Mitch mcconnell

“I am glad the Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating, I am glad the FBI is involved, and I am glad Attorney General Cameron has announced his office will evaluate what actions may be necessary after all the facts are in hand. Breonna’s family and all Kentuckians deserve truth, accountability, and justice,” he said. … [Read more...] about McConnell calls on nation to ‘pull together’ after violence rocks hometown of Louisville

While Sen. Cory GardnerCory Scott GardnerThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Cuomo rings the first opening bell since March The Democrats' out-party advantage in 2020 The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip MORE (R-Colo.), who is facing a difficult reelection bid, called on the Senate to stay in Washington this week to work on coronavirus legislation, several of his colleagues have pointed to the end of June or potentially the August recess as the deadline for the next bill. … [Read more...] about McConnell: Next coronavirus bill will be final COVID-19 package

During a press conference on Friday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stated that the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd “are absolutely horrendous” events with “pretty obvious” facts that have led to understandable outrage, and the officers involved in the cases “look pretty darn guilty.” He also stated that demonstrations on the killings need to be nonviolent, and “senseless violence in reaction to this is not helpful to anyone, and I hope it will stop.” … [Read more...] about McConnell: Officers in Floyd, Taylor Killings ‘Look Pretty Darn Guilty’

Polls have shown McConnell facing a more robust than expected challenge for reelection this year from the likely Democratic Senate nominee, Amy McGrath, a well-funded retired Marine lieutenant colonel and combat pilot. But McConnell's seat has not been high on the list of potential Democratic pickups tracked by the parties. … [Read more...] about Anti-Trump super PAC launched by Republicans takes aim at McConnell

Mike Briohier, a Democrat challenging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellThe Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation COVID-19 workplace complaints surge; unions rip administration Senate Democrats pump brakes on new stimulus checks MORE (R-Ky.), was endorsed by former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew YangAndrew YangIt's as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process Hillicon Valley: Facebook permanently shifting thousands of jobs to remote work | Congressional action on driverless cars hits speed bump during pandemic | Republicans grill TikTok over data privacy concerns The Hill's Coronavirus Report: Mnuchin sees 'strong likelihood' of another relief package; Warner says some businesses 'may not come back' at The Hill's Advancing America's Economy summit MORE. … [Read more...] about McConnell challenger on how Yang endorsement could help him