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Yesterday — 14 November 2024Main stream

John Thune Rises to the Senate Top

14 November 2024 at 07:37
The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be the leader himself.

© Tom Brenner for The New York Times

Senator John Thune, the newly elected majority leader, speaking at the Capitol on Wednesday.

John Thune Rises to the Senate Top

14 November 2024 at 07:37
The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be the leader himself.

© Tom Brenner for The New York Times

Senator John Thune, the newly elected majority leader, speaking at the Capitol on Wednesday.

John Thune of South Dakota Elected as Next Senate Majority Leader

14 November 2024 at 05:15
Senator John Thune of South Dakota emerged victorious over a right-wing, MAGA-backed challenge from Senator Rick Scott of Florida.

© Tom Brenner for The New York Times

In elevating Senator John Thune of South Dakota, G.O.P. senators turned to a traditional Republican in the mold of Senator Mitch McConnell.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol

The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the House.

© Scott McIntyre for The New York Times

Senator Rick Scott is among the Republicans hoping to replace Senator Mitch McConnell as majority leader.
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