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John Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader, Prepare for Trump’s Agenda

Senate Republicans elect John Thune as new majority leader, intent on advancing Trump's policies amid internal divisions and cabinet selection challenges.

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The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk

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Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain House speaker, with full vote to come next year

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House Republicans unanimously back Speaker Mike Johnson after Trump endorsement: ‘With him all the way’

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Trump’s Clown-Car Cabinet Is Headed for the New Republican Senate Leader

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Mike Johnson holds onto speakership following Trump endorsement

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Johnson Wins GOP Speaker Nomination

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Trump Secures a Republican Trifecta as GOP Retains House Majority

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'We Don't Want You': MAGA Reacts to John Thune Becoming Senate Majority Leader, and He Won't Like What They're Saying

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Mike Johnson wins Republican support to be House speaker again after Trump endorsement

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Thune, Barrasso, Cotton to make up Senate Republican leadership team

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Politics: Setting the Stage for a New Administration

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John Thune vows to confirm Trump nominees quickly

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GOP Keeps Control of US House, Trump Wins the 'Trifecta'

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New Republican Senate leader John Thune says the GOP is united behind "Trump's agenda"

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Republicans pick John Thune to be Senate majority leader in Trump’s Washington

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John Thune, a former Trump GOP critic, wins Senate majority leader post: What we know so far

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Trump transition news live updates: President-elect returns to Washington, Senate GOP elects new leader

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John Thune Wins Race To Replace 'Apex Predator' McConnell as Senate GOP Leader

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What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Republican leader in the Senate

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John Thune elected Senate majority leader

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Senate Republicans pick John Thune as majority leader

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John Thune elected to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader

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Senate Republicans elect John Thune of South Dakota as next majority leader, beating candidate backed by Trump allies

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John Thune shares plans for Trump's agenda after Senate leader vote

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John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race

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John Thune Elected Senate Republican Leader in Tight Race

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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next majority leader

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John Thune to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader

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John Thune Triumphs In Secret Election To Lead Senate GOP

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Rick Scott knocked out of Senate leader race on first ballot as Thune and Cornyn advance

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

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Meet John Thune, the man who Republicans just chose to replace Mitch McConnell

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John Thune Is Elected the Next Senate Majority Leader

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Live updates: Senate GOP leadership team is set, Trump backs Johnson for Speaker

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Republicans choose John Thune as next Senate majority leader

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John Thune Voted New Senate Majority Leader -- Despite MAGA's Opposition

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Senate Republicans Choose New Leader for First Time in 18 Years

Daily Signal

BREAKING : John Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader in Blow to MAGA Conservatives - Mitch McConnell Lackey, Trump-Hater, and War-Monger Wins Majority Leader | | by Cullen Linebarger

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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell

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

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Thune wins secret ballot to become new Senate GOP leader, succeeding McConnell

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Thune elected Senate majority leader

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Joe Biden hosts Donald Trump at the White House after president-elect jokes about third term – live

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Senate Republicans choose John Thune as their new leader, replacing McConnell

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Senate Majority Leader-Elect: On Board With Trump

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Sen. Mike Lee Backs Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader After Candidate Forum

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Ted Cruz gets behind Rick Scott for leader, in blow to fellow Texan John Cornyn

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Senate Republicans elected John Thune as their new majority leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell. Thune faces the challenge of unifying the GOP while addressing significant cabinet nominations from Trump and the implications of expiring tax cuts as the party prepares for a Republican-led Congress.

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The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk

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Trump Secures a Republican Trifecta as GOP Retains House Majority

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Thune, Barrasso, Cotton to make up Senate Republican leadership team

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John Thune, a former Trump GOP critic, wins Senate majority leader post: What we know so far

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John Thune, a former Trump GOP critic, wins Senate majority leader post: What we know so far

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John Thune wins Senate Republican leader race

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John Thune to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader

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Meet John Thune, the man who Republicans just chose to replace Mitch McConnell

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Live updates: Senate GOP leadership team is set, Trump backs Johnson for Speaker

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Republicans choose John Thune as next Senate majority leader

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

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Rick Scott picks up votes after Senate Republican leader forum

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