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 ...

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

Mitch McConnell’s preplanned departure as GOP leader sparked jockeying among Republicans for coveted seats at the leadership table.

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

Only those serving in the next Congress and senators-elect are allowed to vote; retiring senators ... is joined by left to right: Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV ...

President-elect Trump's decisive victory is fueling the potential for a GOP sweep — a scenario top Republican senators have ...

record-setting 18-year run. Senate Republican Whip John Thune ... Chair John Barrasso (Wyo.), who confirmed that Republican senators will debate these proposed reforms before they vote for ...