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
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement following President Trump’s announcement: “President Trump’s decision to announce emergency action is the predictable and understandable consequence of Democrats’ decision to put partisan obstruction ahead of the national interest. I urge my Democratic colleagues to quickly get serious,... 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Andrew Wheeler: “I am very pleased with the president’s nomination of Andrew Wheeler for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. Having served as both Deputy Administrator and... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement regarding the President’s plan to re-open the closed portions of the federal government, fund border security and address additional immigration measures: “I commend the President for his leadership in proposing this bold solution to reopen the government,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appears in today’s Washington Post on A17: “For the past two years, our united Republican government drained money and power from Washington and returned it to states, communities and families. From middle-class tax cuts to regulatory reform, we... Continue Reading