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Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., meets with reporters after he was elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., meets with reporters after he was elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is illuminated following the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is illuminated following the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., speaks during the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., speaks during the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)