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Senate Republicans have elected John Thune, a senator from South Dakota, as their leader, choosing an authoritative legislator with long experience.
Next year, the Republican Party will control both the White House and, possibly, both houses of Congress. In the 100-seat Senate, Republicans will get at least 52 seats. They are also likely to retain their majority in the House of Representatives, Reuters reports.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000Thune, 63, currently the second-largest Republican in the upper chamber of Congress, will replace 82-year-old Mitch McConnell, who has led the caucus for the longest period in the history of the Senate. Thune was first elected to the Senate in 2004.
Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida, a close ally of Trump. Scott is supported by influential figures such as Elon Musk and conservative commentator Sean Hannity.
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