The top Senate Republican said his party would not allow Democrats to temporarily replace the ailing Californian on the Judiciary Committee, intensifying questions about how the chamber will function without her.
Tag: McConnell, Mitch
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When the Mad Lead the Blind
Lear, Murdoch, Trump and America’s gerontocracy.
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Injuries and Illness Slow Senators, as Well as the Senate Itself
High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats as Congress returns and prompted new questions about the future of Republican leadership.
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McConnell is among few high-profile Republicans to stay silent on Trump’s indictment.
Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, had previously been a vocal critic of the former president’s conduct in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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McConnell, Released From Hospital, Will Undergo Inpatient Rehab
The Senate minority leader had been under observation since suffering a concussion during a fall on Wednesday. He also has a “minor rib fracture,” his office said.