Thune defeated John Cornyn and Rick Scott. Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years.

Republican elected officials met in Harrisburg, speaking to media about their plans for the 2025/2026 legislative term. Among them was Representative Jesse Topper, who is now serving as a House ...

He joined the publication on the crime beat. South Dakota Sen. John Thune was chosen to become the new Republican Senate leader on Wednesday, Nov. 13, replacing Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years. In doing so, they decided against choosing ...

Senate Majority Leader elect John Thune, with his newly elected leadership team, responds to a question from the news media following the Senate Republican leadership vote in the U.S. Capitol in ...

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected next Senate majority leader, making him a key partner in power to Trump WASHINGTON -- Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected next Senate ...