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Thune seeks to kick off appropriations on Senate floor
The big question on Capitol Hill this week is whether Senate Democrats agree to help kick off the appropriations process.
John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of Senate's Achievements 6 Months Into Trump Presidency
During remarks on the Senate floor Monday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the Senate's actions six ...
Thune warns Schumer may let govt shut down as ‘struggling’ Dems scramble to appease far-left
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned that Congress may be careening towards a partial government shutdown this fall ...
Thune keeps door open to nixing August recess after Trump request
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Monday that he is open to President Trump’s call to cancel the August ...
The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches
Republicans are encountering some early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority next ...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports ‘full disclosure’ of Epstein files
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) expressed support Wednesday for the “full disclosure” of government files related to ...
Thune says Senate on track to move $9.4B in funding cuts after locking down key vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says the Senate is on track to vote Tuesday evening on a package clawing back ...
Senate majority leader says Republicans ready to move on Russia sanctions bill when Trump gives green light
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill once Trump approves it, as pressure ...