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.
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.
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.
Playbook PM: The Senate GOP’s change of Thune
Sen. JOHN THUNE (R-S.D.) triumphed over Sen. JOHN CORNYN (R-Texas) in a secret ballot today to become the next Senate majority leader, steering the chamber through the next two years. It’s a sea-change moment for the GOP,
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 ...
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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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.
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 looms over Congress as Republicans pick leaders, plan overhaul
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.