John Thune re-elected as Republican leader of the U.S. Senate

On November 11, the U.S. Senate Republicans held leadership elections, and Senator John Thune was re-elected and will continue to serve as Senate Republican Leader in the next Congress. John Thune has served as Senate Republican Leader since 2024 and Senate Majority Leader since 2025. With the Democrats gaining a majority in the Senate in the new Congress, he will become Senate Minority Leader. (Source: CCTV News)