WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the New York Times story on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s children: “The political left and the press should leave Judge Barrett’s children alone. The nominee introducing her family in a few sentences of prepared... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY– U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding COVID-19 relief: “Speaker Pelosi has wasted months playing political games with the health and financial security of American families. “Republicans have tried numerous times to secure bipartisan agreement where possible and get aid out the door... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: “The Judiciary Committee and the American people just heard from one of the most impressive... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Democrats’ continuing threats to pack the Supreme Court: “It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and other Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party’s threats to pack the Supreme Court.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the upcoming Senate schedule: “Secretary Mnuchin and Chief of Staff Meadows are right: There is no excuse for Democrats to keep blocking job-saving funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while other conversations continue. “The... Continue Reading
Newspaper Editorials Say Judge Amy Coney Barrett ‘Has Earned A Reputation For Intelligently Written And Well-Reasoned Opinions And Dissents That Are Guided By The Law,’ ‘Her Credentials Are Impeccable,’ She’s ‘A Strong Choice’ ‘With A Compelling Personal Story And An Impressive Understanding Of The Law’ THE WALL STREET JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD: “President... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’ yesterday to discuss the Supreme Court, hybrid hearings, and COVID-19. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Holding Hybrid Hearings in the Senate: “We’ve been up against COVID-19... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement Wednesday morning following continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s religious faith: The ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media on Judge Barrett’s faith are a disgrace. They demean the confirmation process, disrespect the Constitution, and insult... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt this morning to discuss Judge Barrett’s nomination and a variety of other topics. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the whole interview. On Reshaping the Federal Judiciary: “You and I both agree that... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Bret Baier on Fox News Channel’s ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’ tonight. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Democrats Blocking COVID-19 Relief Legislation: “I’ve been trying to get an outcome here for... Continue Reading