Senate Republicans Hold News Briefing After John Thune Wins Leadership Vote
Senate Republicans are expected to debut their new leadership team in a press conference around 2:00 pm, after selecting a new majority leader on Wednesday. Sens. Rick Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn have thrown their hats into the ring to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican Leader.
Senate Republicans to vote on new majority leader
Following the election, Republicans will control the Senate with a 53 to 47 majority, but one question remains -- who will become the new Senate majority leader? Outgoing leader Mitch McConnell will remain in Congress but will step aside as the longest serving party leader in history.
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.
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.
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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,
US Senate Republicans Pick Insider John Thune as Their Next Leader
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) walks on Capitol Hill on the day U.S. Senate Republicans meet to vote on leadership positions, including Senate Majority (Republican) Leader, for the 119th Congress in Washington,
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.
Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress ahead of House Ethics report vote
The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual ...
NC’s Thom Tillis says Senate will vet Matt Gaetz for AG, but won’t commit his vote
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Senators want details of Matt Gaetz ethics probe before his confirmation vote for attorney general
Texas, says he's open to subpoenaing the House Ethics Committee for information on Trump's pick. Others say the confirmation process will bring things to light.
Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
Trump is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate controversial figures to his Cabinet.
‘MAGA Is P***ed’: Trump Faithfuls Out for Blood After Rick Scott Loses Senate Majority Vote
Rick Scott had the MAGA-world endorsement, but he failed to make it to a second round of voting. Breaking News Reporter Top ...
House Ethics Committee planned to vote Friday on whether to release report on Matt Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Votes in House and Senate Races Are Still Being Tallied. Here’s the Latest.
Most voters cast ballots by mail in Arizona, and by Friday there were still more than 700,000 ballots remaining to be counted ...
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'Count every vote': Casey still declining to concede Pa.'s US Senate race to McCormick
Bob Casey in the vote count this past weekend ... as evidence the GOP challenger himself recognizes the election fight ...
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Senate Republicans vote for new leader: Ted Cruz not voting for John Cornyn
AUSTIN, Texas - U.S. Senate Republicans are gathering to vote for a new leader and decide who will replace current ...
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Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years
After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two ...
5 takeaways: Why Trump wants to use 'recess appointments' to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain ...