McConnell stepping down as Senate GOP leader, ending historic 17-year run
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
The incident marks the second time McConnell appeared to freeze and fall silent for several seconds.
The U.S. Senate minority leader tripped and fell at a private dinner in Washington, D.C.
The Senate minority leader, 81, was at a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel when he tripped and fell, his office said.
Deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick's brother said of Republican leaders that "they have no idea what integrity is."
"When you have a 7-year-old child, $600 doesn't do anything for them," one mother from the Bronx said.
Following the House's approval Monday of legislation to boost the direct payments to Americans from $600 to $2,000, all eyes are on the Republican-controlled Senate.
Key lawmakers are approaching a deal on an economic relief package that would include unemployment benefits, but not state and local aid or a liability shield.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asked Senate Republicans not to object to the election results when Congress convenes on January 6 to count the electoral votes, two sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.
With COVID cases spiking nationwide, and the economy set to feel the effects, politicians start to get more serious about a stimulus package.
Democrats and Republicans agree on the need for a stimulus package, but disagree on specifics like stimulus checks and and the overall cost.
Containing the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy top the list for the incoming Biden administration, and a stimulus package will be a key component.
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
McConnell told Senate Republicans Tuesday that he urged the White House against making a deal on a large coronavirus stimulus bill ahead of the election, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Ginsburg, who died Friday at age 87 after a battle with cancer, leaves behind an open seat on the Supreme Court where conservatives now outnumber the liberals.
Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday that New Jersey is likely "several" weeks away from even a phase one reopening of the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo once again lit into Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion of not bailing out states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut because they are largely Democratic and saying they should instead declare bankruptcy.
McConnell suggested on a radio show that Republicans should oppose additional aid for state and local governments such as New York and New Jersey in future coronavirus relief bills in what he later called a "blue state bailout."
House and Senate leaders traded heated accusations the day after the vote to impeach President Trump, setting the stage for a Senate impeachment trial in the new year.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on two articles of impeachment against President Trump this week.
Mitch McConnell met with the retired police officers and firefighters weeks after comedian Jon Stewart and many ailing emergency workers criticized lawmakers for not acting faster to approve the funding.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting this week with Sept. 11 first responders following withering criticism from comedian Jon Stewart that Congress had failed to ensure that a victims' compensation fund never runs out of money.
Lou Alvarez, one of the retired NYPD officers who just sat in an emotional congressional hearing with Jon Stewart, announced he has entered hospice care due to the incurable nature of his cancer.
In his testimony before Congress last week, Jon Stewart called out members who were not present for the hearing, but Majority leader Mitch McConnell says that's just the way things work.
Which book should we read next: "Becoming Madam Secretary" by Stephanie Dray, "Finding Margaret Fuller" by Allison Pataki, or "Sylvia's Second Act" by Hillary Yablon.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Overnight, a 19-year-old was taken into custody for questioning as a possible second shooter in the case.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Overnight, a 19-year-old was taken into custody for questioning as a possible second shooter in the case.
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Sun will mix with clouds today, as it's breezy and much cooler than yesterday. Highs only around 50.
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Highs will be well above average Saturday and could top out in the low 60s - a great day for the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade!
We'll see isolated showers on and off today, while temperatures stay mild with highs in the 60s.
Today will be mostly sunny and warmer than yesterday, with highs around 70 for an early taste of May.
It comes just after a $54 million increase in state aid.
Sun will mix with clouds today, as it's breezy and much cooler than yesterday. Highs only around 50.
Rick Pitino on being left out: "We're not going to gripe. We're not gonna say we got screwed. None of that helps."
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Officials said the roof collapsed on top of the firefighters working inside the structure on Grand Street.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
Authorities say Amanda Wallace was caught stealing beauty products from a CVS in Lindenhurst.
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Highs will be well above average Saturday and could top out in the low 60s - a great day for the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
A former police colleague said Adams demanded oral sex in exchange for his help with an employment issue in 1993.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Child care advocates are asking the mayor to reverse the $400 million in funding cuts to the city's universal pre-k and 3-k.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to break down the most common sleep disorders.
Payments and procedure authorizations are at a standstill and it's having a real impact on lives.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C.
It was a day of confusion after almost a dozen ambulette companies stopped transporting Medicaid patients in a bitter dispute over reimbursement rates.
With expanded screening, treatment and vaccination, experts believe cervical cancer can be completely eliminated.
He'll play more than a dozen concert dates in the newly refurbished theater.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
Climate protesters used a pivotal townhall meeting scene to inject some action of their own on Broadway.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
Rick Pitino on being left out: "We're not going to gripe. We're not gonna say we got screwed. None of that helps."
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
Fire marshals said the five-alarm blaze in Sunnyside was set accidentally by a contractor. Tenants in more than 100 units were displaced.
The 12th annual Brain Fair brought out hundreds of kids to get hand-on experience learning about the most complex organ.
After their landlord wanted to double the price of their rent, tenants at 700 East 134th St., fought back and purchased the building.
Alex and Bessie Kuravsky put their bouncing baby boy to sleep and woke up to an unthinkable tragedy in their Brooklyn apartment.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Officials say lithium-ion batteries were found inside the building, but the cause remains under investigation.
Police say the 19-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds early Tuesday morning in Brooklyn.
Determined women take center stage in this next round of books to choose from.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge will be live at the Long Island high school this Friday morning.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team has the latest weather forecast.