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'America first' vs. 'America last': What does Trump's return mean for US foreign policy?

As President-elect Donald Trump stands poised return to the presidency, what will his foreign policy entail? Sen. Mitch McConnell says Trump should base his foreign policy on "hard power."

Opinion December 15

3 ways to minimize your own risk of falling like Pelosi and McConnell

Each year, one out of every four Americans 65 years of age and older falls, leading to millions of emergency room visits and 1 million fall-related hospitalizations

Politics December 14

McConnell warns RFK Jr. to steer clear of the polio vaccine

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, warned any incoming members of the Trump administration not to undermine confidence in the polio vaccine.

Politics December 10

McConnell's Senate money machine makes transition to Thune as new era begins

McConnell's aligned fundraising group is being outfitted with Thune allies as the Senate Republican leader prepares to hand over power.

VIDEO December 10

Sen. Thune speaks after McConnell suffers fall

Sen. John Thune speaks, says Sen. McConnell 'fine' after suffering fall during GOP lunch.

Washington DC December 10

Sen. McConnell reportedly fine after falling during GOP lunch

Sen. Mitch McConnell fell during a GOP lunch on Tuesday and was met with a wheelchair and emergency crews in his office on Capitol Hill.

Mitch McConnell December 3

McConnell criticizes federal judges for reversing retirement decisions as 'open partisanship'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized two U.S. district court judges who reversed plans to retire after former President Trump won re-election.

VIDEO December 3

Senate GOP leader slams 'partisan Democrat district judges' who announced unretirements after Trump won

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., criticized two district court judges who reversed their announced retirements after former President Trump won re-election last month. 

Mitch McConnell November 22

Mitch McConnell announces his new posts for the 119th Congress

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that he will chair the Senate Rules Committee as well as the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense during the 119th Congress.

Politics November 19

Rick Scott outlines consensus for 'dramatic change' to Senate operation in post-McConnell era

Sen. Rick Scott detailed a number of areas in which Republicans overwhelmingly want change ahead of the new Congress.