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Republicans express support for bipartisan deal on gun safety
At least 14 Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, expressed support for the bipartisan deal on gun safety reform nearly a month after the…
Senate holding vote on proposal to skirt filibuster rule
Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said senators are duty-bound to “protect and expand” voting. Republican leader Mitch McConnell delivered a warning if the voting rights bill…
Gov. Christie to Trump on Mueller investigation: ‘Just stop talking. Just stop.’
The Powerhouse Roundtable shares their thoughts on the passing of Sen. John McCain and debates the biggest political developments of the week. source
Will the government shut down?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced a plan to prevent a government shutdown on Wednesday; it will set up a short-term spending bill to fund…
Partial government shutdown likely to continue until after Christmas
Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse over funding for President Trump’s wall as hundreds of thousands of federal employees are out of work. source
President Trump faces criticism from his own party on declaring a national emergency
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly told Trump that Congress might pass a resolution disapproving of any decision to declare a national emergency. source
Former Attorney General on Trump’s false election claims: “There was nothing there”
Trump unleashed on former Attorney General Bill Barr and Sen. Mitch McConnell in a statement after they debunked his false claims of a stolen election….
Senate holds field hearing on Georgia elections law amid voting rights battle
Sen. Mitch McConnell called the hearing a “silly stunt” and a “partisan circus.” The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on ABC News Live WATCH…
Hearing to raise issue of reparations for slavery
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is raising eyebrows with his explanation for why he does not think reparations are a good idea. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2Y0L3Au…
‘I don’t have a racist bone in my body’: Trump
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell broke his silence, saying lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were at fault, but he declined to address…
Trump ‘contributing to the problem’ of rise in white supremacy: Cory Booker
On “This Week,” George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Cory Booker on combatting gun violence and the state of his 2020 presidential campaign. source
McConnell expects new gun legislation in September l ABC News
The Senate majority leader said he doesn’t see a point in calling the Senate back early, despite pleas from Democrats to do so. #ABCNews #GunControl…
Trump calls impeachment inquiry a ‘lynching’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the president’s description “an unfortunate choice of words.” WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2Je230G WATCH OTHER…
Mitch McConnell is facing scrutiny from Democrats on impeachment vote
Many have called for Mitch McConnell to recuse himself and accuse Senate Republicans of pre-judging the evidence even before the trial begins. source
Trump reacts to impeachment, scathing new op-ed calls for his removal l ABC News
ABC News’ Jon Karl reports on the latest reactions from the White House in the wake of the impeachment decision. #ABCNews #ChristianityToday #Trump #Impeachment source
Senators who vote against witnesses are ‘complicit in a cover-up’: Dem senator | ABC News
Sen. Chris Van Hollen is interviewed on “This Week” on the Democratic strategy on impeachment. #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Impeachment #DemocraticSenator source
GOP’s Susan Collins breaks ranks with Mitch McConnell
The Maine senator criticized the Senate majority leader’s vow to work in “total coordination” with the White House in the president’s impeachment trial. #GOP #SusanCollins…
Can we maintain a ‘shred of national unity’?: McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized Democrats’ reaction to the killing of Qassem Soleimani and the handling of the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump….
Schumer will ‘hope, pray’ some in GOP will vote for impeachment trial witnesses l ABC News
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is interviewed on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #Trump #Impeachment #Politics source
Trump will ‘be impeached forever’: Pelosi | ABC News
In an exclusive interview, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi joins George Stephanopoulos on “This Week.” #ThisWeek #HouseSpeaker #NancyPelosi #Impeachment #Iran #Trump source
