Senator McConnell's Press Office

The official Twitter account of the press office for U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell. Also follow: @SenMcConnell

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

As a lifelong college sports fan, I’m proud to join our Kentucky universities in supporting the Protect College Sports Act. I care deeply about the traditions, rivalries, and communities that make college athletics so special. A national framework for NIL can bring much-needed clarity, consistency, and stability to the evolving landscape of college sports and provide greater certainty for student-athletes.

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

Kentucky mourns the loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty.

Trooper Phillips gave his life protecting the people of Kentucky. We are grateful for his courage and service, and we will remember his sacrifice. May God comfort his loved ones as well as all who served alongside him.

[The Hill @thehill]

McConnell leads 4 GOP senators in calling for Trump to release Taiwan arms funding

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[The Washington Times @WashTimes]

Sen. Mitch McConnell and three fellow GOP senators sent a letter urging the Trump administration to release $1.3 billion in approved military aid and process $14 billion in delayed weapons sales to Taiwan during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit. https://t.co/4rPyyTbkD7

[The Washington Sun @washingtonsun]

Republicans led by Sen. Mitch McConnell are pressing the Trump administration to release $1.3 billion in military aid to Taiwan and approve a stalled $14 billion arms package.
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[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June. I’m really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues.

My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven’t made it any easier. I’m still not quite back to 100%, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.

Elaine and I are very grateful for all the continued well wishes from our fellow Kentuckians, and I’m glad to get back to more of business as usual on their behalf this month.

[Senator McConnell's Press Office @McConnellPress]

.@SenMcConnell on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks: https://t.co/uaduc0VGwi

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.@SenMcConnell issued the following statement today: https://t.co/BQzBQuI6ow

[Senator McConnell's Press Office @McConnellPress]

Update from @SenMcConnell and the Office of the Attending Physician: https://t.co/pSEq548qPM

[Senator McConnell's Press Office @McConnellPress]

Statement from @SenMcConnell:

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Statement from @SenMcConnell: https://t.co/jXwH7wBGka

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

I was encouraged by the President’s nomination of Jay Clayton to be the Director of National Intelligence. Mr. Clayton is known to the Senate, and his distinguished prior service, overseeing sensitive financial investigations as SEC Chair and leading consequential national security prosecutions as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, suggests he has the intellect, temperament, managerial capacity, discretion, and experience required by statute for this position. I look forward to the Senate’s consideration of his nomination.

[Senator McConnell's Press Office @McConnellPress]

.@SenMcConnell, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, “A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the @usairforce”: https://t.co/ewlrAhFfkD

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

Democrats’ reckless blockade of border security and law enforcement is finally behind us. If there’s a lesson to take from their months of madness, it’s the importance of regular-order, full-year funding bills. And that’s where I’ll continue to put my full attention.

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

I’m grateful for President Trump’s announcement today that provides significant federal funding for the coal industry in Kentucky. The President’s continued support of coal is a welcome contrast from the Obama-Biden years, when the federal government actively undermined the livelihood of thousands of miners and industry professionals. Those days are no longer. People across the country still depend on coal-fired power for reliable and affordable energy, and it still helps keep the lights on in Kentucky. Support for coal is critical to our nation’s security and the economic well-being of everyday Americans.

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

It was great to be at Chad Meredith’s investiture today in Lexington, Kentucky, as he officially takes his seat on the federal bench. I’m confident in Chad’s future, and I’m excited for all his coming success as a federal judge.

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

Families across Kentucky have suffered from the opioid and substance abuse epidemic for far too long. After years of heartbreaking loss, there is finally a glimmer of hope: overdose deaths in Kentucky declined by nearly 23% last year. This progress is encouraging, but our work is far from over. We must keep dangerous drugs out of our communities and support those in recovery. As long as I serve in the Senate, I will keep fighting to prevent and treat addiction in Kentucky.
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[Senator McConnell's Press Office @McConnellPress]

The local community celebrated with @SenMcConnell & @RepGuthrie the $23 million in federal funding... “The reason we’re all here today is a classic example of various levels of government working together to produce an outcome,” McConnell said. https://t.co/dNsQSyBOsl

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

On Memorial Day, we remember those who put their lives on the line in defense of American freedom. My father was a foot soldier who fought during World War II on the Eastern front. His bravery, and the bravery and determination of his fellow soldiers helped us achieve victory over evil, and so many of his brothers in arms did not make it home. So today we honor them and pledge to move forward with pride and the continued strength to come together to protect and defend our country.

[Senator McConnell's Press Office @McConnellPress]

.@SenMcConnell, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing, "A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for the @USArmy": https://t.co/h9Ooc7e2jq