U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S. Dak.)
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Thune discusses short-term funding plan and urges bipartisan cooperation on NBC interview
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to discuss Congress’s efforts to fund the government and ongoing debates over appropriations.
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Thune discusses budget impasse and Senate gridlock during radio interview
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss ongoing debates in Congress over government funding and other political issues.
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Thune discusses government funding standoff during CNN interview
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on CNN's Inside Politics to discuss ongoing negotiations over government funding and the possibility of a shutdown.
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Thune urges bipartisan support for short-term measure as deadline looms
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding ongoing efforts to fund the government through a short-term continuing resolution (CR).
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Thune cites drop in southern border encounters following new security measures
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on recent changes at the southern U.S. border, highlighting a significant decrease in border encounters compared to previous years.
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Thune urges bipartisan support for stopgap funding bill amid shutdown concerns
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media in Washington, raising concerns about a potential government shutdown.
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Thune urges passage of clean continuing resolution amid funding impasse
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to discuss ongoing negotiations over government funding and efforts to prevent a potential shutdown.
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Thune urges bipartisan support for short-term government funding resolution
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding the approaching September 30 government funding deadline.
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Thune’s office seeks applicants for paid spring internships
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) is accepting applications from college students for spring internships in his Washington, D.C., office and in his state offices located in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls.
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Thune discusses Senate action and legislation during Fox Business interview
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow to discuss several legislative and political topics currently before the Senate.
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Thune discusses nominations rules change and national security bill on radio show
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio to discuss several topics, including the influence of Charlie Kirk, recent changes to Senate nomination rules, Democratic opposition in the Senate,...
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Thune urges end to delays over nominee confirmation reforms
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, urging Democratic senators to move forward with a vote on a proposal concerning the Senate's process for confirming presidential nominees.
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Senate considers rule change amid partisan dispute over confirmation process
The U.S. Senate is set to consider a change in its rules regarding the confirmation of presidential nominees, according to remarks delivered today by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.).
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Thune delivers remarks marking 24th anniversary of September 11 attacks
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with remarks on the Senate floor, reflecting on the events of that day and their lasting impact. “Mr. President, 24 years ago, on a bright...
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Thune urges restoration of traditional senate rules for confirming presidential nominees
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to discuss recent efforts by Republicans to restore previous Senate precedent regarding the confirmation process for presidential nominees.
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Senate Republicans propose rule changes after delays on executive branch confirmations
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed reporters in Washington today, outlining efforts by Senate Republicans to address what he described as a blockade of executive branch nominees by Senate Democrats.
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Thune highlights nationwide impact of Republican-backed permanent tax relief
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor about the impact of recent Republican-led tax reforms included in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Thune criticizes Democrats over nomination delays; proposes rule change for faster confirmations
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to criticize what he described as unprecedented obstruction by Democrats in the confirmation process for presidential nominees.
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Thune discusses nomination delays and funding talks on national radio show
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss the ongoing challenges in confirming nominees for President Trump’s administration and the current state of government funding negotiations.
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Thune highlights legislative priorities during state work period across South Dakota
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently spoke on the Senate floor about his activities during the state work period, where he traveled throughout South Dakota to meet with constituents and discuss legislative progress.