A look at new Senate Majority leader, John Thune

What to know about incoming Senate Majority leader John Thune
Sen. John Thune said he wanted to confirm Trump's cabinet nominees and collaborate with him to make spending cuts and increase border security.
What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Republican leader in the Senate
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to lead the Senate as majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota elected next Senate majority leader after secret-ballot vote
Thune, who is 63 and in his fourth Senate term, has promised to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump despite differences between the two over the years.
South Dakota's John Thune 'honored, grateful' to be top Senate Republican
Before the Senate, Thune represented in the House, worked as the executive director of the South Dakota Republican Party and served in the Small Business Administration under President Ronald Reagan.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected next Senate majority leader, making him a key partner in power to Trump
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected next Senate majority leader, making him a key partner in power to Trump
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South Dakota’s Thune got to the Senate the hard way | WADHAMS
The journey of U.S. Sen. John Thune to new Senate majority leader began 20 years ago in one of the hardest fought, consequential U.S. Senate elections of the past 60
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s attempts to assert control over the legislative branch.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next U.S. Senate majority leader
Thune, who is in his fourth Senate term, has promised to work closely with the president-elect despite differences the two have had over the years
South Dakota U.S. Sen. John Thune elected as next majority leader for Republicans
South Dakota Sen. John Thune was elected the next majority leader during a closed-door, secret ballot election.
A look at the new Senate Majority leader, John Thune
Thune was first elected to the Senate in 2004. Thune's win might also signal that the Senate could be more independent from Trump when Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress.
John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years. In doing so, they decided against choosing Trump ally Sen.
Thune and Rounds pass resolution honoring Tim Johnson
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced the U.S. Senate passed a resolution honoring former Sen.
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John Thune of South Dakota chosen as the next Senate GOP leader, replacing Mitch McConnell
The 82-year-old is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history. Republican senators chose South Dakota Sen. John ...
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South Dakota Sen. John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader
Thune beat out two other competitors, Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott ... Leader Tom Daschle after arguing during the ...