Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On passing the bill by July 4: “I still think we get this done this weekend … There’s a ton of swirl, and like I said, the new stuff coming at us every day. But […]

Thune: Republicans’ Bill Puts American Strength, Safety, and Prosperity First

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): “We are making good headway on the reconciliation bill. “As you all know, this is the legislation that we believe implements the president’s agenda and […]

Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill for a Strong, Safe, and Prosperous America

BY PERMANENTLY EXTENDING AND EXPANDING THE SUCCESSFUL 2017 TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT, REPUBLICANS WILL HELP AMERICAN FAMILIES AND MAIN STREET GET ON MORE SOLID FOOTING “Republicans are poised to make the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, promoting more stability in the tax code and avoiding tax cliffs. That certainty and stability is what families […]

Democrats’ Far-Left Policies Broke the Country

DEMOCRATS’ FOUR YEARS OF POOR GOVERNANCE LED TO THE HIGHEST INFLATION IN 40 YEARS AND CAUSED AMERICANS’ FINANCES TO SUFFER “[T]he Biden administration and Congressional Democrats made a $1.9 trillion bet in the form of the American Rescue Plan. They lost, as it contributed to a surge in inflation that fueled massive voter discontent and […]

Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Republicans’ priorities: “[T]he goals in this bill are a safer America, a stronger America, and a more prosperous America … An average family in South Dakota, if we don’t pass this bill, […]

Myths vs. Facts: Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill Will Supercharge the Economy and Preserve Programs Americans Rely On

MYTH: REPUBLICANS ARE CUTTING MEDICAID BENEFITS FOR MOTHERS, CHILDREN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE ELDERLY “Reminder: Republicans’ billionaire-first budget bill puts YOUR healthcare on the chopping block.” – Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) THE FACTS: MEDICAID WAS CREATED TO HELP THESE VERY PEOPLE, AND REPUBLICANS’ BILL PUTS THE PROGRAM ON A MORE STABLE FISCAL TRAJECTORY SO […]

A Generational Opportunity for Strength, Prosperity

All eyes will be on the United States Senate this week as we endeavor to pass the shared Republican agenda of American strength, security, and prosperity. With the Republican reconciliation bill, we have the opportunity to deliver. It is one that doesn’t come around often, and our country stands to benefit greatly by Republicans seizing […]

Thune Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement: “The regime in Iran, which has committed itself to bringing ‘death to America’ and wiping Israel off the map, has rejected all diplomatic pathways to peace. The mullahs’ misguided pursuit of nuclear weapons must be stopped,” said Thune. “As […]

Thune Joins Breitbart News Saturday With Matt Boyle

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Breitbart News Saturday with Matt Boyle. On Republicans’ priorities: “[T]his is the fulfillment of the president’s agenda. This is what he ran on. This is what the people voted for, and that’s securing our border, making a generational […]

What They’re Saying: Senate Republicans on a More Prosperous America

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.): “I think for the most part, this is designed to help working Americans, people who are getting up every day, going to work – and this gives them some relief. And I think that’s what the president was focused on, is delivering relief for working-class families. That’s why we […]