Minority Leader McConnell also returned to Senate this week. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania returned to the Senate after his hospitalization in mid-February. He had checked himself in…
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Senate Minority Leader Hospitalized
He fell during a private dinner event in Washington, D.C. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is in the hospital after falling at a fundraising event at…
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President’s Budget Includes Tax Increases
Increases focus on the wealthy and big corporations. President Biden promised a budget that would accomplish many things during his State of the Union address last month, including…
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
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President Joins Senate Minority Leader at Event
Bipartisan leadership highlights new bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky. President Joe Biden joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday at an event highlighting a state-level investment made…
Read MoreSenator McConnell Becomes Chamber’s Longest-Serving Leader
Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana had previously held the record. At the official swearing-in of the Senate on Tuesday, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky became the longest serving Senate…
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Senate Backs Sweden, Finland NATO Bid
Over 80 senators support expediting the approval of the applications. This week, a group of senators introduced a resolution to back Sweden and Finland’s applications to join NATO.…
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Senate Delegation Visits Ukraine
They confirmed support for war aid. A delegation from the U.S. Senate has returned to Washington after a four-day visit to Europe during which they made a surprise…
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Senate Votes to Repeal Vaccine Mandate
The resolution is intended to repeal the federal mandate on vaccination and testing in the private sector. The Senate passed a resolution to repeal the federal vaccination-or-testing mandate…
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Defense Bill Stalls in Senate
The delay comes due to national security amendments and concerns. The annual National Defense Authorization Act has stalled in the Senate after lawmakers asked for more time to…
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