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Kentucky Senate candidates avoid McConnell endorsement, spar over ties to ex-leader

Nate Morris, Rep. Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron exchanged blows over who has more ties to Sen. Mitch McConnell during interviews with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

Politics July 17

Trump's modest spending cuts package survives narrow Senate vote as some Republicans break ranks

Congress approves a $9 billion spending cut targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid, overcoming GOP divisions despite the cuts making up a small share of the budget.

Donald Trump June 27

Scoop: New Republican Senate candidate in Kentucky to team up with top Trump ally

Republican Nate Morris announces Senate bid in Kentucky to succeed McConnell, teaming with Trump ally Kirk while positioning as a MAGA candidate against rivals Barr and Cameron

Senate April 30

Ex-McConnell advisor-turned-MAGA star doesn't rule out potential Senate bid as rumors swirl

CNN commentator Scott Jennings responded to reports that he may run for Senate in Kentucky to succeed GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former majority leader, in 2026.

Kentucky April 16

Kentucky senate race for McConnell's seat heats up

Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr posted millions in first quarter fundraising Tuesday as the senate race for the soon vacant seat of Sen. Mitch McConnell continues.

JD Vance April 9

VP Vance blasts McConnell's vote against Trump Pentagon nominee: 'Political pettiness'

Vice President JD Vance described Sen. Mitch McConnell's vote against confirming Elbridge Colby to Pentagon post as "one of the great acts of political pettiness I’ve ever seen."

Donald Trump April 2

Trump pressures 4 GOP senators ahead of anti-Canadian tariff vote, accusing them of 'TDS'

President Donald Trump pressured Sens. McConnell, Paul, Collins and Murkowski in a Truth Social post ahead of an upcoming vote to scuttle his Canadian tariffs.

Politics March 29

How Trump-blocking judges managed to get past Senate judiciary hawks

There is some disagreement among experts and Republicans over whether enough was done to block Democratic-nominated judges, particularly those who are now blocking the Trump administration.

Senate February 26

CNN pundit Scott Jennings encouraged to run for McConnell's open Senate seat

Scott Jennings, a conservative CNN pundit, is being privately and publicly encouraged to run for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s open seat.

Mitch McConnell February 20

Former Kentucky AG who handled Breonna Taylor probe promptly announces Senate bid to replace Mitch McConnell

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader who is not seeking re-election.

Politics February 20

SCOOP: Republican Daniel Cameron blasted by likely GOP opponent as McConnell successor fight begins

The fight to succeed longtime Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky began on Thursday, with Daniel Cameron throwing his hat in and others announcing their consideration.

Republicans February 20

‘GOOD RIDDANCE': MAGA reacts to ‘RINO’ Mitch McConnell Senate exit

In response to former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's Senate exit many pro-Trump Republicans took to social media to celebrate, saying he has “done so much destruction" to the party.

VIDEO February 20

McConnell announces he won't run for re-election

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell said Thursday that the former Republican leader will not run for re-election in 2026.

Senate February 20

Sen Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not run for re-election, the longtime Senator announced Thursday.

Politics February 16

McConnell's mental acuity targeted by Trump after ex-Senate leader joins Dems against Cabinet nominees

The GOP's recent and longest-serving Senate party leader has stood in opposition to his conference multiple times, demonstrating the party’s significant transformation in the age of Trump.

House Of Representatives February 14

Andy Barr mulls Senate bid, says 'it's time for Kentucky to have a US senator who supports President Trump'

EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Andy Barr’s decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky will be made "independent of the decisions that others make, including Sen. Mitch McConnell," he told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

Politics February 14

Senate Majority Leader Thune says this is the reason why he and Trump are working well together

GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune talks exclusively with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about dealing with President Donald Trump and his working relationship with former leader Mitch McConnell.

Trump's First 100 Days February 13

RFK Jr. sworn in as Health and Human Services secretary

Hours after being confirmed in the Senate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as Health and Human Services secretary alongside his family in the Oval Office.

Politics February 5

Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote

Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate leader, fell on Wednesday after a confirmation vote. The Republican senator appeared to be OK.

Pete Hegseth January 25

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.

VIDEO January 24

McConnell explains vote against Hegseth

Politics January 13

Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune has tapped four GOP allies to advise him as he leads the upper chamber.

Donald Trump December 19

'America first' vs. 'America last': What does Trump's return mean for US foreign policy?

As President-elect Donald Trump stands poised return to the presidency, what will his foreign policy entail? Sen. Mitch McConnell says Trump should base his foreign policy on "hard power."

Opinion December 15

3 ways to minimize your own risk of falling like Pelosi and McConnell

Each year, one out of every four Americans 65 years of age and older falls, leading to millions of emergency room visits and 1 million fall-related hospitalizations

Politics December 14

McConnell warns RFK Jr. to steer clear of the polio vaccine

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, warned any incoming members of the Trump administration not to undermine confidence in the polio vaccine.

Politics December 10

McConnell's Senate money machine makes transition to Thune as new era begins

McConnell's aligned fundraising group is being outfitted with Thune allies as the Senate Republican leader prepares to hand over power.

VIDEO December 10

Sen. Thune speaks after McConnell suffers fall

Sen. John Thune speaks, says Sen. McConnell 'fine' after suffering fall during GOP lunch.

Washington DC December 10

Sen. McConnell reportedly fine after falling during GOP lunch

Sen. Mitch McConnell fell during a GOP lunch on Tuesday and was met with a wheelchair and emergency crews in his office on Capitol Hill.

Mitch McConnell December 3

McConnell criticizes federal judges for reversing retirement decisions as 'open partisanship'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized two U.S. district court judges who reversed plans to retire after former President Trump won re-election.

VIDEO December 3

Senate GOP leader slams 'partisan Democrat district judges' who announced unretirements after Trump won

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized two district court judges who reversed their announced retirements after former President Trump won re-election last month.