'YOLO McConnell': Former Senate leader votes against key Trump nominees in rare opposition
As the longest-serving Senate leader in history, Republican Mitch McConnell had a reputation for keeping his rank-and-file members in line and frustrating Democrats by relentlessly using procedural tactics to block their agenda.
Senate confirms RFK Jr. over opposition of Washington's senators and ex-GOP leader McConnell
Senate Republicans on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services over the loud objections of Democrats, including both of Washington state's senators.
After McConnell opposes RFK Jr., Trump says he has ‘no idea’ if senator had polio
I had no idea he had polio,” Trump said when asked about the 82-year-old Kentucky senator’s decision to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary.
Mitch McConnell votes against RFK Jr. during confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary
McConnell's vote comes a day after he voted no on the confirmation of new National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Confirmed as Trump's Health Secretary After a Close Senate Vote
- Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, Friday, Aug.
Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmed as GOP lines up behind Trump
On this episode, The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger sit down with media reporter Jeremy Barr to break down the Trump administration's recent spats with the media – from barring The Associated Press from Oval Office events,
McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump’s Cabinet nominees
This is McConnell unplugged, three weeks into the Trump administration, and his new role as no longer the Senate GOP leader ...
Democrats need a new message: ‘Blame Republicans’
Republicans are responsible for everything that happens from now on. All the unintended consequences, government shutdowns ...
Legislative opposition mounts to DeWine’s proposed tax hike to aid a new Browns stadium
Legislative leaders from both parties are giving a chilly reception to DeWine's plan to fund stadium projects by doubling the ...
Trump budget bill standoff fuels tension in House GOP as leaders press forward
House Republican leaders are racing the clock and their Senate counterparts to advance President Donald Trump's agenda.
European Parliament condemns Turkey's removal of opposition mayors
The European Parliament has condemned Turkish legal action against mayors from opposition parties, and called for municipal officials who have been detained in recent weeks to be released, acquitted ...
Mitch McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees
This is McConnell unplugged, three weeks into the Trump administration, and his new role as no longer the Senate GOP leader ...