Senator John Thune Replaces Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican Leader | EWTN News Nightly

Описание: It's a big day on Capitol Hill, with Republican leadership in both the House and Senate at stake. GOP lawmakers spent the day picking those who will take charge and lead the new Congress starting in January. President Trump, in a meeting with House Republicans this morning, formally endorsed Speaker Mike Johnson to keep his position while Senator John Thune of South Dakota becomes the new Republican leader. He takes over from Mitch McConnell, who is stepping down after a record 18 years as leader. Three Senators were vying for the job: Rick Scott of Florida, who was endorsed by supporters of President-elect Trump, John Cornyn of Texas, and Thune. Senator Scott was eliminated after the first round of balloting and Republicans elected Thune shortly after, beating Senator Cornyn 29 to 24. Senator Thune declared it's a new day in the Senate. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports.

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