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Mitch McConnell

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Senate Democrats Block Police Reform Bill

Senate Democrats blocked the JUSTICE Act, a police reform bill introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., on a 55 to 45 cloture vote.

Axne Introduces Bailout Bill for State and Local Governments

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, introduced a bill that would bail out states and local governments with budget shortfalls due to COVID-19.

A Potential Consequence of a Senate Impeachment Trial

Should House Democrats impeach President Donald Trump, a Senate impeachment trial could negatively impact U.S. Senators running for president.

House Votes to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry Along Party Lines

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-196 along party lines to pass a resolution that formalizes the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

McConnell’s Ancestry Is Irrelevant to the Reparations Debate

Shane Vander Hart: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s great-great-grandfathers’ ownership of slaves is irrelevant to the reparations debate.

(Video) Senate Republicans Discuss SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Senate Republicans discussed the upcoming confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Episode 61: Weighing the Kavanaugh Accusations

On the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart discusses the allegations of sexual misconduct against SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Students for Life “Socks It” to Planned Parenthood at Iowa State

Students for Life brought a pro-life message to Iowa State University, exposing students to the number of abortions Planned Parenthood does in one week.

Ernst and Grassley Call for Senate to Cancel October Recess

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) to cancel October recess.

Ted Cruz Dings CNN’s Tweet About His Consumer Freedom Amendment

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) effectively rebutted CNN’s tweet about his amendment to the Senate health care bill with one tweet of his own.

Chuck Grassley Addresses White House Meeting on Supreme Court

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) discusses the meeting he with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the Supreme Court vacancy.

Grassley and McConnell’s Only Job To Do With Obama’s SCOTUS Pick

Robert Romano: U.S Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have one job to do on Obama’s SCOTUS nominee – nothing.

A Brokered Convention Is a Disaster in the Making for GOP

There is a group of establishment Republicans who are preparing for a floor flight via a brokered convention should Donald Trump win the nomination.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

On Tuesday U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced S.1881 legislation intended to protect women’s health and defund Planned Parenthood.

Petty Politics Trump Principles in U.S. Senate

Pro-life U.S. Senators should have sided with U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) who sought a roll call vote on defunding Planned Parenthood.

Joni Ernst Discusses Importance of Trade in Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to discuss the need for Trade Promotion Authority.