Democrats hope Thune can be ‘Paul Ryan 2.0’ with Trump sway looming
The pragmatic establishment figure who offers candid political takes as McConnell’s voter-counter is someone Democrats say is ...
Small and 'chaotic' House Republican majority poses challenges for the new Trump era
Republicans win the House as well as the Senate, giving Donald Trump a clear path to pass legislation. But the small majority ...
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Biola University celebrates Sen. John Thune’s rise to Senate majority leader
Biola University celebrated the selection of alumnus John Thune as the nation’s new Senate majority leader Wednesday, replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell. President Barry H. Corey spent a “busy and ...
At Biola University, John Thune was ‘easy to like.’ Now he’s majority leader of the U.S. Senate
Thune, who attended the La Mirada university, played basketball under coach Dave Holmquist, who is still on staff at Biola.
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House Republicans say they’ll confer with Trump on shutdown avoidance plans
House Republicans are planning to strategize with President-elect Trump on their path forward to funding the government past ...
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Senate Democrats rush to confirm judges before Trump takes office
Current Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s office declined comment ... Must-pass legislation like a spending bill to ...
Speaker says House will deliver Trump agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Republicans are "ready to deliver" President-elect Donald Trump's agenda after ...
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Speaker says Republicans are ‘ready to deliver’ on Trump’s agenda
He expects Republicans will lead a unified government, even though House control is still ... In the Senate, the leadership ...
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the ...