“We were able to get on that bill last night with a very big bipartisan vote, and I hope we can continue down that path and ensure that we have funded the government, taken a government shutdown off the table.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority... Continue Reading
“[N]othing shapes the future of the country more than these lifetime appointments to the court[s] … we are actually about 10 ahead of where we were in the first Trump administration in terms of getting people on the bench.” Click here to listen. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune... Continue Reading
“It’s an important bill for this country and for our national security interests, and it’s something that I hope we can proceed with and ultimately pass, get across the finish line here in the next few days.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “It’s been a heavy week here in the United States Senate, with the tragic and unexpected passing of Senator Lindsey... Continue Reading
Click here to watch Fox News, here to watch CNN, and here to watch Newsmax. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News, Inside Politics on CNN, and The Record with Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax. On Senator Graham’s legacy: “On a... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “This is an exciting season of our year. “We are heading up now on the 250th anniversary, a celebration for... Continue Reading
Click here to watch. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Bret Baier on Fox News. On Jay Clayton’s nomination: “I hope he gets through this week … The confirmation hearing will happen tomorrow in the Intelligence Committee. They will report him out. We will take... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Jay Clayton is an eminently qualified individual to become the new director of national intelligence, and so we are looking... Continue Reading