Senator John Thune

Sen. Tim Kaine questioned President Donald Trump's mental acuity after he launched a major combat operation against Iran.

MAGA Senator Exposes How Trump Killed Deal to End Shutdown

John Kennedy told Fox News he and Ted Cruz had a plan to end the TSA shutdown—but the president said no.

Tom Latchem

U.S. Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD)

Senate GOP Whip Wants to Be the Next Mitch McConnell

South Dakota Sen. John Thune said that McConnell stepping down as leader is “a chance for a reset, and I’d like to be a part of it.”

William Vaillancourt

Steve Daines speaks to reporters into the U.S. Capitol.

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Trump Has Seemingly Picked His Successor to Mitch McConnell

The revelation comes on the same day Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) told his colleagues he intends to run for Senate Republican leader.

Josh Fiallo

A photo illustration of Senators Mitch McConnell, John Thune, John Cornyn, and John Barrasso.

JOHN DOE

The Race to Be the Next GOP Senate Leader Leaves the Shadows

Mitch McConnell’s decision to step down as Senate GOP Leader means the race to replace him that was in the shadows is now entering the spotlight.

Sam Brodey

A photo illustration of Senator Mitch McConnell.

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The Race to Replace Mitch McConnell Is Already On

The rumors about McConnell’s potential exit have led his would-be successors to try to, as a senior GOP aide put it, “one-up each other at every turn.”

Sam Brodey

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Trump Nemesis John Thune Says He’s Running for Senate Again

Sen. Thune had contemplated retiring in part due to the party’s deference to Donald Trump.

Corbin Bolies