John Thune, United States Senate and Republicans

A look at the new Senate Majority leader, John Thune
U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune of South Dakota to be the Majority Leader starting in January, opting for a seasoned and well-respected lawmaker despite pressure by supporters of Donald Trump to pick someone willing to toe the MAGA line.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell
Senate Republicans chose John Thune of South Dakota, a longtime Mitch McConnell deputy, as their new leader over Donald Trump ally Rick Scott and another longtime leader, John Cornyn.
What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Republican leader in the Senate
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.
Senate Republicans Hold News Briefing After John Thune Wins Leadership Vote
Senate Republicans are expected to debut their new leadership team in a press conference around 2:00 pm, after selecting a new majority leader on Wednesday. Sens. Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn have thrown their hats into the ring to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican Leader.
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.
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.
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John Thune Will Lead the Senate
GOP Senators rally behind McConnell’s long-time deputy.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has 'no choice' but to push hard for Trump agenda despite concerns: GOP sen
S.D., has 'no choice' other than to advocate for the Trump agenda 'hard' despite some party concerns, Sen. Tuberville argued
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.
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Who is John Thune, the next Senate majority leader?
The election of Republican John Thune of South Dakota as Senate majority leader tasks a key ally of Mitch McConnell with ...
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman weighs in on recount of Casey, McCormick US Senate race
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Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
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