US Senate top Republican McConnell criticizes anti ‘judge shopping’ policy

By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday criticized adoption of a federal policy designed to curb the practice of “judge shopping” used by conservative litigants to steer cases challenging President Joe Biden’s agenda to judges perceived as sympathetic. McConnell in remarks delivered on the Senate floor urged the U.S. … Read more

McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for ‘disgraceful’ Jan. 6, 2021, attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the then-president for “disgraceful” acts in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack but now supports his bid to return to the White House. McConnell, who was the last top GOP leader … Read more

Jimmy Fallon Says Mitch McConnell Stepping Down ‘Can Only Mean 1 Thing’

Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday weighed in on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s decision to give up his leadership post in November. “After nearly two decades as the Republican Leader of the Senate, McConnell is stepping down,” the “Tonight Show” host said. “McConnell just turned 82, so that can only mean one thing. He’s running for … Read more

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the … Read more

McConnell announces Senate Republicans won’t let bipartisan spending bill advance

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Senate Republicans will vote against advancing the chamber’s bipartisan stopgap spending bill as members see an emerging bill coming from the House as the main way to avoid a government shutdown. McConnell told reporters that the House bill, which is a 45-day continuing resolution that includes disaster aid … Read more

McConnell jokes to Biden he acquired ‘sandbagged’ after freeze episode

Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joked Wednesday night that he acquired “sandbagged” when he froze for an prolonged time frame whereas delivering remarks to open a press convention earlier within the day. McConnell advised reporters that President Biden known as to examine in on him after the episode. “The president known as to examine on me. … Read more

Sen. McConnell Freezes Throughout Press Convention

Senate Republican chief Mitch McConnell on Wednesday abruptly stopped talking and froze in place for about 20 seconds throughout a information convention within the Capitol. A couple of minutes later, the 81-year outdated lawmaker got here again to the cameras and informed reporters that he was “high-quality” and in a position to do his job. … Read more