Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will lead defense and rules committees as Republicans prepare for majority.

Senator Mitch McConnell, stepping down as Senate Republican leader, will lead the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and chair the Senate Rules Committee, overseeing elections and voting rights. McConnell, known for advocating a strong US military, will focus on national security threats from Russia, Iran, and China. His new roles come as Republicans prepare to take Senate majority control.

November 22, 2024
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