John Thune Elected Senate GOP Leader, Ushering New Era Post-McConnell

Washington, Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the new Senate Republican leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell after 18 years. Thune, promising to work closely with President-elect Trump, won a tight race against John Cornyn, marking a significant shift in GOP leadership.