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Thune Says He Will Seek Another Term as Senate GOP Leader

His bid tests whether a large fundraising operation and his record can protect him from criticism if Republicans lose ground in November's midterms.

Convention Boos Expose GOP Rift Over Stalled SAVE America Act

Comer Says McConnell Expected Back to Senate on Sept. 14

Johnson Says White House Calls Him Trump’s ‘Co‑President’ as He Stumps to Hold Narrow GOP Majority

Trump Withholds Backing for John Thune as He Demands End to Filibuster

Rob Schneider Urges Texans to Oust GOP Leaders Over Unverified 'Islamic and Marxist' Claims

Thune Pushes Back Against Trump Over DNI Pick and Funding Plan

Trump Questions Whether Vance Can Lead MAGA After Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Weighs Run for RNC Chair After Gruters' Term

House Delays E15 Vote, Sets May Floor Action as EPA Waiver Starts

Trump Stays Underwater in New Polls Despite Brief Rebound

Trump Quietly Tests 2028 Ticket, Weighing Vance Versus Rubio

House Republicans Weigh Ousting Speaker Johnson as Moderates Erode His Clout

Stefanik Pressures Johnson as Defense Bill Fight Highlights GOP Turmoil

Thune Faces GOP Backlash as Year-End Agenda Stalls

Thune Publicly Breaks With RFK Jr. on Tylenol Claims in MSNBC Interview

DHS Approves $44 Million for Helene and Chantal as North Carolina Waits for Reimbursements

RNC Unanimously Elects Trump Ally Joe Gruters as Chair in Atlanta