SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — The newly-reelected Dusty Johnson describes fellow South Dakotans Kristi Noem and John Thune as ...

In choosing South Dakota’s John Thune as their new leader, Senate Republicans appear to have recognized a crucial truth: It is in their party’s interest to be led by a Donald Trump supporter but not a ...

Republicans sought to delay Democrats' cloture filings on Monday as they try to quickly confirm Biden judges in the lame duck session.

The Senate returns to Washington facing more tough decisions about controversial nominations by Donald Trump. It comes as the president-elect is also pushing to bypass the Senate entirely in ...

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

As Trump's base claims he can appoint his cabinet through recess appointments, McConnell defends the Senate's role, suggests it's the only option ...

Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position ...

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

U.S. Senate Republicans elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to be the Majority Leader starting in January, opting for a seasoned Washington insider despite pressure by supporters of ...

From left are Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Iowa Republican Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley. (Photo ...

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

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