Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell.

Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) is facing a barrage of opposition ... Thune’s allies argue he has a more ...

The outcome of the secret leadership ballot, expected after the November election, is deeply uncertain. It’s a weighty choice ...

Asked about the nomination as he left a Senate vote ... John Cornyn, a member of the Judiciary panel, said he didn’t know ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators are gathering behind closed doors Wednesday (Nov. 13, 2024) to decide who will replace ...

Scott has renewed his push for the leadership position after Republicans flipped four seats from Democrats in this year's ...

Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select ...

Latest news and updates following Donald Trump's historic win in the 2024 presidential race against Kamala Harris. Trump ...

It is unclear what President Biden and his successor, Donald J. Trump, will say to each other in their Oval Office meeting.

The Republican Party secured control of the House, giving the G.O.P. a governing trifecta in Washington to enact Mr. Trump’s ...

Donald Trump asked Republican senators vying for leadership of the upper chmber of Congress to allow him to appoint temporary ...