President Obama is hosting incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a rare Oval Office meeting. This is the first private face to face since the election that gave Republicans control of the Senate

President Obama is hosting incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a rare Oval Office meeting. This is the first private face-to-face since the election that gave Republicans control of the Senate. CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante joins CBSN with more on what they could be discussing.

• Dec 3, 2014
• 3:41

Clarence Page, David Ignatius, Susan Page, Mark Leibovich, and Michael Gerson discuss the prospects for bipartisan legislation on immigration in the wake of President Obama's executive action

Clarence Page, David Ignatius, Susan Page, Mark Leibovich, and Michael Gerson discuss the prospects for bipartisan legislation on immigration in the wake of President Obama's executive action.

• Nov 23, 2014
• 6:37

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, warns there will be consequences if President Obama moves forward with executive action on immigration

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, warns there will be consequences if President Obama moves forward with executive action on immigration

• Nov 20, 2014
• 2:15

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, reacts defensively when she's asked whether Democrats' loss in the midterm elections should prompt her to step down from leadership

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, reacts defensively when she's asked whether Democrats' loss in the midterm elections should prompt her to step down from leadership.

• Nov 13, 2014
• 2:14

While meeting with Republican senators-elect, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he is “distressed” about the emissions deal

While meeting with Republican senators-elect, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he is “distressed” about what he describes as an “unrealistic” new climate deal reached by President Obama during his visit to China.

• Nov 12, 2014
• 0:47

During a meeting with senior congressional leaders, President Obama says the midterm elections reflected a desire for more bipartisanship and less conflict in Washington

During a meeting with senior congressional leaders, President Obama says the midterm elections reflected a desire for more bipartisanship and less conflict in Washington.

• Nov 7, 2014
• 3:11

Obama and incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the two can work together to pass legislation

President Obama said in a press conference Wednesday that he is optimistic that Washington will be more productive for the rest of his term. Obama and incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the two can work together to pass legislation. Major Garrett reports on what can be accomplished as a lame-duck president.

• Nov 6, 2014
• 3:21

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell outlined his party's priorities for the next two years in a Wednesday press conference

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell outlined his party's priorities for the next two years in a Wednesday press conference. Among the proposals are approving the Keystone XL pipeline, fixing the immigration system and making changes to Obamacare. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.

• Nov 6, 2014
• 2:26

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, says the presidential ambitions of some of his members won't hinder the Senate's functioning

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, says the presidential ambitions of some of his members won't hinder the Senate's functioning.

• Nov 5, 2014
• 2:13

President Obama jokes he'd like to share some "Kentucky bourbon" with the man who's likely to be the next Senate majority leader

President Obama jokes he'd like to share some "Kentucky bourbon" with the man who's likely to be the next Senate majority leader.

• Nov 5, 2014
• 2:29

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, discusses the GOP's strong showing in the 2014 midterm elections and areas of potential compromise with Democrats

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, discusses the GOP's strong showing in the 2014 midterm elections and areas of potential compromise with Democrats.

• Nov 5, 2014
• 2:37

After prevailing in a tough race against Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, says the parties have an "obligation to work together" where they can find common ground

After prevailing in a tough race against Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, says the parties have an "obligation to work together" where they can find common ground.

• Nov 4, 2014
• 2:39

Kentucky's Democratic Senate candidate continues to avoid a question that could link her more closely to the Obama administration

Kentucky's Democratic Senate candidate continues to avoid a question that could link her more closely to the Obama administration

• Oct 14, 2014
• 3:03

Biden to hold first formal press conference

After 64 days in office, President Joe Biden will hold his first formal press conference. The questions from reporters are expected to run the gamut from voting rights to migration to the pandemic. CBS News' Elise Preston joins Anne-Marie Green on "CBSN AM" with a look at what to expect.

• Mar 25, 2021
• 4:01

The Senate majority leader celebrated Nevada natives who helped the Washington Nationals clinch the MLB National League East title

The Senate majority leader celebrated Nevada natives who helped the Washington Nationals clinch the MLB National League East title.

• Sep 17, 2014
• 2:21

CBS News political director John Dickerson discusses what races to watch in the upcoming midterm elections

With little more than two months until the midterm elections, attention is focusing on several races that could determine control of the Senate. CBS News political director John Dickerson discusses what races to watch.

• Aug 31, 2014
• 1:48

A 2014 midterm election landscape that looked difficult for Democrats a year ago has only gotten more so

CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about this year's most competitive Senate races and why Democrats have cause to worry about losing their majority.

• Aug 14, 2014
• 3:10

The former president helps Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in her quest to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

Former President Bill Clinton helps Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in her quest to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

• Aug 6, 2014
• 2:18

Baker, who passed away Thursday at 88 years old, was loved by members of both parties, Senate leaders say

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., say former Sen. Howard Baker, a Republican who passed away Thursday, was well-loved by members of both parties.

• Jun 26, 2014
• 3:24

The Senate minority leader appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to debate a constitutional amendment to regulate campaign spending

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to debate a constitutional amendment to regulate campaign spending.

• Jun 3, 2014
• 1:15

The Senate majority leader appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to debate a constitutional amendment to regulate campaign spending

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to debate a constitutional amendment to regulate campaign spending.

• Jun 3, 2014
• 3:29

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley held a signing ceremony recognizing the woolly mammoth as the official state fossil

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley held a signing ceremony recognizing the woolly mammoth as the official state fossil. The idea was hatched by 8-year-old Olivia McConnell but ran into trouble when senators tacked on language declaring mammoths were God's creations. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• May 27, 2014
• 0:49

Primary voters in six states go to the poll Tuesday

Primary voters in six states go to the poll Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Louisville, Ky., on the race between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Tea Party-backed Matt Bevin.

• May 20, 2014
• 2:57

The Senate minority leader had a little trouble finding his footing during a primary eve campaign event in Lexington, Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had a little trouble finding his footing during a primary eve campaign event. The minority leader's campaign tells CBS News that McConnell suffered from polio as a child.

• May 19, 2014
• 0:31

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was supposed to face a strong challenge from a conservative primary opponent, but it hasn't quite turned out that way

CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris talks with RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's reelection bid, and why his GOP primary opponent seems to be faltering.

• May 15, 2014
• 2:01

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