John Cornyn loses Senate majority leader bid

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.
Who is John Thune, the next Senate majority leader?
The election of Republican John Thune of South Dakota as Senate majority leader tasks a key ally of Mitch McConnell with shepherding the agenda of President-elect Donald Trump through Congress.
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.
John Thune Becoming Senate Leader Sparks MAGA Backlash
Republican John Thune, who has been voted leader of the Senate, has not shied away from criticizing President-elect Donald Trump in the past.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
Sen. John Thune​ of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn​ of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Republicans Choose John Thune as New Senate Leader for Second Trump Era
WASHINGTON—Republican senators chose John Thune of South Dakota as their first new leader in nearly two decades, opting for continuity over calls for radical change heading into populist President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House.
John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
The mild-mannered South Dakotan and top McConnell ally recently made efforts to patch up his relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader
Texas Senator John Cornyn snubbed as John Thune elected new Senate majority leader
Senate Republicans have selected a new Senate majority leader to succeed Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader.
US Sen. John Cornyn loses Senate majority leader vote. His fellow Texan snubbed him.
Sen. John Cornyn's bid to lead the Senate Republicans falls short, and lacked support from his fellow Texan in the upper chamber.
John Cornyn loses Senate majority leader bid after Texas GOP backlash
U.S. Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected as the next Senate Majority leader Wednesday morning. The established Republican lawmaker’s victory comes as a shock to Texas Republicans, who were divided on their support for candidates vying for the top GOP role.
John Thune Says Recess Appointments 'On the Table' To Get Trump Picks Through
Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks ...
John Thune Rises to the Senate Top
The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be ...
'All the options' are on the table to get Trump's Cabinet picks through confirmation, says Sen. John Thune
S.D., weighs in on the confirmation process for some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks on 'Special Report.' ...
US Senate Republicans Pick Insider John Thune as Their Next Leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans will gather behind closed doors on Wednesday to pick their next leader in the ...