Latest in 'YOLO McConnell': Former Senate leader votes against key Trump nominees in rare opposition
Sort by
2,641 items
-
'YOLO McConnell': Former Senate leader votes against key Trump nominees in rare opposition
Out of power in the Senate and serving likely his last term, Sen. Mitch McConnell has often found himself on an island among Republicans in opposition to Trump.NBC News - 6d -
Why McConnell is voting against some Trump nominees
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican no vote against Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence Wednesday and Thursday for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump calls McConnell 'not equipped mentally' after voting against his nominees
President Trump called Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., "not equipped mentally" after the senator voted against several of his nominees to cabinet positions.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Senate Democrat: McConnell's vote against Gabbard indicates 'Trump cult' can be 'broken'
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said during an interview that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) final vote against Tulsi Gabbard, the newly sworn-in director of national intelligence, indicates that ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Why McConnell voted against Gabbard; new details on Trump-Putin call
After almost three years of fighting between Russia and Ukraine, President Trump said late Wednesday he is working to end the war. Mr. Trump said Wednesday he spoke with both Russian President ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
McConnell only Republican to vote against Gabbard
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday voted against confirming former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) to serve as the nation’s top intelligence official, sending a strong ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Mitch McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell voted against Tulsi Gabbard during her confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence. This is not the first time McConnell has voted against one of ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trump blasts McConnell for voting against RFK Jr., disregarding his childhood polio
President Trump on Thursday blasted Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for his vote opposing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., disregarding his childhood bout with polio and ...The Hill - 6d -
McConnell becomes lone Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation
President Trump's Cabinet grew on Thursday, with the Senate confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary in a 52 to 48 vote. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky ...CBS News - 6d -
RFK Jr. Made These Promises to Win Key Senator's Vote
This is a MedPage Today story. Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.), said he received numerous pledges from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration to protect medicine and science -- ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing
Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.The New York Times - 22h -
Senate committee advances Linda McMahon as Trump's nominee for education secretary
Linda McMahon’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s education secretary has advanced out of a Senate committee, bringing her closer to leading an agency the Republican president wants ...ABC News - 4h -
What are the key lawsuits against the Trump administration?
Since President Trump's inauguration three weeks ago, he has taken dozens of actions in an attempt to reshape the government and his executive power. Many have been met with legal challenges. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees
No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mindABC News - 6d -
Senate to vote on budget resolution this week in race to enact Trump agenda
Senate Republicans are set to vote on their budget resolution this week as the chamber makes its move toward enacting a big chunk of President Trump's agenda. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel to get final Senate confirmation vote
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick for FBI director, will get a final confirmation vote in the Senate today. INBC News - 8h -
Senate sets budget vote
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Senate tees up budget resolution vote Senate Republicans are set to vote this ...The Hill - 1d -
McConnell won't seek reelection to Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced that he is not seeking reelection in 2026, bringing an end to the longest-serving Senate leader’s political career. McConnell, one of the leading ...The Hill - 4h -
Key GOP votes withhold support from House plan despite Trump's backing
Three key House moderates told The Hill on Wednesday that they are still not on board with the chamber’s budget resolution, even after President Trump endorsed it earlier in the day. Reps. David ...The Hill - 21h -
Former NFL punter arrested for protest against pro-Trump city council
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested Tuesday for his protest at a city council meeting targeting President Trump’s influence in Huntington Beach, Calif. Kluwe attended a city council meeting ...The Hill - 21h -
Schumer lays out Senate Democrats' strategy to push back against Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed Democrats' efforts to combat what he called a "coordinated assault" by President Trump.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
House GOP divided on key issues as Senate moves forward on Trump agenda plan
House Republicans are divided over some of the thorniest issues at the center of their plan to pass President Trump’s legislative agenda, disagreements that are threatening to derail their timeline ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for top intelligence official, clears key Senate hurdle
The Senate voted to advance the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Live updates: Trump boosts steel, aluminum tariffs; Senate set to vote on Gabbard
President Trump announed 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would also kick off reciprocal tariffs in the days after. Trump said that the steel and aluminum tariffs ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to oversee US spy agencies, advances to Senate confirmation vote
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is another step closer to Senate confirmationABC News - Feb. 10 -
Senate Republicans plan budget vote, despite Trump's endorsement of competing House version
The Senate will proceed with its own plan, Majority Leader John Thune said, casting doubt on the House's ability to pass Trump's agenda in one big bill.NBC News - 1d -
Pritam Singh, Singapore Opposition Leader, Found Guilty of Lying Under Oath
In a blow to the Workers’ Party, its leader, Pritam Singh, was fined for lying under oath to Parliament.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump 'eliminating most powerful tool' in our arsenal, says former USAID leader
Former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the role U.S. foreign aid plays in maintaining global stability and why he believes the Trump administration should ...NBC News - 5d -
Collins to vote against Patel nomination
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she would vote against the nomination of Kash Patel to serve as the FBI director, citing a string of political comments that call into question his ability to ...The Hill - 4h -
Senate to vote on Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation for intelligence chief
The Senate advanced Gabbard's nomination in a party-line procedural vote Monday night, teeing up a vote on final passage.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Kash Patel survives Senate committee vote
Kash Patel, President Trump's pick to lead the FBI, received enough votes in the Senate Judiciary Committee to move on in his confirmation process. This comes as the Senate confirms Robert F. ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Senate eyes possibility of vote-a-rama on budget resolution
The Senate this week may move ahead with its budget resolution to enact part of President Trump’s legislative agenda, an effort that would include an hours-long vote-a-rama — which Democrats could ...The Hill - 3d -
Kash Patel Senate procedural vote expected
A Senate procedural vote on Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI is expected. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on his confirmation chances.CBS News - 1d -
Senate to vote on Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on Kash Patel's nomination to serve as director of the FBI.CBS News - 3h -
At Fashion Week, Opposition to Trump Is Alive and Well on the Runway
For some designers, sustainability, gender and inclusion are still in style.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Former Secret Service leader Ronald Rowe is retiring
Former Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe is retiring, according to the Secret Service. “Deputy Director Ronald Rowe, a valued executive and leader of the United States Secret Service, has ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery
The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery.BBC News - 4h