The new Senate majority leader was elected in an early test of Trump’s power

by Junna Base November 13, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) speaks to reporters following the Senate Republicans’ weekly political luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2024.

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Republicans elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as Senate majority leader on Wednesday.

Thune defeated Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick Scott to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as GOP leader.

As of early January, Republicans are expected to have a majority in the Senate for the next two years. The Democrats currently have the majority in the chamber.

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