Mitch mcconnell

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell canceled the Senate's traditional August recess, citing Democrats' "historic obstruction" to pass legislation. "Due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president’s nominees, and the goal of passing appropriations bills prior to the end of the fiscal year, the August recess has been canceled," McConnell said in a Tuesday statement. "Senators should expect to remain in session in August to pass legislation, including appropriations bills, and to make additional progress on the president’s nominees." This is a developing story. Check back for updates. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell cancels Senate’s traditional August recess

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday warned President Donald Trump to not get "snookered" by North Korea, while slamming the administration's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the European Union. "If you’re a great deal maker, be interested in the details," the Kentucky Republican told the Greater Louisville Inc. Congressional Summit in his home state, Politico reports. McConnell's comments came before Trump announced that the June 12 summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was back on for Singapore. In the days leading up to the meeting, the six-term senator said that Pyongyang would very likely pursue "every effort they can to get sanctions and other relief, and give up as little as possible. "It’s going to be quite a challenge." To have the edge over Kim, McConnell said that "you have to not want the deal too much. "If you fall in love with the deal, and it's too important for you to get it, and the details become less significant, you could get … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell Warns Trump: Don’t Get ‘Snookered’ by NKorea

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will become the longest-serving Senate leader in the Republican Party's history next month. McConnell, 76, took the leadership role 11 years ago, and will surpass former GOP Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole on June 12. He plans on running for reelection in 2020, and will likely face no opposition in a bid to continue as GOP leader. "I'm proud of the fact that I've enjoyed the confidence of my members," McConnell told Politico in an interview released Thursday. "And I'm proud of the fact that I've been reelected without opposition." "He's in a job he's made for and meant for," said Janet Mullins Grissom, McConnell's campaign manager in his first run for Senate and his first chief of staff. "He has every intention of running again and remaining leader just as long as his colleagues will elect him." "There's a reason Mitch is the longest-serving Republican leader: He understands and well-represents his caucus," said McConnell's Democratic … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell to Become GOP’s Longest-Serving Senate Leader