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“I’ve made no secret of my intentions”: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader

Sen. Ted Cruz held back when asked if he would back Cornyn. “Oh, there’ll be plenty of time to assess those questions,” he told reporters.

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Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Republican Leader In US Senate

Mitch McConnell, the veteran and powerful US political tactician who has advanced conservative causes for years and been a strong defender of aid to Ukraine, announced abruptly Wednesday that he would leave his post as leader of the Republicans in the Senate later this year.

International Business Times

Mitch McConnell’s time in the Senate will be remembered as sad and cynical

He was once a moderate. As his party moved right, so did he – presiding over an ever-more partisan, acrimonious Senate

The Guardian - US

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Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican leader in US Senate

Kentucky senator, 82 and the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step aside as minority leader at end of this year

The Guardian - US

Senator Mitch Mcconnell Announces Retirement As Republican Senate Leader

Senator Mitch McConnell announces retirement as Republican leader after 40 years in the Senate, marking a new era in Senate leadership.

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Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate minority leader in November

McConnell announced his plans Wednesday on the Senate floor, where he talked about waiting for a day when he would have total clarity about the end of his work: "That day arrived today."

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Mitch Mcconnell To Step Down As Senate Minority Leader

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in U.S. Senate history, is expected to announce his resignation, marking a significant m...

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McConnell will back Trump to ‘improve path’ to Senate majority, colleague says

Senator made anonymous comment to the Hill before Republican Senate leader announced he will step down in November

The Guardian - US

It's time for Mike Johnson to step up

Does the Republican House speaker have the guts to sacrifice his ambition to stave off a government shutdown?

Salon

McConnell to step down from Senate leadership - Roll Call

Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, said he will leave GOP leadership in the new year.

Roll Call

Biden urges Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel

President Biden urges Congress leaders to act quickly to avoid government shutdown, pass aid for Ukraine and Israel.

The Hindu

Biden and Harris meet congressional leaders to try to avert government shutdown

Chuck Schumer says ‘we’re hopeful we can get this done quickly’ after meeting in Oval Office before 1 March deadline

The Guardian - US

House Republicans' Budget Battle Threatens Economic Stability

House Republicans' refusal to compromise on the budget threatens economic stability and sparks concerns over the nation's financial health.

International Business Times

Amid Looming Shutdown Threat, Biden Calls Congressional Leaders To White House

President Biden convenes congressional leaders amid looming shutdown and Ukraine aid pressure.

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Biden Hosts High-stakes White House Talks On Ukraine, Shutdown

US President Joe Biden hosts urgent talks with top Congress leaders at the White House Tuesday, in a bid to unlock billions of dollars in stalled Ukraine aid and avert a government shutdown at home.

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Biden Urges Congress To Avoid Shutdown, Pass Aid Packages

President Biden and congressional leaders discuss government shutdown and national security aid for Ukraine and Israel to prevent negative impacts on Ameri...

The Guardian - US

McConnell upbeat on avoiding government shutdown after White House talks – as it happened

President met congressional leaders ahead of partial shutdown threat on Friday; Schumer and Johnson both described talks as ‘frank’ and ‘intense’

Roll Call

Biden, leaders optimistic about avoiding shutdown, press Johnson on Ukraine - Roll Call

House and Senate leaders said after a meeting with Biden they were working to avoid a partial shutdown when spending bills expire March 1.

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Top Senate Republican McConnell Vows To Prevent Shutdown As Deadlines Loom

"We're not going to allow the government to shut down," Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) told reporters on his way to the Senate chamber.

Roll Call

Critical spending decisions await Tuesday White House meeting - Roll Call

Senators returned to Washington on Monday with scant sign of the elusive spending breakthrough needed to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Latin Times

Mayorkas Impeachment Trial: Different Paths as Senate Returns From Break

It is highly unlikely the DHS Secretary will be removed from his post, but there are different ways to get there

The Guardian - US

Senior Republican who called Trump ‘inexcusable’ endorses him for president

Senator John Thune previously denounced Trump for role in Capitol attack in 2021 but now vows to back him in 2024 election

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Biden Urges Bipartisan Support For Ukraine Aid And Government Funding

President Biden to meet congressional leaders to discuss emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel, and avert government shutdown. Urgent focus on passing b...

Latin Times

Biden Reportedly Weighing Turning Down Asylum Seekers who Cross the Border Illegally

The measure could be implemented through executive action. It would likely face internal backlash from more progressive factions of the Democratic Party

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At the Races: Run the World (Older Women) - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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