Senate Republicans Reelect John Thune as Leader Despite Push for Delay

Senate Republicans reelected John Thune as their leader on Tuesday, despite a push by some senators to delay the vote and have a more thorough discussion about the party's midterm losses. Thune, who has served as the Senate majority leader since January 2025, will now lead the Republicans in the minority in the next Congress. The vote came after a closed-door meeting that lasted over seven hours, during which some senators argued for a delay to allow for more reflection and debate about the party's future. However, no alternative candidates emerged to challenge Thune, and he was ultimately reelected without opposition.