McConnell: Kentuckians and All Americans Should Accept the COVID-19 Vaccine

WASHINGTON, D.C- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the COVID-19 vaccine: “Since last spring, following health guidelines, I have advocated mask wearing, social distancing and other best practices.  “Because of the health professionals at the FDA, Operation Warp Speed, and provisions of the CARES Act that I was […]

McConnell Applauds Attorney General Bill Barr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Attorney General Bill Barr: “Attorney General Barr is one of the most dedicated and capable public servants I have ever seen in action. For nearly two years, he’s provided wise counsel to President Trump and rendered outstanding service to […]

Leaders McConnell and McCarthy on Urgent Need for COVID Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) issued the following statement regarding COVID relief legislation: “Congress has two critical items to tackle this week: funding the government and delivering crucial COVID relief to families, workers, and businesses across the country. It is time for […]

McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic

LOUISVILLE, KY– U.S. Senators McConnell (R-KY), Rand Paul (R-KY), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Thune (R-SD) ,John Barasso (R-WY), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Todd Young (R-IN), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Boozman (R-AZ), Mike Braun (R-IN), Richard Burr (R-NC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mike […]

McConnell on Treasury Announcement and COVID-19 Relief

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding targeted COVID-19 relief: “Secretary Mnuchin’s actions yesterday concerning some of the lending facilities established by the unanimous, bipartisan CARES Act are fully aligned with the letter of the law and the intent of the Congress. “There is an obvious right […]

Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt this morning to discuss Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation and Senate Republican priorities. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the whole interview. On Precedent for Confirming Justice Barrett: “Let’s go back to 2016, which the Democrats […]

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 Justice Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the full interview. On the Democrats’ Radical Agenda: “Well, number one they were talking about that all year long. It didn’t […]

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 Justice Barrett’s confirmation. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview.   On Speaker Pelosi Continuing to Block COVID-19 relief: “We have been working […]

McConnell on “The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino’ today to discuss COVID-19 relief, Democrats’ court-packing threats, and Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett.  See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Judge Barrett’s Qualifications: “Stunningly, amazingly intelligent. A wonderful life story as […]

McConnell Condemns Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Religious Faith

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s religious faith: “Judge Barrett’s hearing last week confirmed beyond any doubt that she is a brilliant scholar and judge who is exceptionally qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Clear majorities of […]