Only six months into the job, Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a massive challenge as he tries to quickly pass President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts package.

WASHINGTON — As the longest-serving Senate leader in history ... had not been trying to lobby colleagues to join him in opposition to the trio of Trump nominees. Still, the votes only added ...

Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed ... With a 53-seat majority, Senate Republicans have a narrow margin for opposition when it comes to Trump's nominees.

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump is lashing out at Republican Sen. Rand Paul, saying he "votes no on everything" as the ...

Senate GOP leaders briefed Republicans on the bill at a Tuesday conference lunch, asking members to air out concerns ahead of a pivotal test vote. So far, the bulk of the opposition to the ...

will be the new Senate Majority Leader. Republican senators voted to replace McConnell in a secret ballot on Wednesday. Thune will assume the mantle when the new Congress is sworn in early next year.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charles Tiefer covers Congress, the Pentagon and procurement. Senate Republicans’ choice of Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) as ...