...news! Barack Obama and Joe Biden won the election, receiving 365 electoral votes. John McCain and Sarah Palin picked up 173 electoral big ones. Officially. Members of the House and Senate met Thursday to tally and record the 2008 Electoral College votes... (more)

...expressed support for Israel in its fight against terrorism. The resolution, which was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, "conveys America's unequivocal and steadfast support for Israel's right to self-defense,"... (more)

...Ky. -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is about to reach a new milestone. On Saturday, the Republican will surpass former Senator Wendell Ford as the longest-serving Kentucky senator. According to the Senate historians office, Ford served 8,772 days. McConnell... (more)

...after his Jan. 20 inauguration Now he says the package might have to wait until February. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has warned Democrats against trying to move quickly without the GOP's input. He also suggested providing the stimulus money... (more)

...once President George W. Bush leaves office Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and House Minority Leader John Boehner (Ohio) have taken different approaches to the simmering contest. Roll Call is the first and only call for the people, politics and... (more)

...or not," Stewart said. "The broader point here is that we ought to take a deep breath and see where this money is being spent." Obama has assured GOP leaders that there will be a full review and the package won't be rushed, Stewart said. Confirm your registration... (more)