October 12 GOP rep gears up for potential rematch against progressive 'darling' in bid to succeed McConnell Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is touting his 'America First' record and experience defeating Democrat Amy McGrath as he runs for Kentucky's open Senate seat in the Republican primary.
October 7 Dem shellacked by McConnell in 2020 mounts new Senate bid: 'cowards in Washington are bowing to Donald Trump' Amy McGrath, the Democratic candidate who lost a 2020 Senate bid against Sen. Mitch McConnell, is mounting a bid for the open seat as McConnell opts not to seek another term.
September 8 Senate GOP leader moves to lower filibuster threshold for Trump nominees through nuclear option Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to use a 'nuclear option' parliamentary maneuver to expedite confirmation of about 40 lower-level nominees this week.
September 4 A time of testing for the Senate Republican majority Republican senators face pressure to use rule changes for faster nominee confirmations while preparing for an anticipated Schumer shutdown this fall.
July 30 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£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital.
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.
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
April 30, 2025 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.
April 16, 2025 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.
April 9, 2025 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."