McConnell advanced Matthew Byrne's nomination to judge while serving in the Senate, and consulted with John Thune about his recovery.

The entities involved

• Mitch McConnell →

  American politician and lawyer (born 1942)

  • Mitch McConnell chairs the Appropriations subcommittee and serves as a leader in the Senate, representing his home state of Kentucky.Mon 01:01
  • The Senate considered a measure on June 23, 2026, regarding the limitation of President Trump's war powers concerning Iran.Thu 20:52
• Matthew Byrne →

  researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-0283-782X)

  Nothing else this week.

• John Thune →

  American politician (born 1961)

  • President Trump is expected to speak at a convention in Dallas.Mon 07:48
  • Donald Trump pressures Senate Republicans, including John Thune and Bill Pulte, regarding legislative action.Mon 06:50

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• Mitch McConnell and John Thune serve as U.S. Senators representing the state of Kentucky.Jun 23
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