Q&A: Thune on Leading GOP, Another Reconciliation Package

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming off of a massive victory after guiding President Donald Trump’s tax bill through his chamber and into law. He’s not necessarily eager to go through the process again.

While some Republicans talk about trying a second huge, party-line bill later this year, the cautious and often process-focused Thune says he favors smaller bites.

Just seven months into his tenure as the Senate GOP’s top figure, after taking over for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Thune has also changed the approach from the Republican leadership suite. He’s embraced a more collaborative, ...