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Levin Report
After Thoroughly F**king Over America, Mitch McConnell Decides to Treat Himself to a Break
Never forget: McConnell could have rid us of Donald Trump, but simply chose not to.
Congress
“It’s About Controlling Women”: Veterans Reject Tommy Tuberville’s Antiabortion Crusade
Tensions are boiling among female veterans (and on Capitol Hill) over the Alabama senator’s blockade of almost 400 military officers.
11th HOUR REPRIEVE
Congress Averts U.S. Government Shutdown With 11th Hour Short-Term Funding Bill
The 45-day reprieve gives Capitol Hill time to hammer out a deal to fund Ukraine but kicks the can down the road.
Congress
Kevin McCarthy’s Juggling Act Can’t Go On Forever
The GOP leader’s failure to control his chaos caucus and avert a likely government shutdown could force him to turn to Democrats—and potentially drive away Republicans. Matt Gaetz tells VF that “McCarthy can’t work with Democrats” and “expect to remain the Republican Speaker.”
Inside the Hive
Mitch McConnell’s Health Scare and the Future of the GOP
Politico’s Jonathan Martin explains why the Senate minority leader is unlikely to give up power—and what may be “his final battle.”
Congress
Mitch McConnell’s Freeze-Ups Haven’t Fractured Senate Republicans—Yet
The Senate minority leader told a swarm of reporters Wednesday that he isn’t stepping aside over health concerns, as his Republican colleagues circled the wagons—at least, most of them. “Am I concerned?” said Missouri’s Josh Hawley. “Yeah.”
Senate
Mitch McConnell’s Second Freeze-up Is Going to Be Very Hard for Republicans to Ignore
The Senate minority immediately downplayed his latest health scare, but he and his colleagues are sure to face some uncomfortable questions when they come back from recess.
Politics
Falls and a Freeze-Up: Mitch McConnell’s Health Scares Prompt Succession Chatter
The 81-year-old minority leader is the longest-serving party head in Senate history. But a spate of health issues has fellow senators wondering whether McConnell’s reign is slowly coming to an end.
GOP
Mitch McConnell’s Freeze-Up Presents Stark Questions for Senate Republicans
The incident has renewed concerns around the Senate minority leader’s health troubles and succession plans as John Thune, John Barrasso, and John Cornyn wait in the wings.
Senate
Dianne Feinstein Bucks Pressure to Resign, Asks for a Temporary Replacement on Judiciary Committee
The 89-year-old Democrat, the oldest member of the Senate, has been away from the chamber since February due to medical issues, slowing down Biden judicial confirmations and triggering calls for her to resign.
Levin Report
Mitch McConnell One Day Away From Saying He’d Back Mussolini for President If The Italian Dictator Won the GOP Nomination
The Senate minority leader has made it clear that he would back literally any Republican nominee for president, including Donald Trump, despite the former president’s racist attacks on his wife.
Congress
Republicans Have Long Called for the Social Security and Medicare Cuts They Are Now Outraged By
Joe Biden’s assertion that Republicans want to gut major entitlements was met with jeers and boos among GOPers.
Politics
Republicans Are Trying to Confuse Americans About the Biden and Trump Classified Docs Scandals
Mitch McConnell says Biden and Trump should be treated exactly the same way. But the situations are very different.
coronavirus
Can America Learn This Pandemic’s Lessons Before the Next One Hits?
Three years of COVID have made it all too clear how clumsy communication, poor coordination, and rampant political division can harm public health. As new threats rise owing to climate change and the spread of risky biotech, experts say action is needed now to stop the next outbreak from becoming even worse.
Congress
“They’re Going to Waste a Lot of People’s Time”: House Democrats Gird for Benghazi 2.0
Democrats know what it’s like to be the subject of wall-to-wall Republican investigations. As the House GOP sets its sights on probes into Dr. Fauci, Hunter Biden, and more, can Democrats win at information warfare?
GOP
Mitch McConnell to Republicans on Midterms: I Told You These Weirdos Would Lose
The Senate minority leader once again lamented the “candidate quality” the GOP put forth in 2022 — and, this time, took a direct shot at Donald Trump, whose standing in the party has waned.
Leadership Limbo
House and Senate Leadership Might See A Shake-Up
Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests that Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy might not have the votes if GOP takes the House.
2022 Midterms
John Fetterman Wins Pennsylvania Senate Race
Despite suffering a stroke, Fetterman managed to beat Trump-backed Republican Mehmet Oz, giving Democrats a key pick-up and better chance to keep their Senate majority.
Inside the Hive
“He’s Running”: Star Strategists Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri, and John Heilemann Talk Trump and ’24—But First, the Midterms
With J.D. Vance, Kari Lake, and other “big lie” Republican candidates, America is going to go down a “rabbit hole” of chaos, according to the hosts of The Circus. Plus, Anand Giridharadas toughens up progressive messaging.
Midterms
Mitch McConnell Says He'll "Stick With" Herschel Walker Because Of Course He Will
The Senate minority leader, who desperately wants the GOP to get back the majority, also refused to address Donald Trump's racist attack on his wife and claimed to enjoy the nickname "Old Crow."