The head of the U.S. Senate choosing its new majority leader, and several Republican and advocacy groups in Texas have issued statements opposing U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, from being considered.

Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota was elected new Senate majority leader, replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who is stepping aside. The contest to be the face of Senate Republicans is coming to a head this week. One issue contenders might want to avoid during the final stretch is Trump's ambitious tariff plan.