Who are the Republican senators vying to be the next leader
Senate Republicans returned to Washington for the first time since they secured a comfortable Senate majority and a victory for President-elect Donald Trump, but most had their eyes on a different election taking place Wednesday to determine the new party leader in the chamber.
Who is Sen. John Thune, the next GOP Senate majority leader?
The incoming Senate Republican majority made their very first major move, electing South Dakota Senator John Thune as their next leader. The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin reports from the Capitol.
What to know about new Senate Majority Leader John Thune
John Thune has been selected as the new Senate majority leader, beating out John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader
Senate Republicans choose John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as majority leader
With the GOP on the brink of a governing trifecta in Washington, Trump looms larger than ever, particularly on Capitol Hill, where his influence looks set to grow.
Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader
The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta.
John Thune Rises to the Senate Top
The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be the leader himself.
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
President-elect Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. Trump started off by fleshing out his incoming ...
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Jeh Johnson calls out Republican senators by name to stand up against Trump's bizarre staff picks
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson talks with Alex Wagner about his expectation that there are still at least a ...
Trump baffles Republican senators by picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general
The Florida congressman will need support from the majority of the Senate to be confirmed, which some Republicans said will ...
Secret Ballot for Leader Tests GOP Senators in New Trump Era
WASHINGTON—Republican senators’ secret ballot vote Wednesday for a new leader will test how much lawmakers want to shake ...
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As GOP Senators Choose Their Leader, Trump Demands They Bend the Knee
The president-elect wants the Senate to abdicate its role in reviewing presidential appointments. It shouldn’t give in.
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Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
WASHINGTON — It was the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades. Three senators were ...
Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican
Republican senators will cast a secret ballot on Wednesday, and whoever is elected to replace McConnell will inherit a solid ...
Opinion - Republicans have an opportunity to transform party with Senate leadership vote
The Republican Party has a historic opportunity to continue the transformation of the Republican Party from establishment ...
Joe Manchin reminds GOP senators who their boss is
The retiring senator suggested that “likability” is a key factor for majority leaders to have, as being able to work with ...
Oklahoma Senate Chamber appoints new leadership, Senators take oath
With elections in the past and the next legislative session around the corner many new Senators were sworn in.
Trump’s cabinet choices narrow the GOP majority
In today’s edition … Inside JD Vance’s role in the Trump administration … Trump poised to shake up how the FTC approaches Big Tech.