January 5, 2025 Click here to watch Face the Nation and here to watch Meet the Press. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Margaret Brennan on CBS’ Face the Nation and Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press. On confirming President Trump’s nominees: “We’re gonna do... Continue Reading
“It is a dangerous world… and it’s become increasingly dangerous as a result of failed policies of the Biden-Harris administration and a lack of strength projected on the global stage.” January 3, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Scott Bessent: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent. Over four years, the Biden Administration’s runaway spending handed working... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Lee Zeldin: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin. The EPA is in serious need of smart,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with John Ratcliffe: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe. In the face... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) contributed the following article to Foreign Affairs. Read the full text here: “When he begins his second term as president, Donald Trump will inherit a world far more hostile to U.S. interests than the one he left behind four years... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Pam Bondi: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Attorney General, Pam Bondi. The American people deserve federal law enforcement authorities worthy of immense public... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding his new roles in the 119th Congress: “America’s national security interests face the gravest array of threats since the Second World War. At this critical moment, a new Senate Republican majority has a responsibility... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on his meeting with Representative Elise Stefanik: “I was glad to meet today with President-elect Trump’s nominee to serve as Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Representative Elise Stefanik. The world’s largest... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today on the passing of Ted Olson: “Elaine and I were saddened to hear of the passing of our good friend, Ted Olson. “Even in a town full of lawyers, Ted’s career as a litigator was... Continue Reading