Mitch McConnell: Alabama's new senator won't be seated this year
December 12, 2017 ·
Roy Moore, News, Politics
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that no matter who wins Tuesday’s Senate election in Alabama, Republican Luther Strange will remain in the seat until the end of the session this year.
Senate approves new sanctions on Russia, Iran in overwhelming vote
June 15, 2017 ·
National Security, Russia, Politics
The Senate voted Thursday to impose new sanctions against Russia for its efforts to disrupt last year's presidential election through cyberattacks against the Democratic party and state election rolls.
Mitch McConnell: Trump tweet won't prompt filibuster change
May 2, 2017 ·
Filibuster, News, Politics
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday panned President Trump's Twitter suggestion to do away with the 60-vote filibuster rule in the Senate.
Earmarks could be on their way back in Congress
September 26, 2016 ·
Speaker of the House, Magazine, News
The earmark, banished by House Republicans in 2011, could be making a comeback.