From Murdo to majority leader: Thune delivers ode to South Dakota as he begins new role

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Workers add Sen. John Thune’s nameplate to the majority leader’s office on Jan. 3, 2025. (Submitted)

Sen. John Thune made his home state well known in his first speech to the upper chamber as majority leader.

Thune, 63, highlighted his Jones County and familial roots and explained how they had helped get him to the point he was now - the leader of the 53 Senate Republicans in the 119th session of Congress.

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