Recent Press

McConnell: We Will Not Fund UNRWA

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding FY 2025 appropriations for State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: “The legislation reported favorably by the Appropriations Committee today is the product of diligent efforts by Vice Chai… Continue Reading

Leader McConnell Meets With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

  Download the photo here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. Capitol: “Today, I was honored to meet with the democratically-elected leader of the state of I… Continue Reading

McConnell Statement On President Biden

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding President Joe Biden: “For four years, the American people have faced historic inflation at home, chaos at the border, and weak leadership on the world stage. Our nation is less prosperous and less … Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Israel Sends Message Of Resolve Against Terror, Hamasniks Respond With Violence And Lawlessness

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding Israel and anti-Semitism: “Yesterday, I was proud to attend a joint meeting of Congress and listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s message from Israel to America. He reminded us of our nations’ deep friendship, of the savagery of our shared enemies, of the sacrifices brave Israelis are making to combat them on behalf of the entire free world, and of the enduring importance of A… Continue Reading

McConnell Remarks On Retiring Senate Doorkeeper LaVerne Allen

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding LaVerne Allen: “This morning, as the Majority Leader just pointed out, marks an important day for a longtime member of the Senate family who will depart for greener pastures next month. “After 41 years of service, LaVerne Allen - a familiar and friendly face to so many of our colleagues, past and present - is retiring from the Senate doorkeepers.    “Laverne has seen the Se… Continue Reading

McConnell Remarks On Secret Service Oversight

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Secret Service: “Since the Senate last convened, our nation has seen two attempts to circumvent the American people’s right to choose their leaders. “The first, of course, was the first time in more than a century that a former President of the United States was shot in an attempted assassination. That happened to Theodore Roosevelt. “This murderous assault on our democ… Continue Reading

The Leader Board

Another Week Without Action On The NDAA In The Senate

The Harris Economy: ‘39% Of Americans Worry They Can’t Pay The Bills’

Congressional Democrats Turn Their Backs On Israel

Op-Eds

How the Senate's bold action to combat the coronavirus will help Kentuckians

Every Kentuckian is feeling the effects of the coronavirus. It's a national health and economic emergency that demands action. The Republican-led Senate answered with the biggest rescue package in history, and Kentucky will see at least $1.25 billion in relief. We've already received $39 million to address urgent housing and economic development priorities, and more funding will soon be on the way. Since the beginning of this crisis, we've been coordinating with President Trump and Vice Preside… Continue Reading

Democrats Shirking Duty to Fund National Defense

At the end of October, President Trump announced U.S. special operations forces eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the world's most wanted terrorist and the vile leader of ISIS. Whatever your politics, every American should express sincere gratitude to the intelligence professionals and servicemembers who carried out this brave defense of the American way of life. Kentuckians should be especially proud that one of our very own, Cadiz-native Lieutenant General Scott Howell, leads the forces who ex… Continue Reading

Withdrawing from Syria is a Grave Mistake

Withdrawing U.S. forces from Syria is a grave strategic mistake. It will leave the American people and homeland less safe, embolden our enemies, and weaken important alliances. Sadly, the recently announced pullout risks repeating the Obama administration's reckless withdrawal from Iraq, which facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in the first place. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I have worked with three presidential administrations to fight radical Islamist terrorism. I have distilled … Continue Reading