Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell

He referred to ongoing Republican conflicts over the United States’ proper role in the world as ‘a family dispute.’

Heightened focus on $12.7 billion in earmarks amid $34 trillion in national debt. ‘Earmarks turn Republicans Democrat,’ one senator says.

‘I think the conference ought to be able to be free to choose whoever. There’s no limit on the speaker or the other House leaders,’ Sen. McConnell said.

President Biden urged lawmakers in Congress to act quickly on a national security package.

The bill is the fourth continuing resolution of this fiscal year, angering some Republicans who believe more should be done to curb government spending.

‘I reminded the president, and all involved, that the number one issue in America is that open border,’ Mr. Johnson said.

Senate’s longest-serving leader from either political party announces he’s stepping down from role after the November election.

McConnell has faced growing calls to step down after the collapse of the border deal.

Growing Senate Republican opposition puts the bill in doubt ahead of a key procedural vote on Wednesday.

The Democrats’ $110 billion proposed bill provides around $10 billion for border patrol, counter-narcotics, and immigration enforcement operations.

Republican minority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging the United States and its allies to order new sanctions against Iran following the attack on Israel.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, taking advantage of infighting among House Republicans, is ready to seize the initiative in the 2024 appropriations fight.

Congressional physician clears Sen. McConnell’s schedule after evaluation, attributing unresponsive incidents to concussion recovery and dehydration.