Not Seeking Reelection, Will McConnell Create Opposition?
Sarah Chamberlain, Republican Main Street Partnership President & CEO, & Kristen Hawn, Rokk Solutions Partner, react to Senator Mitch McConnell (R) Kentucky announcing he will not see reelection in 2026 and discuss if the Senator will create any opposition to his fellow Republican members of Congress. Sarah and Kristen speak with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's 'Balance of Power.' (Source: Bloomberg)
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US cities brace for more protests as parts of Los Angeles placed under curfew
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