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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2018, file photo, Democratic congressional candidate Amy McGrath speaks during a campaign event in Owingsville, Ky. Democrat Amy McGrath's campaign released a TV ad Friday, April 3, 2020, lambasting the Kentucky Republican and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for “taking a victory lap against the coronavirus.&quot; (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

McGrath offers quick response to McConnell virus-related ad

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

In this March 27, 2020, photo, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., walks to her office after signing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump wants to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure projects to create jobs and help the collapsing economy rebuild from the coronavirus' stunning blows. Pelosi says that seems about right. Sounds like the prelude to a bipartisan deal. Except that when it comes to trying to upgrade the country's road, rail, water and broadband systems, Washington frequently veers off the tracks — usually over the bill's contents and how to pay for it. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Record jobless claims but Dems, GOP divide over rescue bill

By ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., listen as President Donald Trump speaks before he signs the coronavirus stimulus relief package in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, March 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

McConnell ad touts leading role in shepherding $2.2 trillion economic rescue package

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. gives a thumbs up as he leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, where a deal has been reached on a coronavirus bill. The 2 trillion dollar stimulus bill is expected to be voted on in the Senate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

McConnell releasing ad tied to his role in virus rescue bill

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

In this image from video, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)

Mitch McConnell to adjourn Senate after passing coronavirus stimulus bill

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. gives a thumbs up as he leaves the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, where a deal has been reached on a coronavirus bill. The 2 trillion dollar stimulus bill is expected to be voted on in the Senate Wednesday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Senate passes coronavirus stimulus bill in unanimous vote

By Gabriella Muñoz and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Senate to vote on second coronavirus package Wednesday

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Amid virus, Congress’ leaders resist call for remote voting

By ALAN FRAM and MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

In this file photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., shown here walking through a gaggle of reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

Mitch McConnell rejects calls send Senate home amid coronavirus threat

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Adam Schiff FISA reform intervention protects FBI power

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks with reporters after delivering an annual speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Juneau, Alaska. Murkowski said President Donald Trump has had policies that are good and have helped Alaska but did not say if she would support his re-election bid. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Senate energy bill falls apart amid dispute over coolants

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

In this image from video, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks on the Senate floor about the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. The Senate will vote on the Articles of Impeachment on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5. (Senate Television via AP)

Mitch McConnell: Chuck Schumer playing ‘partisan political attacks’ with coronavirus

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks during a news conference, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb.11, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Democrats renew calls for gun control on one year anniversary of background check legislation

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks after watching Asian carp being harvested from Kentucky Lake near Golden Pond, Ky., Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. The harvest method mainly targets bighead and silver carp, two of the four invasive carp species collectively known as Asian carp in the U.S. Both bighead and silver carp devour plankton that form the base of the food chains, grow rapidly and reproduce prolifically, outcompeting many native fish. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mitch McConnell: ‘Foolish’ for GOP to speculate which Democrat is easiest to beat

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pauses during a news conference following a GOP strategy meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell takes aim at Democratic presidential candidates

Associated Press

In this image from video, Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks as the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump begins in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. (Senate Television via AP)

Mitch McConnell urges Senate to reject bill restricting Trump’s war powers in Iran

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., holds a news conference after leading the impeachment acquittal of President Donald Trump, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell on judges: My motto for the year is ‘leave no vacancy behind’

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, returns to the Senate chamber as Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., right, talks to the media during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump at the Capitol Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

McConnell returns Senate to business as usual, lines up judicial nominees

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, as Vice President Mike Pence applauds. (Leah Millis/Pool via AP)

Donald Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial

By Alex Swoyer and Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

McGrath says she would have voted to convict Trump in Senate

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press