McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees

6 articles, oldest first.

1. Newsweek

   Mitch McConnell emerges as swing vote for Trump nominees ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Feb 12, 2025

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   Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has voted against three of President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees.

2. Winchester Star

   McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees ↗ (opens Winchester Star)

   Published Feb 13, 2025

   Same headline from 3 more outlets

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   No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mind. The long-serving former Republican leader rejected President Donald Trump’s more high-profile Cabinet nominees. The Kentucky senator voted against

3. Green Field Reporter

   McConnell tests the strengths and limits of his power opposing a trio of Trump's Cabinet nominees - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Feb 13, 2025

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   WASHINGTON (AP) — No longer in charge, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been speaking his mind, the long-serving GOP leader rejecting President Donald Trump’s more high-profile Cabinet nominees — alone at times, among the Republicans, casting his no votes.

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