In a secret vote behind closed doors, Republicans selected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as the next Senate Majority Leader. Thune defeated Senators John Cornyn and Rick Scott, and pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump. Trump visited the White House for a meeting with President Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The two men agreed to a smooth transition of power, marking a traditional gesture of courtesy. Trump also announced his picks for key positions: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as Attorney General, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as Secretary of State, and former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence.