Al Cross handicaps Kentucky’s political field
Welcome, Derby visitors! Here’s our annual handicapping of Kentucky’s political horses amid the pageantry of the 150th iteration of America’s oldest continuously held sporting event. The political star of...
Strong fundraisers vie to succeed McConnell as U.S. Senate Republican leader
Fundraising prowess has emerged as a key factor in choosing the next Senate GOP party leader to succeed current Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). McConnell’s announcement that he...
U.S. House Republicans deliver impeachment articles against DHS Chief Mayorkas
WASHINGTON — Eleven U.S. House Republicans serving as impeachment managers delivered two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The ceremonial...
U.S. Senate action on impeachment of Biden DHS chief coming this week
WASHINGTON — As U.S. senators return from recess this week, they’ll have to deal with the two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that U.S. House...
Kentucky Senate joins House to OK new process to fill US Senate vacancies
FRANKFORT — Kentucky senators approved a House bill that would end the governor’s power to fill U.S. Senate vacancies. This year’s change comes on the heels of a 2021 law...
Senate committee OKs bill to change Kentucky’s process for filling US Senate vacancies
A House bill that would change how Kentucky fills vacancies in U.S. Senate seats is moving in the Senate. The Senate State and Local Government committee forwarded House Bill...
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa bids for No. 3 GOP leadership post against Tom Cotton
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will face Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas in the race to become the next Senate Republican Conference chair, her office confirmed...
In bipartisan vote, House passes bill changing how Kentucky fills vacant U.S. Senate seats
With bipartisan support, a GOP-backed bill that would end the governor’s power to fill vacant U.S. Senate seats passed the House Monday. Instead, voters in a special election would...
$300 million to help rebuild from flood is closer to reaching Eastern Kentucky with plan’s approval
Almost $300 million in federal aid is a step closer to reaching Eastern Kentucky to help rebuild from devastating floods, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday. The U.S. Department...
