Sen. John Cornyn of Texas wants to be Senate majority leader. Here’s what to know
Sen. John Cornyn, the state’s senior senator, is running to succeed longtime Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. The three-way race for majority leader will be decided this week. Here are five things to know about the race:
John Cornyn loses Senate majority leader bid after Texas GOP backlash
On Wednesday morning, shortly before a majority of GOP senators cast their votes for Thune, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz appeared to abandon fellow Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn, announcing he would back U.S. Senator Rick Scott of Florida for the vaunted position.
Who is Sen. John Thune, the next GOP Senate majority leader?
The incoming Senate Republican majority made their very first major move, electing South Dakota Senator John Thune as their next leader. The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin reports from the Capitol.
What to know about new Senate Majority Leader John Thune
John Thune has been selected as the new Senate majority leader, beating out John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida.
US Senate Republicans Pick Insider John Thune as Their Next Leader
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) walks on Capitol Hill on the day U.S. Senate Republicans meet to vote on leadership positions, including Senate Majority (Republican) Leader, for the 119th Congress in Washington,
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 the leader himself.
Texas Senators Could Be Recalled Under New Proposal
Texas House Republican Brian Harrison said the proposal would "ensure our U.S. Senators serve the best interest of the State ...
What to know about Texas Sen. John Cornyn as he runs for US Senate majority leader
Texas, is one of three senators seeking to become Senate majority leader next year, when Republicans take majority control of ...
Texas Senate committee hearing reveals clash between child care centers, state pre-K program
Former NFL player James Ihedigbo said he’s lost $1.5 million at his child care centers due to loss of 3- and 4-year-old ...
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will win reelection and defeat Democrat Colin Allred, CNN projects
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will win reelection to a third term, CNN projects, defeating Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred ...
Why Thune won: Small-state senators rally around their own, not Trump
John Thune’s victory on a secret-ballot continued the long tradition, in both parties, of elevating small-state senators to ...
Hagenbuch wins North Texas state Senate race
Republican Brent Hagenbuch defeated Democrat Dale Frey 65% to 35% in unofficial election results for a North Texas state ...
Texas Senate: School choice bill is top priority
After Republicans swept many state legislative seats on Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott said he had more than enough votes to ...
‘Texas will remain Texas.’ Senator Ted Cruz’s big victory shows state is solidly red
Everywhere I went, I met Texans who share a simple dream to keep their family safe, to keep their freedom secure and to keep ...
Senate higher education panel to weigh faculty senates, DEI in Texas. Here's what to know.
In Monday's hearing, the lawmakers will analyze faculty senates, "expose" DEI in workforce curriculum and improve K-12 ...
Texas Democrats revive effort to repeal state’s ban on gay sex
Texas lawmakers, during the state’s upcoming legislative session, will have the opportunity to formally decriminalize gay sex ...
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Rick Scott Ousted in Senate Majority Leader Race—‘Thune and Cornyn Surge Ahead After First Ballot Shock'
Senator Rick Scott of Florida has lost his bid for Senate Majority Leader following the first round of voting. The outcome ...