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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the top Republican in Senate, leaves the chamber after Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new Democratic senators, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The victory by the two candidates in the pivotal Georgia runoff election this month was decisive in handing Democrats the majority in the Senate and forcing McConnell to become the minority leader. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: Biden off to a bad start on climate, pipeline, immigration policies

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Congressional leadership including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of Calif., Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, arrive to watch the flag-draped casket of the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., as is carried by a joint services military honor guard from Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP) ** FILE **

Republican pigs go full ‘Animal Farm’ and stab Donald Trump in the back

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

In this image from video, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks as the Senate reconvenes after protesters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)

Mitch McConnell: Donald Trump ‘fed lies’ to violent mob attacking U.S. Capitol

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

U.S. Capitol Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Latest: Pelosi wants fines for bypassing House security

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., arrives as a joint session of the House and Senate convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool via AP) **FILE**

Mitch McConnell says he’s undecided on Trump impeachment

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

After violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., returns to the House chamber to continue the joint session of the House and Senate and count the Electoral College votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell says lawmakers are reviewing security breach at Capitol

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks back from the House Chamber after a Senate procession carrying boxes holding Electoral College votes through Statuary Hall to the House Chamber for a joint session to confirm the Electoral College votes, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Mitch McConnell bucks Trump’s ‘sweeping conspiracy theories’

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

In this image from video, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks as the Senate reconvenes after protesters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)

Mitch McConnell on Capitol chaos: ‘We will not bow to lawlessness’

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, R-Wis., speaks during a hearing to discuss election security and the 2020 election process on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)

The Latest: Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker of the House

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Graffiti reading, "Where's my money" is seen on a door of the home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. As of Saturday morning, messages like “where’s my money” and other expletives were written with spray paint across the front door and bricks of the Kentucky Republican’s Highlands residence. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi homes vandalized

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Graffiti reading, &quot;Where's my money&quot; is seen on a door of the home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. As of Saturday morning, messages like “where’s my money” and other expletives were written with spray paint across the front door and bricks of the Kentucky Republican’s Highlands residence. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails

By TIMOTHY D. EASLEY and TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

In this photo taken July 6, 2016, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich share the stage during a campaign rally in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ** FILE **

Newt Gingrich urges vote on $2,000 checks before Tuesday elections in Georgia

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks back to his office on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mitch McConnell: Democrats want ‘socialism for rich people’ with $2,000 checks

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Followed by a staffer, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, leaves the Capitol for the day, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won’t vote

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this Oct. 12, 2020, photo Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hawley, says he will raise objections next week when the Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Bidens victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay but in no way alter the final certification of Biden's win.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool) **FILE**

Josh Hawley becomes first senator to declare he’ll object to Biden’s electoral votes

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Mitch McConnell digs in against $2,000 checks: ‘Senate is not going to be bullied’

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

In this Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, speaks during a news conference with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, while Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, listens at left. (Nicholas Kamm/Pool Photo via AP) ** FILE **

McConnell blocks Democrats’ bid for quick approval of $2,000 stimulus checks

By Dave Boyer, Lauren Toms and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

The U.S. Capitol is seen, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Trump’s $2,000 checks stall in Senate as GOP blocks vote

By LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

Illustration on the Georgia elections by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Will Georgians give Mitch McConnell a second term?

By Allan H. Ryskind