NEWSMAKER-New top US Senate Republican John Thune faces test as...

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

92% : "Trump, in an interview with Time magazine published on Thursday, said he has "respect" for the filibuster and "a very good relationship" with Thune.
74% : Incoming U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune will face the test of his career when Donald Trump returns to power next month, as he aims to shepherd the new president's priorities through Congress while protecting his chamber's authority over Cabinet picks and spending.
68% : Thune sounded a deferential note on Trump nominees in a Fox News interview last week, saying, "I give wide latitude and wide deference to the president when he makes these selections.
47% : Thune will have to maintain positive relationship with Trump*First test will be overseeing Trump confirmation hearings*Seen as affable negotiator and institutionalist*Many in MAGA movement sought Scott as Senate leader insteadBy David MorganWASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) -
39% : "Trump, and his supporters, may expect no less -- and seem poised to push back if some Senate Republicans try to buck his priorities.
36% : Trump has already suggested he would turn to recess appointments to install nominees if the Senate doesn't support his picks.
34% : "Thune's first test will be overseeing confirmation hearings for controversial Trump Cabinet picks including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, Tulsi Gabbard for national intelligence director, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health and human services secretary and Kash Patel as FBI director.

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