McConnell's Return to Senate a Sigh of Relief for Republicans, but Questions Remain The past three months have seen a tumultuous landscape in Washington D. C.
, with key legislation stalled and partisan tensions running high. Amidst this backdrop, Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate after a three month absence is being hailed as a welcome respite by Republican colleagues.
As Senate Majority Leader, McConnell has long been the linchpin holding together the fragile Republican coalition.