How Mitch McConnell Helped Shape the Future of the Supreme Court
The Republican senator has made it his primary goal to help the GOP continue winning elections, and by laying the groundwork for the Trump presidency, he's done just that.
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Could Hemp Be a Lifeline for Struggling Farmers?
Hemp, which produces valuable CBD oil, is set to become recognized as an agricultural crop this year, and could provide a much needed influx of revenue for Western agriculture.
Three Key Numbers in Congress' Budget Compromise
Here's what you need to know about the big bipartisan spending package Congress just passed.
Senate Votes to Open the Government—for Three More Weeks
The Senate voted on Monday to advance a continuing resolution funding the government through February 8th. The House is expected to pass the resolution.
McConnell Urges Moore to Withdraw From Senate Race
Mitch McConnell is the latest and most high-profile Republican to publicly denounce Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.
Woman Accuses Roy Moore of Child Molestation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called on Moore to withdraw from the Senate race if the reports are confirmed.
How the Proposed GOP Tax Plan Will Punish Disabled Americans
Tax credits and medical deductions make many disabled lives easier. The GOP wants to end them.
Is Mitch McConnell Any Good at His Job?
Conservative coalitions tend to define themselves in terms of negative power, but stopping legislation is far easier than passing it.
How Republicans Can Save Themselves on Health Care
Hint: Start taking credit for your own wins—including the Affordable Care Act.
Senate Delays Health-Care Vote
The decision was made after Republican senators said they would not support even a motion to advance the bill to the floor of the Senate for debate.
Viewfinder: Protesting the Senate's Health-Care Bill in D.C.
Police arrest a woman protesting against the Senate Republicans' draft health-care bill outside the Capitol Hill office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on June 22nd, 2017.
The Senate's Obamacare Repeal Bill Does Exactly What You Think It Would
The new bill makes deep cuts to Medicaid and offers less generous premium subsidies for older people.
Understanding Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr.
What's at stake for the majority leader in the battle over Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court replacement.
At Paris, the United States Finally Has a Chance to Be a Climate Hero
President Obama's handling of the Keystone Pipeline is just the latest in a series of moves by the administration that position America to lead negotiations—in spite of domestic denialism.