Senate, John Thune and Republicans

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency.
Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.
A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader
In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year.
John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years. In doing so, they decided against choosing Trump ally Sen.
Senate Republicans choose John Thune as their new leader, replacing McConnell
Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell in the top job.
It’s Official — Barrasso Elected To No. 2 Leadership Role In U.S. Senate
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso was elected Senate whip on Wednesday, the No. 2 leadership position in the U.S. Senate.
Trump returns to Washington as Senate Republicans choose new leader
President-elect Trump took a victory lap in the nation’s capital, bouncing from meetings with House Republicans to President Biden in the Oval Office. It comes as critical roles are being filled, from more members of Trump’s cabinet to new leaders in the Senate.
Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
It was the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades. Three senators were competing to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year and Republicans take back the Senate majority.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
Sen. John Thune​ of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn​ of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
US Senate Republicans to pick new leader amid pressure from Trump allies
U.S. Senate Republicans will gather behind closed doors on Wednesday to pick their next leader in the face of a public pressure campaign by supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who favor the long-shot bid of a hardline Trump loyalist.
Senators cast votes on new GOP leader
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on senators vying for Republican majority leader.
Gaetz Could Get Confirmed Without the Senate: How Recess Appointments Work
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Explainer: Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year
Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress will give Donald Trump the power to achieve many of his goals ...
Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader, President-elect Donald Trump ...
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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell
“It’s a new day in the United States Senate; it’s a new day in America,” the majority leader-elect told reporters following ...
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Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
But when was the last time the GOP controlled the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the presidency all at one time?
Pennsylvania US Senate race will go to a recount
The unofficial results in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania have triggered a legally required statewide ...
Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda
The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump ...
John Cornyn ready to shift focus after falling short in Senate leadership bid
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he will still seek reelection in 2026 after falling a few votes short Wednesday in his ...