Mr. McConnell’s office declined to confirm the call or address questions about it. Mr. McConnell’s team sought to play down any animosity, noting that he also hopes to proceed on a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, despite the setbacks. Speaking at a gathering this week in Kentucky, Mr. McConnell mounted a defense of the chamber’s work, arguing that complicated legislation takes time. Mr. McConnell has been seeking to boost Mr. Strange, who took office after Mr. Trump named Jeff Sessions as his attorney general.

Source: New York Times August 09, 2017 21:48 UTC