Senate Republicans choose new leader amid MAGA pressure campaign

Senate Republicans on Wednesday chose their next majority leader to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell and brought to a close an intense pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump's MAGA allies.

Sen. John Thune (R-SD) claimed the powerful position during a closed-door meeting that brought a contentious battle between Trump's supporters and long-standing conservative lawmakers to a close.

Thune ran against John Cornyn (R-TX) and Rick Scott (R-FL).

Thune and Cornyn both boast lengthy tenures in the Senate...