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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 - 12h -
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 - 14h -
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 - 16h -
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 - 20h -
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 - 20h -
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 - 20h -
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 - 22h -
Sen. Durbin accuses Kash Patel of ordering FBI firings before confirmation as director
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, says he has highly credible information that Kash Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, something Patel denied in his ...CBS News - 1d -
Sen. Hagerty announces re-election bid
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) is running for reelection in 2026, ending speculation about a potential gubernatorial bid to succeed term-limited Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R). “I am pleased to announce ...The Hill - 1d -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Current FDIC staffing shortages 'threaten the safety and soundness of the banking system'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the FDIC should evaluate whether the decision to rescind job offers to bank examiners threatens the stability of the banking system.CNBC - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Transcript: Sen. Bill Hagerty on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Hagerty, Republican of Tennessee, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 9, 2025.CBS News - 3d -
Sen. Bill Hagerty says he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" to dismantle USAID
Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, an ally of President Trump, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes there is a "tremendous appetite" for Mr. Trump to dismantle and ...CBS News - 3d -
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.ABC News - 3d -
Sen. Andy Kim says he's open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., on Sunday indicated that he's open to shutting down the government ahead of a key government funding deadline if the Trump administration continues reshaping the federal ...NBC News - 4d -
Feb. 9 – NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Andy Kim and Amanda Gorman
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defends President Trump’s plan for a Gaza takeover. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) talks about Trump’s dismantling of USAID. Poet Amanda Gorman discusses book banning ...NBC News - 4d -
Sen. Andy Kim: Democrats may shut down government to oppose Trump 'if we have to'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) weighs whether Democrats should consider a government shutdown to prevent President Trump’s legislative agenda from advancing ...NBC News - 4d -
Sen. Adam Schiff calls for federal firefighters to be exempt from hiring freeze
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Friday called on several U.S. agencies to exempt seasonal wildland firefighters from the ongoing federal hiring freeze, as concerns about federal readiness for future ...NBC News - 4d