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Mitch McConnell Froze Up Again While Talking to Reporters

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader stopped speaking for more than 30 seconds.

The United States Is a Gerontocracy

Here’s what that means.
Senate

Dianne Feinstein Is Becoming a Big Liability—And Republicans Know It

The 89-year-old senator, who has been on medical leave since February, is giving Mitch McConnell and Co power to block Joe Biden's court nominees by refusing to step down.

This Conservative Organization Has a Huge Say on Who Is on the Supreme Court

The Federalist Society has reshaped America’s courts.
Abortion

Mitch McConnell Acknowledges a National Abortion Ban Is  ‘Possible’ if Roe Is Overturned

The top Senate Republican explained that a federal abortion ban is on the table in his most explicit comments to date about what the SCOTUS draft leak could mean going forward.

Elizabeth Warren Wants Congress to Do Its Job

The senator tells Teen Vogue it's time to get over the bipartisanship fantasy. 

President Biden, Please Just Give Up on Bipartisanship

Mitch McConnell & co. would never...

The Racist Origins of the Senate Filibuster

The filibuster explains why the modern U.S. government is so dysfunctional.

Two Georgia Senate Races Will Determine Control of the Senate

Here’s what to know about the candidates and how to get involved.

Trump Attempting a Coup Doesn't Have to Work to Be Dangerous

Republicans are lining up to support him.

The GOP Rigged the Courts — Here’s What We Can Do

All options have to be on the table.

Amy Coney Barrett Is Too Irresponsible to Be on the Supreme Court

That super-spreading nomination announcement event should disqualify her.

GOP Leaders Flip-Flopped On Election-Year SCOTUS Nominees

"I want you to use my words against me."

Charles Booker, Amy McGrath's Primary Clouded by Voting Difficulties

In Louisville, a single polling place meant to serve an entire city became a focal point.

Our Voter Committee Plays Politician Word Association

Guess who is “groundbreaking” and who is “a disappointment.” 

Young Kentucky Dems Want McConnell Out — But Aren’t Sold on Amy McGrath

Kentucky teens say they don’t know what the Democratic front-runner stands for.

The Best Reason to Vote in 2020? Protecting the Supreme Court

Trump has already installed two extremely conservative justices.

Mitch McConnell Has a New Impeachment-Related Nickname

Critics attacked "Midnight Mitch" for his role in the Senate impeachment trial.

AOC Blasted Mitch McConnell Over a Creepy Photo of His Supporters

"Are you paying for young men to practice groping & choking members of Congress?"

Amy McGrath Launches Kentucky Senate Campaign to Oust Mitch McConnell

The ex-fighter pilot blames the 77-year-old Senate leader for Washington's dysfunction.