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New top US Senate Republican John Thune steps up as Trump returns

U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune faces the test of his career this year as he tries to steer Donald Trump's agenda through a narrowly divided Congress while protecting his own chamber's authority over Cabinet picks and spending.

New York Post on MSN · 1h

GOP leader John Thune vows to preserve filibuster as Republicans retake Senate

The Senate gaveled in on Friday and officially came under Republican control, with newly elected Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) being sworn in and vowing to preserve the filibuster, among other

ABC · 47m

As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster

Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.

SFGate · 2h

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.

The New York Times · 12h

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era

The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s expectations.

Chuck Grassley, United States Senate

Ottumwa-Kirksville KYOU on MSN · 3h

Sen. Grassley elected President Pro Tempore

Sen. Chuck Grassley was sworn in as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, putting the 91-year-old 3rd in the presidential line of succession (second for now, until a speaker has be

Des Moines Register on MSN · 54m

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is once again 3rd in line for presidency. Here's why:

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley has again assumed the position of Senate president pro tempore, putting him third in the presidential line of succession.

KCCI Des Moines on MSN · 10h

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley to retake position as Senate president pro tempore

The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in the party that controls the chamber. Grassley also held the position from 2019 through January 2021,

Harris botches Pledge of Allegiance on Senate’s opening day

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday flubbed while saying the Pledge of Allegiance in the U.S. Senate. Harris was leading ...

The 119th Congress: What to know about House, Senate majorities and what it means for Trump’s plans

On Friday, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...

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Slotkin sworn in as new US senator, new House members wait for speakership vote to end

Elissa Slotkin is neither a congressman nor a senator-elect any longer, having been sworn in as Michigan's newest U.S.

29mon MSN

Tim Scott celebrates historic milestone as longest-serving Black US senator

With the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott will become the longest-serving Black Senator ...

WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes for 119th Congress, swears in members

Among the new senators taking office today is Pennsylvania Republican David McCormick, who defeated Democrat Bob Casey in November's election.

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Scandal-scarred Gaetz appears to flirt with Senate run despite bombshell House report on sexual misconduct

Firebrand former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Sunday teased that he might run for US Senate — even as he faces renewed scrutiny over ...

4mon MSN

Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress

Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As Washington prepares for the new legislative session, let’s meet who will be ...

11hon MSN

What to expect when the Senate returns in 2025

When the Senate gavels back into session Friday, the chamber will commence a whirlwind schedule as Republicans work to put ...

119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker

The 119th Congress is convening for the first time and House Speaker Mike Johnson has narrowly been reelected to his post.

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