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Hill leaders brace for difficult 2027 term

10/16/2026

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is expected to retain his position for another two years, with his tenure likely marked by continued friction with the president and pressure from the party base.

The future of the other major leadership roles on Capitol Hill remains tied to the outcome of the November election, creating a volatile environment for the next Congress.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces the most uncertainty, as most of his colleagues do not expect him to remain in his role if Republicans lose the House majority.

Johnson has been publicly entertaining his next moves in the campaign's final weeks, while Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep.

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