Mitch McConnell

GOP Senators Seek To Cut Emergency Unemployment Benefits By $200-400 Per Week

GOP senators are looking to cut emergency unemployment benefits by between $200 and $400 per week. Republicans have voiced concern…

4 years ago

Rightwing Pundit Ann Coulter Calls For Mitch McConnell To Be Ousted: ‘Never Give Him Another Dime’

Notorious rightwing commentator and author Ann Coulter, who previously called President Donald Trump a "blithering idiot" two months ago, is…

4 years ago

When Will Second Stimulus Checks Arrive? Sen. Mitch McConnell Wants Exclude 20 Million Americans This Time

The CARES Act, the economic stimulus bill passed in response to the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, provided $2 trillion…

4 years ago

Democrats Grow Frustrated At GOP Members Not Complying With Face Mask Rules During Meetings

House Democrats urged the enforcement of face-covering rules on Capitol Hill after a number of GOP lawmakers continue to ignore…

4 years ago

House Democrats Approve $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan, But Trump & McConnell Opposes Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.5 trillion plan proposed by Democrats to rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure last…

4 years ago

Mitch McConnell Plans To Remain GOP Leader, Regardless Of Election Results

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) plans to continue leading the GOP even if Democrats secure the majority of seats…

4 years ago

Mitch McConnell Admits He Made A Mistake In Claiming Obama Left No Guide For Handling A Pandemic

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) admitted Thursday that his statements about the Obama administration failing to leave a plan…

5 years ago

House Passes $3 Trillion Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

Another sweeping $3 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill was passed 208-199 by the House on Friday. The legislation includes nearly…

5 years ago

Sen. Richard Burr Steps Down As Intelligence Committee Chairman After FBI Raid

Sen. Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) is temporarily stepping down from his role as Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman, pending an investigation…

5 years ago

McConnell Says Obama ‘Should’ve Kept His Mouth Shut’ In Criticizing Trump’s COVID-19 Response

During an online Trump campaign event moderated by Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) said that…

5 years ago

Mitch McConnell Gets Bipartisan Criticized For Suggesting States Could File For Bankruptcy

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is facing bipartisan criticism for suggesting states should be able to file for bankruptcy due…

5 years ago

Pelosi Moves Forward With House Proposal As Senate Stalls In Passing Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announces the House will move forward with a coronavirus emergency package after the Senate…

5 years ago

Sen. Rand Paul Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Went To Senate Gym & GOP Meeting After Being Tested

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he announced Sunday. He has been asymptomatic and tested “due…

5 years ago

Coronavirus Stimulus Plan Fails In Senate For 2nd Time As Democrats Block Trillion-Dollar ‘Mnuchin Slush Fund’

A plan meant to stimulate the economy as it suffers in response to the coronavirus pandemic failed in the U.S.…

5 years ago

Senate Vote On Coronavirus Relief Bill Delayed Due To Sen. Rand Paul’s Afghanistan Amendment

Senate passed a coronavirus aid bill on Wednesday after the vote was delayed by Sen. Rand Paul, who introduced an…

5 years ago

Over 200 Bipartisan Bills Passed By U.S. House Have Not Been Voted In Mitch McConnell’s Senate

Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) blamed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) for blocking over 200 bipartisan bills "that would help…

5 years ago

Senate Acquits Trump Of 2 Impeachment Charges, Romney Votes ‘Guilty’ On One Count

The U.S. Senate voted on the House of Representatives’ articles of impeachment Wednesday afternoon to decide whether or not President…

5 years ago

Sen. Joe Manchin Calls For Senate To Censure Trump Rather Than Remove Him

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) has floated the idea of censuring President Donald Trump for his behavior laid out in the two articles…

5 years ago

Chief Justice John Roberts Blocks Rand Paul’s 2 Attempts To Reveal Whistleblower’s Name

Chief Justice John Roberts refused to disclose the alleged whistleblower’s name at the Senate impeachment trial on Thursday.   Prior to…

5 years ago

GOP Senators Say They Have Enough Votes To Block Witnesses In Trump Impeachment Trial

After the Q&A phase of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial wrapped up Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) revealed that he has…

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