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Republicans pick John Thune to be Senate majority leader - here’s what that means for Trump’s agenda

The Senate minority whip from South Dakota will succeed Mitch McConnell as the head of Republicans in the chamber

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Senate Leadership Race Heads To Second Ballot

Senate leadership race progresses to second ballot with Thune and Cornyn as frontrunners. Stay informed on the latest updates.

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Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Sen. Rick Scott For GOP Leader

Senator Ted Cruz endorses Senator Rick Scott for GOP leadership, impacting Senate race dynamics.

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Senate Republicans To Elect New Leadership For 119Th Congress

Senate Republicans to elect key leadership positions in secret ballot elections for the upcoming Congress. Candidates include Thune, Cornyn, and Scott.

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GOP Senate Leadership Election Underway, Thune And Cornyn Favored

Republican lawmakers gear up for Senate majority leader election in newly GOP-controlled Senate. Rick Scott emerges as underdog candidate with support from...

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Thune elected to replace McConnell as next Senate GOP leader - Roll Call

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota was elected the next Senate GOP leader, and will become the Senate majority leader in January.

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Rick Scott Wants To Get Donald Trump's Backing As He Seeks To Become Senate Majority Leader

John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) are the two other senators competing against Scott for the position

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GOP Senators To Elect New Leader After 18 Years

GOP senators to elect new leader, marking the end of McConnell's era. Nominating speeches will set the stage for a new chapter in the party's leadership.

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Senate GOP Leadership Race: Thune, Cornyn, Scott Vie For Position

Three GOP senators compete for Senate Republican leadership post in a closely watched election with implications for the party's future direction.

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Senate Republicans To Choose New Leader Amid Trump Influence

Republican senators are set to choose a new leader behind closed doors, impacting Senate dynamics with Trump's return.

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Sen. Rick Scott Earns More Endorsements In Senate Leader Race

Sen. Rick Scott receives endorsements after forum discussing Senate leadership candidates' alignment with Trump's agenda.

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GOP Senators Discuss Recess Appointments And Debt Limit Concerns

GOP senators discuss key issues in a cordial forum, including recess appointments and debt limit.

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GOP Leadership Race Expected To Require Multiple Rounds Of Voting

Learn about the Senate Republican leadership race with front-runners Thune, Cornyn, and Scott, and the possibility of multiple rounds of voting.

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Republican Senators Frustrated With Pressure To Vote For Rick Scott

Republican senators face pressure to support Rick Scott in upcoming election, highlighting the importance of personal relationships and commitments in Sena...

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John Cornyn spent years preparing to run for Senate majority leader. Will it be enough?

John Cornyn is running to succeed Mitch McConnell after years waiting in his shadow. But the far-right, in Texas and Washington, are putting up a fight.

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Thune Makes Pitch To Replace Mcconnell As GOP Leader

Senate Minority Whip John Thune positioned as a key contender to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader, emphasizing collaboration with the current administ...

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GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations - Roll Call

Leadership hopefuls have flirted with giving President-elect Donald Trump power to avoid the confirmation process for his Cabinet nominees.

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Sen. John Cornyn Vows To Empower Rank-And-File Senators

Senator John Cornyn's plans to empower Senate members and advance President Trump's agenda. Competing for majority leader are Senators Thune and Scott.

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Sen. Thune Optimistic About Senate Leadership Election Tomorrow

Republican Sen. John Thune's optimism in the competitive Senate leadership election against Cornyn and Scott reflects strategic dynamics within the GOP.

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Sen. John Thune Gains Key Endorsements In Senate Leader Race

Senate Minority Whip John Thune gains key endorsements from North Dakota senators Cramer and Hoeven in the Senate Republican leader race.

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GOP Senators Vie For Majority Leader In New Senate

Republican lawmakers are electing a new Senate majority leader, while Ruben Gallego is projected to win the Arizona Senate race. Republicans have secured t...

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Senate, House Republicans gear up for internal elections this week - Roll Call

Contests for Senate majority leader and House Republican conference chair headline GOP leadership elections on Capitol Hill this week.

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Sen. Kevin Cramer To Vote For Sen. John Thune

Sen. Kevin Cramer supports Sen. John Thune for Senate Minority Leader, emphasizing trust and shared history in the upcoming leadership elections.

Latin Times

Senate Majority Leader Refuses to Let Republican Join Orientation: 'The Race Has Not Been Decided'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is disallowing a newly-elected senator to participate in this week's Senate orientation due, in part, to a defeated Democratic incumbent's unwillingness to concede the race.

The Independent UK

Who’s in the running to become the next Republican Senate leader?

Senators Rick Scott of Florida, John Cornyn of Texas, and John Thune of South Dakota are all vying for the top position

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