McConnell, Trump and Senate

Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell's life — his childhood polio battle
President Donald Trump seemed to question a well-documented part of Sen. Mitch McConnell's life — his childhood battle with polio — after the Kentucky Republican opposed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Senate Democrat: McConnell’s vote against Gabbard indicates ‘Trump cult’ can be ‘broken’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said during an interview that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) final vote against Tulsi Gabbard, the newly sworn-in director of national intelligence, indicates
Senator Mitch McConnell falls twice, leaves Capitol in wheelchair
A spokesperson for the former Senate leader said he was fine and the "lingering effects of polio" won't disrupt his work.
‘He’s lost his power’: Trump blasts ‘bitter’ McConnell, only GOP senator to vote against RFK Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed by the Senate as Health and Human Services secretary on Thursday, the latest nominee to overcome a savage media smear campaign […]
RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’
RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.
Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote
Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate leader, fell on Wednesday after a confirmation vote. The Republican senator appeared to be OK.
Sen. Mitch McConnell defies Trump on nominee votes
Trump calls him “bitter,” but Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who severely criticized Trump over the Jan. 6 riot, has voted against RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hegseth.
McConnell breaks from GOP ranks, opposes key Trump nominees
As most Republicans have fallen in line with Trump's agenda, one former ally is pushing back and testing his own power in Washington in the process.
'YOLO McConnell': Former Senate leader votes against key Trump nominees in rare opposition
As the longest-serving Senate leader in history, Republican Mitch McConnell had a reputation for keeping his rank-and-file ...
Businessman says he won’t wait for McConnell retirement if he decides to run for Senate seat
Kentucky businessman Nate Morris said Wednesday that he is not waiting for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to decide whether he ...
After Mitch McConnell’s fall, questions raised about how KY handles a US Senate vacancy
The process for filling a vacant US Senate seat in Kentucky has changed twice in the last four years. Here’s what to know ...
Sen. McConnell's health concerns raise questions over ability to serve
The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for ...
GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, though McConnell hasn't said he's retiring
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.
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Mitch McConnell using a wheelchair after falling down stairs at the Capitol
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is "fine," his office said Wednesday after he was seen using a wheelchair following a fall at the Capitol. “Senator McConnell is fine. The lingering effects of polio ...
McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
Two key Republican senators’ votes today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health and human services ...
Mitch McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees
This is McConnell unplugged, three weeks into the Trump administration, and his new role as no longer the Senate GOP leader ...