Senate leaders face uncertain futures after Democrats win majority

Senators returned to Washington Monday facing questions about their leadership after last week's election gave Democrats a significant new Senate majority. Both parties are holding internal discussions about whether to keep their current leaders. Republicans are debating whether to immediately reelect Sen. John Thune as leader in votes scheduled Tuesday, with some calling for a delay to digest the election's lessons. Democrats are privately questioning whether Sen. Chuck Schumer should continue, though both men are expected to win majority support. Thune faces criticism from some in the GOP base over his relationship with President Trump, while Schumer has critics on the left and right. Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is considering challenging Schumer, and incoming senators are split on how they will vote.