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Thune: McConnell will be with Republicans on 'big stuff ahead of us'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he expects former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) to vote with Senate Republicans on the “big stuff ahead of us,” after McConnell voted ...The Hill - 6d -
US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs
Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effectFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
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 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
Nonalcoholic booze scores big ahead of the Super Bowl
Zero-proof beer sales are surging just as another major brand touts its newest boozeless brew during Sunday’s big game.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
McConnell warns of 'big, lingering concerns' with Trump tariff plan
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday warned of “big, lingering concerns" with President Trump’s tariff plan. "In recent weeks, the president sought to impose sweeping ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
McConnell the only Republican to oppose RFK Jr., McMahon has hearing to be education secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was officially confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday with Sen. Mitch McConnell being the only Republican to vote against his confirmation. Meanwhile, ...CBS News - 6d -
These are the two big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Housing data and earnings from our newest Club holding are big events in the holiday-shortened week.CNBC - 3d -
The worrying pitfalls ahead of Starmer's US trip
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.BBC News - 4h -
Republicans hope to jam through defense, border funding boost ahead of shutdown fight
Senate Republicans have the ambitious goal of jamming through funding boosts for defense and border security — separately from the appropriations process — ahead of a mid-March deadline to prevent ...The Hill - 3d -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Eagles team motto ahead of Super Bowl 2025 is simple: Why Philadelphia won't let moment get too big
'Don't go chasin' waterfalls' resonates throughout this Eagles teamCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power
The hole in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is getting some attention from lawmakers.MarketWatch - 6d -
US politics briefing: Trump rails against Zelenskyy and derails Senate Republicans’ budget proposal
From the Trump administration’s latest moves to Donald Trump’s latest feuds – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Guardian is tracking Donald Trump and his administration’s ...The Guardian - 22h -
NATO tests new deployment model without US ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
NATO is testing its ability to rapidly deploy across eastern Europe — without direct U.S. assistance — as Washington shifts its approach toward European defense and the war in UkraineABC News - 6d -
Marco Rubio speaks with Sergei Lavrov ahead of US-Russia talks next week
Officials to meet in Saudi Arabia in sign that high-level contact has resumed after being halted by Ukraine warFinancial Times - 5d -
A jolt for Europe in Munich and a critical week ahead as US and Russia are set to meet on Ukraine
The future of Ukraine hangs in the balance as U.S. officials head to Saudi Arabia to begin direct negotiations with Moscow over ending the war, leaving Kyiv and its European allies scrambling to ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada
President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against CanadaABC News - 7h -
Thune: Michigan, Minnesota Senate seats likely pickup opportunities for GOP
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) suggested Friday that open Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota could serve as potential pickup opportunities for Republicans in 2026. “I think they ...The Hill - 6d -
Thune surprised by Trump backing House bill: 'Did not see that one coming'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed surprise at President Trump's declaration of support for the House's one-bill spending plan, while Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso reiterated that ...The Hill - 1d -
Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
Theo Francken says bloc’s fragmentation and high costs push European governments towards US weaponsFinancial Times - 2d -
Eli Lilly aims to invest in 'big problems hiding in plain sight' using obesity windfall
Eli Lilly wants to take big swings in Alzheimer's, ALS, chronic pain and other difficult diseases after its success in obesity.CNBC - 12h -
Mitch McConnell’s party of one
The former Senate GOP leader is lonely in opposition to key Trump nominees.Politico - Feb. 13 -
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 - 9h -
Watch live: McConnell to announce retirement
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who stepped down from leadership last year, announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection in 2026. His term ends in January 2027. McConnell, the longest-serving ...The Hill - 9h -
Bannon: ‘Oligarchs’ will abandon Republicans
Steve Bannon argued that the “oligarchs” close to President Trump will abandon Republicans the same way they did to Democrats. Bannon was briefly interviewed by CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan on Wednesday, ...The Hill - 11h -
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 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
Mitch McConnell says he will not seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) tells the Associated Press he won't run for reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.CBS News - 9h -
Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.ABC News - 7h -
Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election
The Republican senator has spent 40 years in Congress, but said he has "unfinished business" before he goes.BBC News - 7h -
Mitch McConnell ending long tenure as lawmaker
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he is not running for reelection after serving decades in the Senate and holding key leadership positions. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - 5h -
Evening Report — Patel's in; McConnell won't seek relection
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © AP Photo/Susan Walsh Trump asserts grip on GOP with Patel confirmation SEN. MITCH MCCONNELL (R-Ky.) announced his retirement and Kash Patel was ...The Hill - 3h -
Who could replace Mitch McConnell in the Senate?
Even before Sen. Mitch McConnell announced his decision not to seek reelection Thursday, a field of potential replacements started to take shape. The likely Republican candidates have been trading ...CBS News - 2h -
What to know about Mitch McConnell's decision to retire
Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small reports.CBS News - 1h -
The Republican Party’s NPC Problem — and Ours
What happens when ambition no longer checks ambition?The New York Times - 4d -
House Republicans demand UFO transparency
On Feb. 11, House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the establishment of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.The Hill - 2d