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Andy Barr is the Republican nominee to succeed Mitch McConnell, and the two are involved in clashes over defense spending plans in the Senate.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Andy Barr wins the Kentucky Senate election, succeeding Mitch McConnell.
  2. Trump rallies for Barr; Booker endorsed by Beshear as Senate race heats up.

How it started

5 reports, 5 independent, last reported Tue 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Andy Barr is the Republican nominee to succeed Mitch McConnell, and the two are involved in clashes over defense spending plans in the Senate.

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Mitch McConnellAndy BarrsenateDonald Trump

How it developed

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  1. Andy Barr wins the Kentucky Senate election, succeeding Mitch McConnell.1 source
  2. Health issues affect his ability to serve in the Senate.Sub-event
  3. Political succession and defense spending clashes between McConnell and Barr in the Senate.1 source
  4. McConnell and Trump split over policy; Barr won the nomination to replace McConnell.1 source

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