John Thune, Republicans and United States Senate

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.
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.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader
Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.
Who is Sen. John Thune, the next GOP Senate majority leader?
The incoming Senate Republican majority made their very first major move, electing South Dakota Senator John Thune as their next leader. The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin reports from the Capitol.
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.
A Look at the Candidates Vying to Be the Next Senate Majority Leader
In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell when he steps down from the post at the begin
What Trump Can’t Do in the Race for Senate GOP Leader
In an interview with POLITICO Magazine, Liam Donovan, a former GOP political operative and lobbyist who’s a close observer of Capitol Hill, laid out the political landmines facing the candidates to be the next Senate majority leader and the sway that Trump holds — or doesn’t hold — in the contest.
Trump says Thune 'will do an outstanding job' as Senate majority leader
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Sen. John Thune on winning election to the role of Senate majority leader, declaring that the lawmaker "will do an outstanding job."
Senate Republicans Pick John Thune as New Majority Leader
Republicans chose Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to lead the chamber of Congress, beating Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott.
Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace ...
New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is considering attorney Mehek Cooke to fill the seat being left by Sen. JD Vance once he moves on to ...
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, ...
John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans returned to Washington for the first time since they secured the Senate majority to determine who will be ...
Why the Senate Will Absolutely Confirm Matt Gaetz
A year ago, the very same Mullin told CNN that as far as Gaetz was concerned, “we had all seen the videos he was showing on ...
Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt
Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next ...
President-elect Trump seeks to upend Senate confirmation process
President-elect Donald J. Trump is seeking to circumvent the long and drawn-out process of having to submit nominations to ...
Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands
Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select ...
Lee threatens to not seat Casey in Senate if he continues refusal to concede
Utah, took to social media to threaten that the Senate could refuse to seat Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., if he relies on "illegal" ...