News Mitch McConnell calls Jan. 6 a ‘violent insurrection,’ hits Republicans for censure of Cheney, Kinzinger February 8, 2022David Jackson, USA TODAYComments Off on Mitch McConnell calls Jan. 6 a ‘violent insurrection,’ hits Republicans for censure of Cheney, Kinzinger GOP Senate leader McConnell broke with the Republican National Committee on the riot. The RNC censured two members on a committee to probe Jan. 6.