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Thune indicated Monday that a bipartisan Russia sanctions package might not hit the Senate floor next week as previously anticipated.

Thune jumps in

Senate Minority Whip John Thune officially jumped into the race to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader.

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