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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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 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 - 4d -
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 - 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 - 5d -
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 - 4d -
Bracing for a Shutdown Fight, Democrats Warn Their Votes Are Not a Given
As Democrats ponder how best to position themselves for a looming spending confrontation, they are finding novel ways to put Republicans on the spot.The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 5d -
'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 - 5d -
Mitch McConnell’s party of one
The former Senate GOP leader is lonely in opposition to key Trump nominees.Politico - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 3h -
GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
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 - 5d -
Sen. McConnell's health concerns raise questions over ability to serve
The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for lawmakers to step aside. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the concerns.NBC News - 5d -
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate on Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly ...The Hill - 5d -
McConnell on RFK Jr.: 'I will not condone the relitigation of proven cures'
Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a blistering indictment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, with the Kentucky Republican saying his childhood bout with polio heavily influenced his decision to vote ...The Hill - 5d -
McConnell takes on a new role in the Senate: Lone wolf: From the Politics Desk
Two key Republican senators’ votes today on the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be health and human services secretary illustrate the new order of the party under President Donald Trump.NBC News - 5d -
The Democratic Party is not dead yet
Democrats can’t ignore the Americans’ disillusionment with our political institutions. They need to offer a plausible and persuasive message of change.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently
Representative Jake Auchincloss discusses how the Democratic Party can offer meaningful alternatives to voters.The New York Times - 14h -
Democrats lack a message and a messenger
They killed not one, but two Democratic 2024 presidential campaigns.The Hill - 10h -
Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on 23 February in a pivotal vote focused on immigration and the economy.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Amazon Faces Union Vote at North Carolina Warehouse
The organizing effort at a suburban Raleigh site seeks better pay, long breaks and more flexible scheduling.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
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 - 5d -
M.L.B. Insiders Vote on the Biggest Moves of the Offseason
Executives, coaches and scouts weigh in on trades, signings and the least improved teams.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 3h -
2025 Super Bowl MVP voting: Cooper DeJean won fans' vote, should an Eagles defender have won MVP?
The case for the Eagles defenders to have won the award is pretty compellingCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
A revived Democratic Leadership Council cannot save the Democratic Party
The Democratic Party is struggling to regain its popularity, and attempts to revive the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) are unlikely to succeed, as it is not the 1990s and the progressive ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Democratic senator: 'DOGE is now at the IRS'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Thursday that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffers are now examining the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), warning against access to U.S. taxpayer data. ...The Hill - 5d -
Democrats' headaches multiply in battle for Senate
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith’s (D) decision to not run for reelection in 2026 is adding another headache for Democrats trying to win back control of the Senate in two years. Smith became the second ...The Hill - 2d -
Businessman says he won't wait for McConnell retirement if he decides to run for Senate seat
Kentucky businessman Nate Morris said Wednesday that he is not waiting for Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to decide whether he will run for reelection next year, announcing his interest in launching ...The Hill - 6d -
Mitch McConnell says Trump's trade war will raise prices: 'Tariffs are bad policy'
Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump have had a rocky relationship since their falling out over Trump's loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.CNBC - 6d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Giants' Malik Nabers finishes fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting
In a stacked class of offensive rookies, Giants wideout Malik Nabers finished top five in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Vote counting is underway in high-stakes state election in the New Delhi region
Vote counting started in the high-stakes state legislature election in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi, with TV exit polls predicting a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling ...ABC News - Feb. 8
