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'Who?' Some Republican senators surprised by Trump's defense pick
Some Republican senators expressed surprise and said they had little knowledge about who exactly President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense is.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration
Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years
After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Republicans to vote on Senate leader with Thune, Cornyn and Scott the frontrunners
Republicans on Wednesday will choose between South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick Scott to replace outgoing GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell. At this point, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Chaffetz: 'I dare any Republican senator to vote against' Hegseth
Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) weighed in on President-elect Trump's decision to tap Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his Defense chief, suggesting he will be "easily confirmed." “I dare any ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Live updates: Johnson nominated for Speaker, Thune elected Senate GOP leader
Republicans in the House and Senate elected their leaders Wednesday after securing a trifecta — winning the House, Senate and White House — in last week's election. In the Senate, Sen. John Thune ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego on future of Democratic party
Democrat Ruben Gallego beat Trump ally and Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's Senate race. He drew suport from Hispanic men, a group that drifted toward President-elect Donald Trump in Arizona and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
John Thune elected Senate majority leader in rebuke to Trump allies
Elon Musk was among those pushing for Florida senator Rick Scott to get top jobBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
John Thune elected Senate Republican leader as Mitch McConnell steps down
South Dakota Sen. John Thune has been elected to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the upper chamber's Republican leader. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 13