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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.
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.
Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader?
The GOP’s leadership within the Senate will shift as longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced earlier this year that he will step down as minority leader.
'What a disgrace': Trump taunts McConnell's endorsement as GOP Senate leader race looms
Former President Trump made fun of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., endorsing him and expressed hope for the upcoming GOP leader election.
Republicans brace for Mitch McConnell succession fight with Senate won
With Republicans back in control of the Senate, the real drama begins next week when lawmakers return to Washington. Three contenders are jockeying to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as GOP leader: Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota,
Watch: McConnell holds presser after GOP flips Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) held a news conference Wednesday morning, just hours after the GOP was projected to flip the upper chamber. Republicans enjoyed a strong night in the
Chuck Schumer preps for return to Senate minority after GOP victory
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., broke his silence on Wednesday ... "As I’ve said time and again, in both ...
Who Will Be New Senate Majority Leader? Full List of Candidates
The new GOP majority will be tasked with selecting a caucus leader after being sworn in on January 3. The current minority leader, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, announced earlier this year that he ...
Republicans win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber, CBS News projects
Republicans flipped the Senate with projected wins in a number of key races, cementing their majority in the upper chamber.
GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
House Republican leaders are projecting confidence that they will keep control of the U.S. House. More more races are being ...
Senate GOP faces leadership shake-up by anonymous vote
Mitch McConnell’s preplanned departure as GOP leader sparked jockeying among Republicans for coveted seats at the leadership table.
This time, Trump will have the GOP-led Senate at his back
Senate Republicans once tried to check the former president’s power. This time, they will be more accommodating.
Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
Republicans have taken the Senate majority and are fighting to keep control of the House. A unified Republican grip on ...