In today’s edition, we break down the quickly developing race to replace Mitch McConnell, who announced his plans to retire after a decadeslong Senate career. Plus, Jonathan Allen examines who could ...

Senator Mitch McConnell, the lone Republican dissenter, voted against Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary citing Kennedy's controversial vaccine views. "Mr Kennedy failed to ...

Senator Mitch McConnell voted against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services. McConnell cited Kennedy's stance on vaccines as a primary concern. This vote ...

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In his many years leading Senate Republicans, Mitch McConnell pushed the judiciary rightward and turned the chamber into a legislative graveyard for Democrats, earning a reputation for cutthroat ...

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against the new Director of National ...

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday voted against confirming former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) to serve as the nation’s top intelligence official, sending a ...

Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to vote against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as director of national intelligence, citing her stance on Edward Snowden.

Three months ago, Mitch McConnell ran the Senate GOP. Now he’s going it alone as he wages battles against some of President Donald Trump’s highest-profile nominees. The Kentucky Republican ...