U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune of South Dakota to be the Majority Leader starting in January, opting for a ...

How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

Senate Republicans chose John Thune of South Dakota, a longtime Mitch McConnell deputy, as their new leader over Donald Trump ...

As of Nov. 15, the soon-to-be U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he does not favor recess appointments for President ...

The journey of U.S. Sen. John Thune to new Senate majority leader began 20 years ago in one of the hardest fought, ...

Agriculture groups rally behind Thune's election as Senate majority leader as a new Farm Bill remains a top concern for the ...

Donald Trump 's MAGA fanbase raged after it was leaked that Mitch McConnell said 'there will be no recess appointments' for ...

Senate Republicans are faced with the choice of whether to assert independence or confirm a string of unqualified nominees.

Republicans will have a likely 53-seat majority when they start the confirmation process in the next Congress, up one from ...

A deleted quote attributed to Sen. McConnell set Pres.-elect Trump's supporters off over possible interference in staff recess appointments.

Recess appointments could allow the president-elect to bypass Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in ...

Inauguration Day is Jan. 20. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years. Senate Minority ...