WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding today’s Judiciary Committee hearing: “I sincerely thank both Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh for testifying before the Judiciary Committee today. Both these witnesses were done an immense disservice by my Democratic colleagues, who... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY– U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Florence: “Earlier today I spoke with U.S. Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Tim Scott (R-SC) regarding Hurricane Florence and its impact on North Carolina and South Carolina. They briefed... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the President Trump’s executive order to sanction countries that meddle in U.S. elections: “Russian malign behavior against the United States and other democracies will not cease until President Putin and his regime suffer unacceptable consequences for... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s announcement that he will appoint former United States Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) to serve the term of the late Senator John McCain. “As we continue to honor John’s life of service and sacrifice for our nation, I hope... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding White House Counsel Don McGahn: “If the reporting is true about Don McGahn’s time at the White House coming to an end later this year, it will be sad news for our country. “Don is the most... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in coordination with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, today announced the late Senator John S. McCain will Lie in State at the United States Capitol Rotunda. “Additional information on the ceremony... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY– U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of his dear friend and colleague, U.S. Senator John S. McCain (R-AZ): “Today is a deeply sad day for the Senate and for our nation. Elaine and I join all Americans in mourning the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate Republican Communications Center released the following video, “Get A Grip,” looking at Senate Democrats’ overheated rhetoric on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. TRANSCRIPT: SEN. JOHN CORNYN (R-TX): “[T]o some of our friends across the aisle who are engaged in this kind of superheated... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement after meeting last night with Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker (R-TN): “The Intelligence Community Assessment of Russian Activities in the 2016 elections makes clear that President Vladimir... Continue Reading
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a press conference this morning to discuss the president’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Judge Brett Kavanaugh. The following are excerpts: On Supreme Court Nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh: “Brett Kavanaugh, as all of you know, you’ve looked at his record... Continue Reading