McConnell Welcomes New Senators
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the newly-elected Senators and Republican Leadership who will serve for the 116th Congress: “We’re continuing to welcome our new Senators-elect, who are in town this week for orientation, meetings, and votes on party leadership. Yesterday evening, […]
McConnell Op-Ed: Will Democrats Choose to Continue Bipartisan Achievements in New Congress, or Put Politics First?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) can be found on FoxNews.com: “Last Tuesday I was proud to see that the American people voted keep Republicans in control of the U.S. Senate. But we also learned that, come January, the Republican Senate majority will be dealing with a House of […]
Bipartisan Bill to Provide Critical Funding for U.S. Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the U.S. Coast Guard funding reauthorization legislation before the Senate this week: “This is an exciting week for the Senate. For one thing, we’re beginning to welcome several new members to our ranks. They may not […]
Jennifer Hemingway to Serve as Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the appointment of Jennifer Hemingway as the Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms, effective December 3rd. She will replace Jim Morhard who was recently confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Deputy Administrator of NASA. “We are very glad to have someone with Jennifer’s expertise […]
McConnell Statement on the Resignation of Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions: “I thank Jeff Sessions for his dedicated service as Attorney General. Throughout his career, as a prosecutor, a Senator and as Attorney General, he remained steadfast in his commitment to the rule of law and his […]
Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Karem to Serve as National Security Advisor for Leader McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that Robert Story Karem will join his Leadership office as National Security Advisor. Robert currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. From June 2017 to November 2017, Karem served as acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Karem will advise […]
McConnell Statement on Today’s Attempted Acts of Terrorism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding today’s attempted acts of domestic terrorism: “I stand with all Americans in condemning today’s attempted acts of domestic terrorism. As we continue to learn more, Americans are united in gratitude for the first responders — the Secret Service, the Postal […]
McConnell Op-Ed: I’m Proud of Our Vote to Confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) wrote the following op-ed in today’s Washington Post regarding Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh: “Oct. 6, 2018, was a proud day for the U.S. Senate. We fulfilled one of our most critical constitutional duties and confirmed Brett M. Kavanaugh, a stunning legal mind and an exemplary federal […]
McConnell Statement on Don McGahn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding Don McGahn: “Don McGahn has served the president and the nation with great distinction as White House Counsel. “President Trump could not have asked for a more dedicated advisor, particularly concerning the successful confirmations of Justice Gorsuch, Justice Kavanaugh and so […]
McConnell Statement on the Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson: “I am so glad that Pastor Andrew Brunson is on his way home at long last. For two years, the bravery and the faith that he and his family have displayed have inspired all of us. […]