Senate Republicans choose a new leader today — and by proxy, how much influence they’ll give Donald Trump. But first, you should know:
- Two Senate Finance Committee veterans are vying for GOP leader, giving them an advantage before next year’s tax overhaul.
- Senate Republicans will have to turn from celebrating their majority to defending it ahead of 2026, when the map gets tougher.
- There’s competition for lower-level positions in House Republicans’ leadership elections today.
GOP Senators Pick New Leader for Trump Era
Republicans will for the first time in 18 years elect someone other than Mitch McConnell to ...