Why Thune won: Small-state senators rally around their own, not Trump
John Thune’s victory on a secret-ballot continued the long tradition, in both parties, of elevating small-state senators to ...
Democrats hope Thune can be ‘Paul Ryan 2.0’ with Trump sway looming
The pragmatic establishment figure who offers candid political takes as McConnell’s voter-counter is someone Democrats say is ...
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 ...
John Thune Will Be Next Majority Leader, Blocking MAGA Push For Trump Loyalist Rick Scott
Current Republican Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) will be the next Senate Majority Leader, becoming the successor to longest ...
Trump privately backed John Thune in tight leader race, Sen Steve Daines suggested
Sen. John Thune was privately backed by President-elect Donald Trump, Steve Daines told his colleagues, despite Trump's choice not to publicly endorse.
Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks
Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...
Meet John Thune, the man who Republicans just chose to replace Mitch McConnell
Elon Musk and the MAGA online right had pushed for Sen. Rick Scott to be chosen for the position over Thune.