Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84.
Mitch McConnell
Beshear's comments on McConnell's return
Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, made his first appearance on Capitol Hill following a monthslong health absence. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa reports.
McConnell casts Senate vote during return
Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Republican senator from Kentucky, made his first appearance at the Capitol in months following a prolonged health absence. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest details.
Mitch McConnell seen in D.C.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was seen in Washington, D.C., on Monday, for the first time since June. Ed O'Keefe reports.
McConnell returns to Congress after absence
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday after a monthslong absence. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
McConnell says he's been discharged from rehab
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he's been discharged from a rehab center after he was hospitalized nearly two months ago. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Sen. Rand Paul on contentious Fauci hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, angering Republican lawmakers. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who led the hearing, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Latest on Sen. Mitch McConnell health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released an update on his health over the weekend after questions swirled about his well-being. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Mitch McConnell gives update on his health
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health and a photo Sunday night after questions swirled about his well-being. Nikole Killion reports.
Maine Senate race upheaval; McConnell's health
Maine Democrats are scrambling for an alternative to Graham Platner as they pressure the Senate nominee to drop out of his race. Political strategists Joel Payne and Doug Heye join with analysis.
What happens if a lawmaker takes a long absence?
Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for more than three weeks. USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins to discuss.
Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Senate Republicans say they talked to McConnell
Questions are growing about the health of Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has not been seen since he was hospitalized in mid-June. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Mitch McConnell admitted to the hospital, spokesperson says
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
Trump's new pick for intel chief to face Senate
The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Barr projected to win Kentucky GOP Senate primary
CBS News projects that Andy Barr will win the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nikole Killion have more.
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with "flu-like symptoms"
A spokesman for Sen. Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky Republican's "prognosis is positive."
Senate advances rescissions bill
Senators advanced the rescissions package late Tuesday night that would cut $9.4 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republicans voted against the bill. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
Senate impeachment trial of Trump begins
The first day of President Trump's impeachment trial was full of surprises. Democrats are charging Mitch McConnell with orchestrating a cover up. Chip Reid has the latest.
McConnell questions Hegseth on Ukraine war
Sen. Mitch McConnell questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration's response to the Russia-Ukraine war and the stalled peace talks between the two nations. When Hegseth brought up the Biden administration's policies, McConnell said, "relitigating the past, it seems to me, is not helpful."
4/28: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Hanna Siegel, the niece of American Keith Siegel, who is being held hostage by Hamas, joins Margaret Brennan one day after Hamas released a "proof of life" video featuring her uncle. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he stands by "everything" he said in the days and weeks after the Jan. 6 attack about former President Donald Trump's actions related to that day.
Sen. McConnell on Trump's tariff authority
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky answered questions on Thursday about how much power the president should hold over tariffs.
McConnell blasts Trump's handling of Ukraine
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell took a shot at the Trump administration for how it has handled the war in Ukraine. He said the president and his advisers are pursuing an "illusionary peace" and that we're headed toward "a headline that reads, 'Russia wins, America loses.'" Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss.
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