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John Thune, Republicans and United States Senate

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader

CBS News on MSN · 8h

Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader

John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.

Senate, Donald Trump

Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans in the running for Senate majority leadership to allow him to make "recess appointments." Here's what that means.

ABC on MSN · 2d

Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands

Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select their new party leader.

Miami Herald · 2d

What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate

“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.

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Explainer: Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year

Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress will give Donald Trump the power to achieve many of his goals ...

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Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency

But when was the last time the GOP controlled the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the presidency all at one time?

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Trump declares Senate majority candidates should allow him to make recess appointments

"Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess ...

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Pennsylvania US Senate race will go to a recount

The unofficial results in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania have triggered a legally required statewide ...

Claims Katie Britt lied about voting for Rick Scott to lead Senate are ‘misinformation,’ spokesperson says

said claims circulating on social media that the Alabama Republican lied about voting for Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., for ...

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Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump ...

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Trump transition live updates: Latest news as election winner makes moves; House control

President-elect Donald Trump has started selecting the pivotal aides who will make up his second administration. Keep up with live coverage.

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