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McConnell becomes maverick for Trump, GOP Senate

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Sen. Mitch McConnell has signaled he's unafraid to cross President Trump in his second term.

McConnell has already voted against three of Trump 's Cabinet picks.

Colleagues expect him to speak up, and they describe an elder statesman who is ready for a new chapter but is also willing to sound off on his values and priorities.

McConnell took over the gavel of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense on Thursday .

He made clear he would not be going quietly in the night, particularly over matters surrounding national defense and the U.S. ’s role in the world.

McConnell was caught by multiple reporters joking to his colleagues that “these are the new moderates”.

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