Trump, Senate and John Thune

Thune urges Trump to stay out of race to replace McConnell
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) is urging President-elect Trump not to put his thumb on the scale in the race to elect a successor to outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.),
Thune tries to fend off Trump intervention in Senate leader race
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) is publicly encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to stay neutral in next week’s race for majority leader. In repeated TV interviews, Thune has asked that Trump not endorse any of the three candidates running to replace GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader
Longtime Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is stepping down, setting up a race to replace him between John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas and Trump ally Rick Scott.
Trump will have help from GOP for transition: Sen. John Thune
( NewsNation) — GOP U.S. Sen. John Thune said Republicans will help President-elect Donald Trump “hit the ground running” in his second administration. Thune, who represents South Dakota, told NewsNation’s Leland Vittert Wednesday that he’s looking forward to Trump’s return to the White House.
Economy, Immigration Would Be Top Senate Issues Under John Thune Leadership
Sen. John Thune (R., S.D.) told Fox News on Tuesday that he would prioritize economic and immigration issues if he was elected Senate majority leader. Thune specifically mentioned he wo
Top Republican privately backing Thune to succeed McConnell in GOP leader race
Sen. Steve Daines is pushing colleagues to support Sen. John Thune in the leader race, according to a source familiar.
Cornyn touts lifetime fundraising prowess for GOP in final case to succeed McConnell
Cornyn made a final pitch based on his fundraising prowess ahead of the Republican leader race to succeed McConnell next week ...
Trump will name more conservative judges. He may even pick a majority of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court doesn't have any vacancies, but Republicans are keeping a close eye on Justices Alito and Thomas for ...
Cornyn raises $33M to support GOP effort to win back Senate
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who is running to become Senate majority leader, announced Friday that he raised nearly $33 ...
'Let's get this country back': Sen. John Thune, Gov. Kristi Noem react to Trump victory
Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential race early Wednesday morning, after earning 277 electoral votes in the ...
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Texas Senator John Cornyn vies with S.D.’s John Thune to become next Senate majority leader
The Senate Republican Conference will meet Wednesday, November 13, to choose a successor to outgoing leader Mitch McConnell.
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With Razor Close Margins, Will Senate Leadership Elections Be Delayed?
Uncalled Senate races in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Nevada could result in a delay of Senate GOP leadership elections, and ...
Rep. John Curtis says he will be ‘tip of the spear’ on Social Security reform in the Senate
Among those who have been floated to replace him are South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida ...
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Battle to replace McConnell as Senate GOP leader heats up in final sprint
The temperature is rising in the battle to lead Senate Republicans, with Sens. John Thune (S.D.) and John Cornyn (Texas) ...