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.
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Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to lead the Senate as majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
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.
Who Is Republican John Thune, the New Senate Majority Leader?
GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota was elected by the Senate Republican Conference to succeed Mitch McConnell as leader in a secret election.
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.
John Thune, a former Trump GOP critic, wins Senate majority leader post: What we know so far
U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota was chosen by his peers to lead his Republican senators in the 119th U.S. Congress.
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