Senate Republican leadership
Coverage of Senate Republican leadership in the Nexus archive.
- McConnell was found 'unconscious' in home last month as condition remains unknown
Sen. Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at his Washington, D.C. home on June 14 and hospitalized, with his condition and return to the Senate remaining undisclosed. His office has not provided details, and this incident follows previous hospitalizations and public medical episodes in recent years.
- NRSC joins Paxton to set up joint fundraising committee
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton established a joint fundraising committee, signaling national Republican support for Paxton despite past controversies. The NRSC previously supported John Cornyn in the primary but now backs Paxton, with Senate leaders like John Thune and Tim Scott endorsing him for the general election.
- GOP tensions over DHS funding intensify between Senate, House Republicans
Tensions between Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are escalating over a stalled Homeland Security funding bill, with the recent shooting at the Washington Hilton and the assassination attempt against President Trump adding pressure. Senate Republicans argue the House should act swiftly, but disagreements persist between the chambers.