Mitch McConnell Archives

Congress

How Dems Should Respond to Mitch McConnell’s SCOTUS Hypocrisy

MurphTheSurf3 - September 19, 2020 33

Congress

Mitch McConnell’s Senate: Our National Disgrace

Steppenwolf - January 22, 2020 0

Congress

Mitch McConnell, The Gravedigger Of American Democracy

Steppenwolf - January 20, 2020 5

Congress

A ‘Sham Trial’ Will Not Exonerate Trump

Ray Cunneff - January 15, 2020 11

Congress

Pelosi Should Add to Impeachment Articles if McConnell Won’t Allow Fair...

AdLib - December 20, 2019 9

Congress

McConnell Defies The Constitution: Says He Isn’t An “Unbiased Juror.”

Steppenwolf - December 19, 2019 0

Congress

Trump is Mitch McConnell’s Grendel

twilson117 - November 8, 2019 1

2020 Elections

What Moscow Mitch Wants… Chaos!

Steppenwolf - August 5, 2019 1

2018 Elections

A Thanksgiving Tradition – 2018

AdLib - November 22, 2018 7

Activism

How Republicans Lost Their Own Rigged Game

AdLib - July 28, 2017 18

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Democrats Call for Hegseth and Waltz to Resign

Some Republican lawmakers have called for an investigation, but most have shied away from criticizing the Trump administration. [...]

Signal Chat Disclosure Poses Early Test for F.B.I. and Justice Dept.

Whether the agencies open an investigation will bring into sharp relief the intended approach of their leaders, Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, who promised to administer impartial justice. [...]

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting New Law Firm, Jenner & Block

An executive order underscored the extent to which the president, who faced four indictments after he left office, aims to exact a price from anyone associated with past investigations of him. [...]

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Administration officials cited cracking down on immigrants illegally on voter rolls as one of the executive order’s main goals, amplifying Mr. Trump’s grievances about electoral integrity. [...]

Declaring Their Party ‘Spineless,’ Democrats Try an Economic Populist Pitch

A group of House Democrats referred to as the New Economic Patriots introduced themselves on Capitol Hill promising to lead their party out of its funk. It wasn’t clear how they planned to do so. [...]

Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence

The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021. [...]

Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first. [...]

What to Know About the Only US Military Base in Greenland

Since World War II, American forces have been stationed on the island. Today, from a remote outpost, they watch the skies. [...]

A Journey on South Africa’s Blue Train

On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns. [...]

In Aurora, Colo., a Split Over the Biggest Threat to the City: Migrants or Trump?

President Trump has made Colorado’s third-largest city synonymous with the supposed scourge of Venezuelan gangs, but some wonder if his immigration raids are damaging the city more than the migrants ever did. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia. [...]

The long, slow road to a ceasefire, with no guarantee of success

The agreement comes after days of talks with the US in Saudi Arabia. [...]

JD Vance will join wife on Greenland trip amid backlash

Greenland's leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump's threats to annex the island. [...]

Hundreds join Gaza's largest anti-Hamas protest since war began

Masked Hamas militants dispersed protesters who gathered in northern Gaza to rally against the group. [...]

'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner

The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground". [...]

Sudan army accused of killing hundreds in airstrike on Darfur market