LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding House passage of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund bill: “The first responders who rushed into danger on September 11th, 2001 are the very definition of American heroes and patriots. The Senate has never forgotten the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after today’s meeting with the president’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper: “Today I met with Acting Secretary Esper to discuss the critical challenges facing America’s armed forces, Kentucky’s contributions to our national defense, and his... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that Andrew Ferguson, currently the Chief Counsel for Nominations and the Constitution for the Senate Judiciary Committee, will join his leadership office as Chief Counsel. “I am thrilled that someone as talented and well-respected as Andrew will be joining... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the president’s intent to nominate Mark Esper for Secretary of the Department of Defense: “I am pleased that President Trump has announced his intent to nominate Secretary of the Army Mark Esper to serve as... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after a phone call this evening with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “I was glad to speak with Prime Minister Trudeau today. We discussed several important matters that the United States and Canada are tackling together as... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” to discuss the crisis at the border, stopping socialism, and Iran. See below for highlights or click here to watch to the full interview. On addressing the humanitarian crisis at our southern border: “It’s... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News Channel’s ‘The Ingraham Angle’ to discuss stopping socialism and reshaping the federal judiciary. See below for highlights or click here to watch to the full interview. On stopping the Democrats’ socialist agenda: “For the first... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘The Hugh Hewitt Show’ with Hugh Hewitt this morning to discuss judicial appointments, President Trump’s deal with Mexico to secure our southern border, and the Democrats’ socialist agenda. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sat down with Fox News Radio’s Guy Benson during the inaugural week of “The Guy Benson Show” to discuss reshaping the federal judiciary, fighting socialism on the left, and other upcoming items on the Senate agenda. See below for highlights or... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the passing of friend and colleague, Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS): “I am sorry to learn that our friend and former colleague Sen. Thad Cochran passed away early this morning. “Thad served with many Senate colleagues... Continue Reading