WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Fox News Channel’s Special Report with Bret Baier this evening to discuss the Senate Republican agenda, including the GOP’s fight against the Democrats’ socialist agenda. See below for highlights or click HERE to watch the full interview. ON “MEDICARE FOR... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: “I want to thank Secretary Nielsen for her two-plus years of tireless service to the administration and to the American people. “From natural disasters to cybersecurity threats, the Department of... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague Senator Fritz Hollings. “Fritz was a fixture in the Senate for nearly four decades.... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) can be found on Politico.com: “It took six months of partisan delays — and several railroad accidents — before Democrats let the Senate confirm a federal railroad administrator, even though none of them actually voted against the nominee... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with the president’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of the Interior, David Bernhardt: “I am pleased with the president’s decision to nominate David Bernhardt for Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. He is... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding today’s letter from Attorney General Barr to Congress on Special Counsel Mueller’s report: “I thank the Attorney General for promptly advising the Congress of the Special Counsel’s principal conclusions in this matter, consistent with his Friday letter to... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding today’s announcement from Attorney General Barr on Special Counsel Mueller’s report: “I welcome the announcement that the Special Counsel has finally completed his investigation into Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 elections. Many Republicans have long believed that... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement regarding the terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand “I join all Americans in sending our deepest sympathies to the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, as they mourn the victims of yesterday’s horrific acts of terror. “There is no... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today announced senior staff changes in the Majority Leader office. Longtime McConnell advisor and current Policy Director Scott Raab will now serve as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. Stefanie Muchow, a senior member of the leadership staff team will be the Deputy... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement following President Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Kentuckian Kelly Knight Craft to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations: “The President made an exceptional choice for this critical post. Kelly Craft is a strong advocate for... Continue Reading