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John Thune is new majority leader in U.S. Senate

The Baltimore Sun · 20m

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency.

Rapid City KOTA-TV on MSN · 3h

South Dakota Senator John Thune elected GOP Majority Leader

Wednesday, South Dakota Senator John Thune was elected by Senate Republicans as the GOP Majority Leader. According to CNN, Thune beat out Texas Senator John Cornyn in the second round of voting 29 to 24. His election comes after longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepped down as GOP leader back in February.

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

Trump picks Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota

Trump picks Kristi Noem, governor of South Dakota, for homeland security secretary

If Noem is confirmed by the Senate, she will be in charge of immigration enforcement agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Associated Press on MSN · 10h

Kristi Noem's appointment may make Larry Rhoden, a plain-spoken rancher, South Dakota's next governor

"He's legitimately legit," said Republican state Rep. Greg Jamison, of Sioux Falls, one of five House majority whips, calling Rhoden "a real reflection on South Dakota and how anybody from across the country would perceive our state."

ABC News · 10h

Noem's Cabinet appointment will make a plain-spoken rancher South Dakota's new governor

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile that had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile during the COVID-19 pandemic, had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future, and published ...

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South Dakota voters reject law that would have eased the way for Summit carbon pipeline

South Dakota voters in a referendum Tuesday negated a law meant to ease the path of carbon dioxide pipeline construction.

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North Dakota vs. South Dakota Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Nov. 16

Star wide receiver Bo Belquist and the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (5-5) face the South Dakota Coyotes (7-2) on ...

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South Dakota Republican John Thune elected Senate majority leader

The 63-year-old won 25 votes for Senate majority leader, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, got 15 and Florida Sen. Rick Scott ...

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Republicans complete election sweep by retaining House control

Republicans have retained control of the U.S. House of Representatives maintaining the majority in the chamber over Democrats ...

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