Mitch McConnell, Andy Barr and United States Senate

GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, though McConnell hasn't said he's retiring
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.
Protestors gather outside Sen. Mitch McConnell's office on Monday
Protestors, who say they are concerned citizens worried about what they see as the rising tide of fascism in the federal government, called on Sen. Mitch McConnell and other elected officials to "stand up for our constitution.
Andy Barr for Senate? Report says KY Congressman telling donors he’s in if McConnell isn’t
CBS News reported that Rep. Barr told people over the weekend that he will run for the U.S. Senate if McConnell doesn’t run again in 2026.
Andy Barr reportedly eyes 2026 Senate run if Mitch McConnell retires
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's time in the Senate could be nearing its end, and jockeying in the race to replace him has reportedly begun.
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell falls down stairs, is seen using a wheelchair
A survivor of childhood polio, Sen. Mitch McConnell’s frailty has been the subject of private conversations in the Senate for many months.
Sen. Mitch McConnell falls down stairs after senate vote, reports say
McConnell stepped down from his Senate leadership position last year. McConnell was voting to confirm Scott Turner as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, a former NFL player and Texas representative, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in an 55-44 vote.
Former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Falls Again At The Capitol
The 82-year-old Kentucky senator fell twice at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday but appeared to suffer no major injuries.
Mitch McConnell using a wheelchair after falling down stairs at the Capitol
A spokesman for McConnell said the 82-year-old senator is "fine" and using a wheelchair “purely as a precautionary measure." ...
Mitch McConnell introduces bill to support White Oak trees crucial to bourbon industry
U.S. senators have introduced a bill with bipartisan support that would support White Oak trees, which are crucial to bourbon ...
Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Morgan McGarvey express concerns over Trump's tariffs
Several Kentucky federal delegates expressed concerns after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Mexico, ...
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McConnell spoke the truth about Hegseth. Now fellow Republicans are hating on him. | Opinion
I’m not breaking any news here nor telling any secrets when I say I’m not the biggest Mitch McConnell fan. The man is a political shapeshifter who went from a reasonable, moderate Republican ...
Mitch McConnell says Trump's tariffs will 'drive the cost of everything up'
The former Senate GOP leader said that Trump's tariffs on Mexican, Canadian, and Chinese imports will be "paid for by ...
We were peaceful Americans, worried about democracy. Why did Mitch McConnell’s office call police? | Opinion
OpEd: Author Kim Edwards went to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Lexington office because no one answers the phones. Then police ...
Altered video purports to show McConnell wearing bandage after Capitol fall | Fact check
McConnell left the Capitol on Feb. 5 in a wheelchair, but there were no reports of him also wearing a bandage around his head ...