McConnell Will Remain Leader Despite Discontent Over Border Deal Collapse, Republicans Say

Republicans say Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) job is probably safe despite a rising chorus of criticism of the Kentucky Republican. On Feb. 7, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and several other Republicans called on Mr. McConnell to step down from his leadership role after the failure of a border deal that had been in the works for months. When asked by reporters whether it’s time for Mr. McConnell to go, Mr. Cruz said, “I think it is,” adding that the Senate lawmakers flanking him at the press conference “also supported the leadership challenge” to Mr. McConnell following the 2022 midterm elections, when Republicans lost seats....