John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has tried to balance passing the president's agenda and preserving the independence of the Senate. The midterms are his biggest test yet.

• Oct 27

FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe

The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.

• Oct 6, 2025

Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president

President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.

• Mar 31, 2025

Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

• Jan 25, 2025

Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run

Sen. John Thune​ of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn​ of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.

• Nov 13, 2024