mitch mcconnell
Senate
Mitch McConnell Froze Up Again While Talking to Reporters
The 81-year-old Senate minority leader stopped speaking for more than 30 seconds.
By Eric Lutz
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.
By Eric Lutz
This Conservative Organization Has a Huge Say on Who Is on the Supreme Court
The Federalist Society has reshaped America’s courts.
By Sophie Hayssen
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.
By Charlotte Klein
Elizabeth Warren Wants Congress to Do Its Job
The senator tells Teen Vogue it's time to get over the bipartisanship fantasy.
By Lauren Young
President Biden, Please Just Give Up on Bipartisanship
Mitch McConnell & co. would never...
By Kaylen Ralph
The Racist Origins of the Senate Filibuster
The filibuster explains why the modern U.S. government is so dysfunctional.
By Sophie Hayssen
Two Georgia Senate Races Will Determine Control of the Senate
Here’s what to know about the candidates and how to get involved.
By Jameelah Nasheed
Trump Attempting a Coup Doesn't Have to Work to Be Dangerous
Republicans are lining up to support him.
By Lucy Diavolo
The GOP Rigged the Courts — Here’s What We Can Do
All options have to be on the table.
By Molly Coleman and Emma Janger
Amy Coney Barrett Is Too Irresponsible to Be on the Supreme Court
That super-spreading nomination announcement event should disqualify her.
By Danielle Campoamor
GOP Leaders Flip-Flopped On Election-Year SCOTUS Nominees
"I want you to use my words against me."
By Jewel Wicker
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.
By Lucy Diavolo
Our Voter Committee Plays Politician Word Association
Guess who is “groundbreaking” and who is “a disappointment.”
By Teen Vogue Staff
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.
By Rainesford Stauffer
The Best Reason to Vote in 2020? Protecting the Supreme Court
Trump has already installed two extremely conservative justices.
By Molly Coleman and Emma Janger
Mitch McConnell Has a New Impeachment-Related Nickname
Critics attacked "Midnight Mitch" for his role in the Senate impeachment trial.
By Lucy Diavolo
AOC Blasted Mitch McConnell Over a Creepy Photo of His Supporters
"Are you paying for young men to practice groping & choking members of Congress?"
By Lucy Diavolo
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.
By Allegra Kirkland