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U.S. Rep. Barr enters competitive race to succeed Sen. McConnell in Kentucky
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr launched a high-stakes Senate campaign Tuesday, opting to give up his seemingly secure House ...
Republicans Begin a Trump-Centric Battle to Succeed Mitch McConnell
The primary race in Kentucky for Mr. McConnell’s seat is expected to be one of the biggest G.O.P. clashes of 2026. On Tuesday ...
House Republican enters race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat, setting up high-stakes GOP primary
Rep. Andy Barr is jumping into the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in the November 2026 elections.
Andy Barr to launch Senate bid to succeed Mitch McConnell
Andy Barr plans to announce next week that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by former GOP leader Mitch McConnell, according to two people familiar with his plans and granted ...
'Long-term remedy' for mudslide-stricken homes could take 2 to 3 weeks, official says
We’re working on it to try to understand it. Is it from a flood… is it an act of God? There are so many things it could be ...
McConnell says Trump should ‘quit picking fights with our allies’ over tariffs
McConnell is one of a growing number of GOP senators willing to be openly critical of Trump's tariff policies.