

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) commended the retiring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) for her pivotal role in preserving the Senate’s filibuster rule. What Happened: Sinema on Tuesday announced that she will not seek reelection in the 2024 elections, a critical race for her...

Nikki Haley, a 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina governor, expressed support for Sen. Mitch McConnell‘s (R-Ky.) decision to step down, emphasizing the need for fresh leadership within the party and at the White House. What Happened: In a tweet on Thursday, Haley...

Mitch McConnell, the most tenured Senate leader in U.S. history, declared his intention Wednesday to relinquish his leadership role come November. McConnell, who celebrated his 82nd birthday last week, made this announcement from the Senate floor, reflecting on his journey from a newcomer in 1985...

In a recent interview, Donald Trump hinted at a potential re-election bid and expressed uncertainty about working with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky). What Happened: Trump, during a town hall on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” on Tuesday, questioned the possibility...

The U.S. Senate passed a $95-billion foreign policy package on Tuesday meant to subsidize Ukraine's efforts against Russia, as well as Israel's campaign against Hamas. The bill also includes $10 billion to be used in humanitarian aid for civilians in war zones, including Palestinians trapped in...

As the New Hampshire primary draws near, Senate Republicans are at a crucial juncture, deliberating over the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. This decision is pivotal as Trump's potential nomination gains momentum, and the window for impactful endorsements narrows. "As the...

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...

Republican leaders in the Senate and House are at odds over aid to Ukraine and Israel. The election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as House Speaker sparked a new internal dispute within the GOP. The choice of the Louisiana lawmaker as Speaker marked the end of five weeks of chaos and paralysis, as...

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...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission An 88% of U.S. adults say that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use by adults. Only 10% say marijuana use should not be legal. Despite this, legalization to bring it to a similar...

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...