Politics December 3 Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to succeed McConnell Former Bluegrass State lawmaker Charles Booker, who espouses far-left policy views, has mounted a U.S. Senate bid to succeed outgoing GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Kentucky October 20 ‘America First’ attorney general distances himself from McConnell — his former boss — as Kentucky race defines GOP future Former attorney general Daniel Cameron is campaigning for the Republican primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, as multiple candidates claim to be the "America First" option.
Mitch McConnell October 16 Sen. Mitch McConnell seen on video falling inside Senate building Video captures Sen. Mitch McConnell stumbling to the ground in a Capitol Hill basement hallway while walking past a woman asking a question about ICE activity.
VIDEO October 16 Sen. Mitch McConnell seen falling down while walking in Senate office hallway Sen. Mitch McConnell was captured on camera falling down while walking in Senate office hallway on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Courtesy: The Sunrise Movement)
Politics 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.
Senate 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.
Senate 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.
Opinion 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.
Republicans 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 91±¬ÁÏ Digital.
Politics 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.