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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) takes a question from a reporter during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. During the news conference Senate Republicans discussed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's desire for recess appointments, if Congress will pass a continuing resolution or an omnibus bill at the end of the year, and other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

McConnell Joins Democrats In Voting Against Defense Nominee Elbridge Colby Confirmation

Former Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has joined Democrats in voting against Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (L) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) moves between meetings at the U.S. Capitol on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Senate is set to begin a marathon vote on a large number of amendments, called a "Vote-A-Rama," that will be attached Graham's proposed budget. “The president prefers one big, beautiful bill — so do I,” Graham told reporters. “But you always need a Plan B around here.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

After Hours Of Debate, Senate Greenlights $340B Budget Blueprint Supporting Trump

The Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint on Friday morning that will help increase funding for President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, energy production and the military.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) arrives for the Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Senate Republican caucus met to vote on new leadership for the 119th Congress. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

John Thune Elected New Senate Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell

GOP Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as Senate majority leader, which means he will replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, who has held the top Senate GOP position for the last 18 years.