WASHINGTON — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that will elevate a top deputy of Minority ...

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“This is when John’s leadership is going to be desperately needed ... Passing the legislation will require hard choices, and not every demand can be met. Still, Thune’s South Dakota colleague, ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is ready to proceed with a make-or-break vote on the 940-page GOP megabill to find ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is a key ally of President Trump's, helping get his domestic policy bill passed by the Senate. It is a dramatic reversal from their days as virtual political enemies.

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Senate Leader Thune commits to working through July 4th recess if needed for Trump's priority bill, promising the largest spending reduction in history with pro-growth policies.

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Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Sen. Mitch McConnell into a ...