Three GOP senators are set to battle in a secret vote this week in a bid to be named the next Republican Senate leader, replacing the outgoing Mitch McConnell - and all three could have a signficant hand in shaping America’s policy.
Senators Rick Scott of Florida, John Cornyn of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota are all vying for the top position, as President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring them to allow him to make recess appointments so he can fast-track positions without Senate approval. Whoever wins the vote will be expected to help Trump enact his agenda that includes hard-line immigration enforcement, tax cuts and a host of other campaign promises.
