What Is Mitch McConnell’s Deal Right Now?
On Friday night, Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell strode onto the Senate floor and, without a moment’s hesitation, voted against the Republican president’s nominee for secretary of defense. The vote marked the hard launch of a new, unburdened, and final chapter in McConnell’s 40-year Senate career.
25 to watch in 25: Mitch McConnell heads to the finish line with one ‘hard’ goal in mind
The former Senate Republican leader says he’ll prioritize national security during the final two years of his term.
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McConnell named chairman of Senate Ag subcommittee
Louisville, gave up his post as Republican Floor Leader in that chamber at the end of 2024, he will remain in leadership,
McConnell’s Vote Against Hegseth Was a Shot Across Trump’s Bow
The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,
The Trump-McConnell plot just thickened
We shouldn’t expect McConnell to be the next John McCain or Mitt Romney, but his vote Friday against Pete Hegseth previewed some fascinating dynamics ahead.
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McConnell-Trump Divide Deepens, Setting Stage for Ongoing GOP Battle
Pete Hegseth is widely seen as a threat to the establishment that governs the Defense Department and its related industries.
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Sparks MAGA Fury
After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him.
McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker
Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.
OTHER SAY: Mitch McConnell stands up
As Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell engineered many of the wins of Donald Trump's first term. But he was right Friday night to finally say no to Trump in opposing the unqualified Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary.
Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Hegseth Raises Eyebrows Among Trump Critics
"McConnell spent his life creating this crisis...Only at the end does he find a conscience," political commentator Wajahat Ali wrote.
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Mitch McConnell sent a 'veiled warning' to Trump with vote against Hegseth: report
With his "no" vote on Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's nomination to become the first secretary of defense during Donald Trump's second administration, influential former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) served notice to the newly elected president,
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.