McConnell Issues Update on COVID-19 Relief and Senate Schedule

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

Editorial Boards Recognize Judge Barrett As ‘A Highly Capable, Fully Qualified Choice’

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

McConnell on ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’

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

Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Faith Are A Disgrace

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

Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt

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

McConnell on Fox News Channel’s ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’

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

McConnell Applauds President Trump’s Selection of “Exceptionally Impressive” Judge Amy Coney Barrett

LOUISVILLE, KY — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued this statement Saturday following President Trump’s announcement regarding the Supreme Court vacancy: “President Trump could not have made a better decision. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is an exceptionally impressive jurist and an exceedingly well-qualified nominee to the Supreme Court... Continue Reading

McConnell on ‘Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Channel’s ‘Fox News at Night with Shannon Bream’ yesterday to discuss the Supreme Court vacancy. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On the Historical Precedent for Filling A... Continue Reading

McConnell Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Senate and the nation mourn the sudden passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the conclusion of her extraordinary American life. Justice Ginsburg overcame one... Continue Reading

McConnell on The Guy Benson Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Guy Benson this afternoon to discuss a variety of topics. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview. On Speaker Pelosi Holding Up Relief for Americans: “It’s not difficult to figure out who’s responsible for... Continue Reading