Summary
Thune, 63, will replace outgoing Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky after the 82-year-old announced he would be stepping down from the leadership role.
Daily Mail
South Dakota Senator John Thune—not Senator Rick Scott, the preferred choice of some in the Make America Great Again (MAGA) faction—will be the next Senate majority leader following a vote by Senate Republicans on Wednesday.
Newsweek
John Thune (R-SD) has been elected the next GOP leader in the Senate, ushering in a new generation of leadership after nearly two decades of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) running the conference.
The Gazette
Florida Senator Rick Scott, a favourite among Donald Trump supporters, including former Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson, was eliminated in the first round, receiving only 13 votes.
Ukrainska Pravda
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