Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)
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Recent News About Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)
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Mitch McConnell highlights U.S.-Ukraine relations during Star of Ukraine award ceremony
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, representing Kentucky, was recently awarded the Star of Ukraine Award, the U.S. Ukraine Foundation’s top honor, in recognition of his support for Ukraine.
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McConnell stresses need for increased defense funding amid government funding concerns
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell expressed his concerns regarding government funding and its impact on national defense in a recent statement.
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Bipartisan bill supports families of fallen retired law enforcement officers
U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring that families of retired law enforcement officers killed due to their service are not denied benefits.
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McConnell introduces bill reducing tax burdens on farm sales
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has introduced a new bill titled The Protecting American Farmlands Act, aiming to reduce the tax burden on farmers selling their land.
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McConnell warns against diminishing US influence amid Russian aggression
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, representing Kentucky and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, addressed the Senate floor to discuss America's interests in Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
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McConnell comments on Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for U.S. Secretary of Labor
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell expressed his views on the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. Secretary of Labor, highlighting concerns about her past policies related to union membership.
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Republican senators push for greater oversight on federal prisons
U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Chuck Grassley, Marsha Blackburn, and James Lankford have reintroduced the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2025.
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McConnell warns against outdated budgets affecting U.S. military readiness
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has expressed concern over the possibility of a clean, full-year Continuing Resolution (CR) at the Fiscal Year 2024 level for national defense.
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McConnell supports Linda McMahon's confirmation as Education Secretary
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell expressed his support following the confirmation of Linda McMahon as the U.S. Secretary of Education.
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McConnell supports Greer's confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has expressed satisfaction with the confirmation of Jamieson Greer as the U.S. Trade Representative.
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Senator McConnell supports Dan Driscoll's confirmation as Army Secretary
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has expressed his support following the confirmation of Dan Driscoll as the United States Secretary of the Army.
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McConnell criticizes US response on third anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell marked the three-year anniversary of Russia's escalation in Ukraine with a statement criticizing America's response under President Biden and emphasizing the global implications of the conflict.
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Mitch McConnell announces final term in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks on the Senate floor, announcing that his current term will be his last.
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McConnell comments on Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has expressed his views on the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new FBI Director.
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Kentucky delegation supports expedited disaster declaration after severe flooding
Kentucky's Congressional Delegation has expressed support for Governor Andy Beshear's request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration due to severe flooding in the state.
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McConnell supports Loeffler's confirmation as Small Business Administrator
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has expressed his support following the confirmation of Kelly Loeffler as the U.S. Small Business Administrator.
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Howard Lutnick confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell expressed his support for the confirmation of Howard Lutnick as the new U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
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McConnell expresses doubts over RFK Jr.'s nomination as HHS Secretary
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has voiced his concerns regarding the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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McConnell supports Rollins' confirmation as agriculture secretary
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has expressed his approval following the confirmation of Brooke Rollins as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
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McConnell questions Tulsi Gabbard's readiness for national intelligence director role
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, has expressed concerns regarding Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence.