National Security

McConnell Reportedly Turning on Border Bill to Appease Trump

‘IN A QUANDARY’

“We don’t want to do anything to undermine him,” the senator reportedly told Republicans Wednesday night.

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a press conference following the Republicans weekly policy luncheon on January 23, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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