John Thune’s leadership bid collides with conservative demands for lame-duck agenda

Senate GOP conservatives are threatening to postpone and possibly derail Senator John Thune’s bid to serve another term as Senate Republican leader, seeking leverage over how Thune manages a lame‑duck session that represents a final chance to pass President Trump’s priorities through a Republican‑controlled Congress. The move is led by senators including Ron Johnson and Mike. The conflict centers on the leadership role and the handling of the upcoming legislative agenda.

Senate GOP conservatives are threatening to postpone and possibly derail Sen. John Thune’s (S.D.) bid to serve another term as Senate Republican leader, seeking leverage over how Thune manages a lame-duck session that represents a final chance to pass President Trump’s priorities through a Republican-controlled Congress. Senate conservatives led by Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mike...