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Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnell Will Be Remembered for Throwing Trump a Political Life Raft
McConnell formally endorses Trump and after 40 years in power, departs a Senate GOP in thrall to the former president.
“McConnell’s Legacy Has Been One of Obstruction,” Says Sen. Jeff Merkley
Merkley describes McConnell’s use of the filibuster as having “broken the cycle in which government can function.”
Mitch McConnell Announces He’s Stepping Down From GOP Leadership Role
The 82-year-old is the longest-serving GOP leader in Senate history, having stepped into the role in 2007.
Nearly 180 Republicans File Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Deem Trump Eligible
The amicus brief from Republicans wrongly claims that Trump “quickly” called for peace and disbandment on January 6.
GOP Congress Members Are Calling for McConnell to Resign After Second Freeze Up
Amid growing GOP infighting, Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called McConnell unfit for office.
Republicans File to Repeal a Tax That Only Affects the Richest 0.1 Percent
Republicans are seeking to close the loop on tax avoidance for the ultra-wealthy.
McConnell Celebrates Government Funding Package That Excludes Child Tax Credit
McConnell touted the fact that the omnibus contains more money for the military than non-military domestic priorities.
McConnell Blames Trump for Poor “Candidate Quality” in Senate Midterm Races
The Senate Minority Leader said Trump's endorsements in GOP primaries hindered the party in the general election.
McConnell Finally Responds to Calls From Trump to “Terminate” the Constitution
McConnell issued his response on Tuesday, several days after Trump's weekend post calling for upending the constitution.
Republicans Are Ripping Each Other Apart Over 2022 Election Losses
Whether or not this will actually spell the end of Trump's stranglehold on the Republican Party remains to be seen.