Mitch McConnell Could Have Stopped This:
Just one Republican senator opposed the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.
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Mitch McConnell Could Have Stopped This: Just one Republican senator opposed the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.
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McConnell on RFK Jr.: ‘I will not condone the re-litigation of proven cures’: Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a blistering indictment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
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Trump casts doubt on Mitch McConnell’s polio claim after senator votes against RFK Jr.
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McConnell only Republican to vote against Gabbard: Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday voted against confirming former Rep ...
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Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell's life - his childhood polio battle
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McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing Trump's nominees: No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mind ...
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Trump seems to question well-known part of Sen. Mitch McConnell's life — his childhood polio battle
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'A bitter guy': Trump slams McConnell for voting against Cabinet picks: Sen. Mitch McConnell cast the lone Republican vote against both Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
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‘Not equipped mentally’: Trump rips Mitch McConnell after votes against Cabinet picks
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Trump slams McConnell for RFK Jr. vote, calling him 'bitter' and questioning his childhood polio
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Mitch McConnell votes against RFK Jr. during confirmation for Health and Human Services Secretary
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RFK Jr. confirmed as Trump’s health secretary in a close vote: Republicans expressed hope RFK Jr. could help reduce chronic diseases and health care costs ...
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Mitch McConnell casts only Republican vote against new intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard
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‘Alarming lapses’: McConnell votes against Trump pick Tulsi Gabbard for intelligence role
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JUST IN: Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as DNI — Mitch McConnell Breaks Ranks as Only Republican ‘No’ Vote
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as the next US director of national intelligence by a 52-48 vote. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell voted no with the Democrats ...
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Key FactsMitch McConnell Announces Retirement from Senate
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- Senator Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, marking the end of his lengthy Senate career.
- He plans to serve out his term until January 2027, despite facing several health issues in recent years.
- McConnell, a staunch advocate of traditional conservative principles, is increasingly at odds with the populist direction of the GOP under Donald Trump.
- His retirement will lead to an open Senate seat in Kentucky, as he aims to accomplish his remaining legislative goals before leaving office.
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