Why Can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune Just Get Along?
1 day ago · Mike Johnson (from left) and John Thune, seen at last month's Army-Navy football game, continue to jockey for Donald Trump's ear. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images By Rachael Bade.
Trump plays reluctant referee between Johnson and Thune
Jan 6, 2025 · In endorsing a single bill, Trump effectively chose sides, opting for the too-big-to-fail approach favored by Speaker Mike Johnson over the strategy favored by Senate Majority Leader John...
Sen. John Thune says House Speaker Mike Johnson has a ‘really …
Jan 3, 2025 · Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the incoming Senate majority leader, said Friday that House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will have a "really tough job," navigating a narrow majority.
Republican leadership elections: John Thune, Mike Johnson …
Nov 14, 2024 · Republicans have chosen Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the...
Leader-Elect Thune Meets with Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) following Thune’s election to serve as Senate majority leader and Johnson’s nomination to serve as Speaker of the House in the 119th Congress.
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: …
Jan 3, 2025 · Mike Johnson is re-elected as House speaker with a boost from Trump, but his challenges are only beginning ... John Thune says Johnson has a ‘really tough job’ ahead with a thin GOP majority ...
Live updates: Republicans elect John Thune as Senate majority …
Nov 13, 2024 · In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was nominated to retain the gavel despite initial protests from hard-line conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus. He …
John Thune elected Senate majority leader in rebuke to Donald …
Nov 14, 2024 · South Dakota senator John Thune has been elected the next Republican leader in the Senate during Donald Trump’s second term, setting him up as a potential check on the incoming president’s...
House Speaker Mike Johnson 'confident' he will win re-election …
House Speaker Mike Johnson walked into the Capitol on Friday morning seemingly optimistic about his chances of being reelected speaker by his conference despite growing frustrations amongst far-right members of the party.
New top US Senate Republican John Thune faces test as Trump …
Dec 15, 2024 · That's a skill that both Thune and his House of Representatives counterpart, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, who will start the year with a narrow 217-215 majority, will need next year.
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