John McCain

In Speech, Sen. McCain Decries 'Half-Baked, Spurious Nationalism'

2:09pm October 17, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Following his acceptance of the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, John McCain said U.S. abandonment of global leadership is "unpatriotic."

Sen. John McCain says defeat of the Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act is a chance for a fresh start.

Congress Emerges From Another Health Care Failure Without A Clear Path Forward

3:09pm July 28, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Whether Republicans will try to resurrect health care efforts — again — is uncertain. Republican Sen. John McCain, who cast the decisive no vote, said the bill's defeat is a chance to "start fresh."

On Tuesday on the Senate floor, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., called for a return to "regular order": the traditional legislative process, with more bipartisanship.

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What Is The 'Regular Order' John McCain Longs To Return To On Health Care?

1:55pm July 26, 2017

by Ron Elving

Regular order is not only a process but also a state of mind. It implies not only procedures but also a presumption of at least some degree of bipartisanship.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., leaves after a procedural vote on health care on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. McCain also addressed his colleagues on the floor.

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Watch: Sen. McCain Calls For Compromise In Return To Senate Floor

8:39pm July 25, 2017

by Dana Farrington

Republican John McCain of Arizona returned to Washington after being diagnosed with brain cancer to help his colleagues move forward on health care legislation. But he had a few words of his own.

Senator John McCain leaves after a procedural vote on healthcare on Thursday, as the Senate was to vote on moving head on health care with the goal of erasing much of Barack Obama's law.

John McCain Makes Dramatic Return Amid Political Storm

4:55pm July 25, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The Arizona senator, recently diagnosed with brain cancer, was back in the Senate Tuesday, casting a crucial vote to move forward on debate to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.

Glioblastomas are the most common malignant brain tumor. About 12,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the cancer every year.

John McCain Was Diagnosed With A Glioblastoma, Among The Deadliest Of Cancers

9:07pm July 20, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

About 12,000 people are diagnosed with a glioblastoma each year in the U.S. Fewer than a third of them will survive beyond two years.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has been critical of how the GOP health overhaul bill would affect people in his state.

Neurosurgeon: McCain's Recovery From Brain Surgery Might Take Weeks

12:30am July 18, 2017

by Courtney Columbus

Neurosurgeon Peter Nakaji says that the operation performed on Sen. John McCain to remove a blood clot from his brain gets people home within days, but they still need time to recover.

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., leaves a meeting of GOP senators in the U.S. capitol on June 22, when most Republican senators were given their first opportunity to look at legislation aimed at overhauling the Affordable Care Act during the closed door meeting

McConnell: Senate Will 'Defer' Vote On Republican Health Care Bill

11:42pm July 15, 2017

The Senate will postpone debate on the GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act until Sen. John McCain returns to Washington.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks during the Munich Security Conference last week. McCain's office has confirmed that while he was overseas, he met with U.S. forces in Syria about defeating ISIS.

Sen. McCain Makes Unannounced Trip To Syria To Meet With U.S. Forces

10:26am February 23, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

John McCain, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, went to Syria last week to discuss the campaign for defeating militants from the Islamic State.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper (center) talks with National Security Agency and Cyber Command chief Adm. Michael Rogers prior to testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Intelligence Chiefs 'Stand More Resolutely' Behind Finding Of Russia Election Hacking

2:15pm January 05, 2017

by Brian Naylor

A Senate hearing on the cybersecurity threat comes as intelligence agencies prepare to issue their report on Russia's involvement in the fall presidential campaign.