Why Thune won: Small-state senators rally around their own, not Trump
John Thune’s victory on a secret-ballot continued the long tradition, in both parties, of elevating small-state senators to the top jobs, banding together for self interest.
Trump pressures three senators vying to be U.S. Senate GOP leader
The Florida context From Florida Phoenix Betting markets figure Florida's Rick Scott is the odds-on favorite in the contest for Republican leader in the U.S. Senate. WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is making demands of the next Senate Republican leader ahead of a closed-door election this week,
Trump loyalists face battle to win over ‘p—ed off’ Republican senators
Donald Trump loyalists are facing a battle to win over “p—ed off” Republican senators who will control the confirmation of the president-elect’s top team...
Trump calls on GOP senators vying to be majority leader to agree to recess appointments
President-elect Donald Trump is demanding Republican senators vying to be majority leader support recess appointments for his nominees — a way for presidents to essentially bypass Congress that has recently been blocked by the minority party.
GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump
The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.
John Thune elected Senate majority leader in rebuke to Donald Trump’s allies
South Dakota senator John Thune has been elected the next Republican leader in the Senate during Donald Trump’s second term, setting him up as a potential check on the incoming president’s agenda and power.
Republicans Choose John Thune as New Senate Leader for Second Trump Era
The South Dakota senator prevailed over John Cornyn and Trump ally Rick Scott in the vote Wednesday.
Playbook PM: The Senate GOP’s change of Thune
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,
‘This Republican team is united’: Thune speaks after winning GOP Senate leadership race
Sen. John Thune speaks after winning a Senate leadership race to become the first new GOP leader in 18 years. Thune, who won a vote 29-24 in the second round of voting, will officially become majority leader when the new Senate is sworn in on January 3.
Thune seeks to squash concerns he can’t work with Trump
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the newly appointed Senate majority leader, sought to quell any doubts among the GOP that he can’t work with President-elect Trump in the hours before his colleagues narrowly voted for him to lead them,
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
President-elect Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. Trump started off by fleshing out his incoming ...
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Dems say fight isn't over but abortion is a 'no' for Florida lawmakers, top Republican says
Senators file bills related to marijuana and abortion every ... Amendment 4, which would have enshrined abortion rights in ...
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Even Republican senators scoff at Trump announcing Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as the next attorney ...
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Republicans pick up seat in West Virginia, block Florida challenge in race toward Senate majority
Jacky Rosen has been holding out against newcomer Sam Brown. Democrats intensified their challenges to a pair of Republican ...
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U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin and James Lankford did not vote for MAGA favorite for Senate majority leader
Oklahoma's two Republican U.S. Senators did not choose the candidate preferred by President-Elect Donald Trump's inner circle ...
How many electoral votes does Florida have?
Florida has a total of 30 electoral votes, the third most in the United States. That number is equal to the number of ...
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Elon Musk backs Florida’s Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader
Scott’s bid was once seen as a long shot by some pundits, but he has picked up momentum after a convincing win for reelection in Florida and securing some high profile endorsements from fellow ...
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10 Wealthiest U.S. Senators in 2023/2024: From Healthcare Moguls to Tech Entrepreneurs
From plumber to power player in Senate! Markwayne Mullin traded his wrench for a Senate seat in 2023, bringing his ...
Elon Musk and MAGA's online pressure campaign failed to sway GOP senators
GOP senators did not choose Rick Scott to be their next leader, showing the limits of Musk's and other MAGA influencers' ...