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 things up as they enter an era defined by the populist energy that propelled President-elect Donald Trump back to the White House.
Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader
John Thune will lead the Senate Republican conference ... 53-seat majority, as the party considers wide-ranging legislation that would tackle tax cuts, immigration and energy policy. At 63, Thune, current GOP whip, is considered relatively young for ...
Thune wins secret ballot to become new Senate GOP leader, succeeding McConnell
Senate Minority Whip John Thune will be the new Republican Senate leader and the majority leader of the upper chamber in the new Congress. In January, he will succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell,
John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell: Reports
The mild-mannered South Dakotan and top McConnell ally recently made efforts to patch up his relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race
Sen. John Thune has won the Senate GOP leader race, succeeding Mitch McConnell after an 18-year tenure, according to two sources in the room. Why it matters: The South Dakota Republican is now the second most powerful man in Washington.
John Thune of South Dakota elected Senate majority leader, replacing McConnell
Like McConnell, Thune hails from the Republican Party’s traditional wing. He has held the Republican whip position since 2019.
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Republican David Valadao wins reelection, notching GOP closer to control of the U.S. House
Valadao's win bolsters the Republican Party's effort to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and brings ...
Trump makes a victor’s return to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers
After his election win in 2016, Trump met with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office and called it “a great honor.” But ...
Meet Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan Jr., Pennsylvania’s two new GOP members of Congress
The elections of Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan Jr. came amid a red wave in Pennsylvania as Republicans bid to maintain ...
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 ...
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Republican John Thune of South Dakota elected next Senate majority leader
John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida, by gaining majority support from GOP senators in a secret ballot vote ...
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House GOP declares victory, prepares for reconciliation bill
House Republican leaders declared victory Tuesday, gathering on the front steps of the Capitol to celebrate unified GOP ...
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As Trump returns to White House, NC GOP moving to require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE
The bill contained two major GOP priorities that had yet to pass both chambers ... Destin Hall listen as NCGOP Chairman ...
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Sen. Rick Scott among finalists for Senate majority leader as GOP plans Wednesday vote
Senate Republicans are meeting behind closed doors on Wednesday in hopes of deciding a new majority leader, with Sen. Rick ...
SEN. JOHN THUNE: The modern Republican Party and our mandate
As Congress returns to Washington, we must prepare the Senate to advance the GOP agenda legislatively and ensure that ...
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Transgender congresswoman-elect says GOP focused on 'culture wars' during election season
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Representative-elect Sarah McBride, D-Del., said Monday the Republican Party was focused on “culture ...
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U.S. House GOP claims mandate on immigration, lower food prices, ‘end to the wokeness’
U.S. House Republican leaders said Tuesday voters have given them a “mandate” to enact as much conservative policy as ...