The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mitch-mcconnell/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mitch McConnell | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mitch-mcconnell/ 32 32 China hits back at Trump with 34% tariffs on US goods as global market rout deepens https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-hits-back-at-trump-with-34-tariffs-on-us-goods-as-global-market-rout-deepens/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:27:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518174 Beijing, which says it will file lawsuit against tariffs at WTO, announces export controls on rare earth elements used in medical tech; Asian and European marks continue to spiral

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]]> US Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection, ending long term as Republican leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sen-mitch-mcconnell-wont-seek-reelection-ending-long-term-as-republican-leader/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:17:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3487360 Republican from Kentucky, longest-serving party leader in Senate history, was Trump's ally in first term and endorsed him again in 2024, but relationship with president has soured

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]]> US Senate confirms Trump’s defense secretary nominee Hegseth after tie-breaking vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-confirms-trumps-defense-secretary-nominee-after-tie-breaking-vote/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:18:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3467322 Vance casts deciding vote after three Republicans oppose the US Army veteran and former Fox News host accused of heavy drinking and abusing his ex-wife

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]]> Now in control, Republicans pick South Dakota’s Thune to lead Senate majority https://www.timesofisrael.com/now-in-control-republicans-pick-south-dakotas-thune-to-lead-senate-majority/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:15:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3419056 Lawmaker, who broke with Trump but patched things up, to replace long-serving Mitch McConnell after defeating Texan John Cornyn in secret ballot

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]]> Netanyahu to defend ‘just war’ in July 24 speech to joint session of US Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-defend-just-war-in-july-27-speech-to-joint-session-of-congress/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:37:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3307010&preview=true&preview_id=3307010 Address to come a month later than initially planned, creating major questions regarding the kind of message PM will give as Israel awaits Hamas response to hostage deal proposal

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]]> Netanyahu accepts invitation to address joint session of Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-accepts-invitation-to-address-joint-session-of-congress/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 22:19:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3302880&preview=true&preview_id=3302880 'I'm excited for the privilege' of making Israel's case to the American people and the world, says the prime minister after bipartisan leadership sends formal letter

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]]> After weeks of delay, US Congress formally invites Netanyahu to address joint session https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-weeks-of-delay-us-congress-formally-invites-netanyahu-to-address-joint-session/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3302533 GOP and Democratic leaders of both House and Senate invite PM to 'highlight America’s solidarity with Israel' amid war with Hamas, note US and Israeli citizens held by terror group

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]]> Israel aid bill heads to US Senate for final approval after months of delay https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-aid-bill-heads-to-us-senate-for-final-approval-after-months-of-delay/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:21:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3274624 Overall $95B package, which includes aid for Ukraine and Taiwan and provisions against TikTok, will send $17B in military aid to Israel, and likely $2B in humanitarian aid for Gaza

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]]> US speaker says House GOP weighing asking Netanyahu to address Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-speaker-says-house-gop-weighing-asking-netanyahu-to-address-congress/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:51:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3249963 Johnson would need Schumer's approval for joint session speech; PM talks to Republicans after being denied meet with Democrats by Schumer who says conversation shouldn't be partisan

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]]> GOP’s Mitch McConnell to step down as party’s Senate leader after 18 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/gops-mitch-mcconnell-to-step-down-as-partys-senate-leader-after-18-years/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3234686 Kentucky octogenarian cites age in decision to end run, saying he reached 'total clarity and peace about the sunset of my work,' will serve out Senate term until 2027

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]]> Biden implores Congress to avoid government shutdown, send aid to Israel, Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-implores-congress-to-avoid-government-shutdown-send-aid-to-israel-ukraine/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:48:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3233950 US president meets with four top leaders of House, urges funding to resupply ammo for Israel's Iron Dome rocket defense system; Republican speaker keeps focus on border security

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]]> Shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight https://www.timesofisrael.com/threat-of-shutdown-ends-as-congress-passes-temporary-funding-plan-sends-it-to-biden/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 01:29:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3109217&preview=true&preview_id=3109217 Rushed package drops aid to Ukraine but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion and will fund government until November 17

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]]> Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly exits press event after freezing up midsentence https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-gop-leader-mcconnell-briefly-exits-press-event-after-freezing-up-midsentence/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 02:13:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3060024 Republican appears to lose train off thought, stare off vacantly into space for 20 seconds, raising questions about his health

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]]> Top US lawmakers converge in Israel for talks on Iran, judicial shakeup https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-us-lawmakers-converge-in-israel-for-talks-on-iran-judicial-shakeup/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:57:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2958865 Netanyahu, Herzog and others meet with Senate delegations from both parties as well as House representatives on trips sponsored by J Street and US Israel Education Association

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]]> Biden condemns ‘despicable’ attack that left Pelosi’s husband with fractured skull https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-condemns-despicable-attack-that-left-pelosis-husband-with-fractured-skull/ Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:36:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2862087 US president: 'Enough is enough is enough'; suspect allegedly spread antisemitic conspiracy theories online; some Republican lawmakers condemn attack

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