Laken Riley Act gives John Thune his first big win as Senate GOP leader
Senate Majority Leader John Thune notched his first big win Friday by clearing the filibuster on the Laken Riley Act. It'll almost certainly pass Monday with ease. Why it matters: It's a specific, popular,
Thune commits to amendment process for Laken Riley bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) committed to having an “amendment process” for the Laken Riley Act as the chamber continues to work through passing the bill in the coming days. Thune’s
Transcript: Senate Majority Leader John Thune on ...
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority
S.D., has selected four top Republican allies to be part of his unofficial cabinet as he looks to make his own impression on the upper chamber after taking the mantle from longtime GOP Leader Mitch McConnell,
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted Friday to advance the Laken Riley Act, putting Republicans a step closer to sending the first bill of the 119th Congress to President-elect Trump for his signature next week and
Laken Riley Act clears final Senate filibuster, teeing up passage for Trump’s first day
A final vote in the Senate is likely to be on Jan. 20, when Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The Laken Riley Act would then go back to the House.
Sen. John Thune: Power should be in the hands of the American people
S.D., opens up about the Laken Riley Act, the confirmation hearings and efforts to clean up the government on 'The Story.' ...
New Senate leader Thune aims to tackle US ‘fiscal mess’ but admits GOP tax cuts may not be fully funded
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Sunday said one of his top objectives will be to address the country’s “fiscal mess” ...
Man with a plan: The Washington Examiner interview with John Thune
Thune sat down for an interview with the Washington Examiner that marked his first with a print outlet since assuming his new ...
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump’s first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants ...
No, Thune didn't block Schiff from committees over Russia investigation | Fact check
There is no evidence Senate Majority Leader John Thune blocked Sen. Adam Schiff from committee assignments. A spokesperson said the claim is false.
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Murdo’s new digs: Thune’s bison sidekick moves up
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) has added a touch of South Dakota to his new Senate office, hanging a bison head named Murdo in the ...
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the ...
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“Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan sits down with Senate Majority Leader John Thune for an exclusive interview
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday for an exclusive interview.
Republicans set to give Trump big immigration win — while dividing Democrats
Republicans are on the verge of giving President-elect Trump a big win on immigration to kick off his second term — and doing it with the help of Democrats while dividing the minority party on the ...