Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is primed to hand President Trump a quick string of wins on his first days in office. Why it matters: Thune and Trump have a complicated history, but the new majority leader is doing his best to start Congress off on the right foot.

Thune sat down for an interview with the Washington Examiner that marked his first with a print outlet since assuming his new role as Senate majority leader.

Trump urged Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to be ready to roll on recess appointments if Democrats gum up confirmations, Politico reports. Trump told Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that California wildfire aid could be good leverage to get the big debt limit hike he's been pushing.