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Thune: Democrats are Standing in the Way of a Solution They Say They Want

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): “Shamefully, the Democrats have put us into another government shutdown. “This is day 25 of the s… Continue Reading

Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats’ DHS shutdown: “The ball’s really in the Democrats’ court … these are agencies that defend the homeland. That’s the Department of Homeland Secu… Continue Reading

Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News

Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On the War Powers Resolution: “This is all about the Democrats’ … Trump Derangement Syndrome … and their blind hatred of the president, just being opposed to … Continue Reading

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Thune to Bring SAVE America Act to the Senate Floor

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, later today we will finish up the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - the latest piece of legislation in Republicans’ affordability agenda. “And next week, I will be bringing the SAVE America Act to the floor. “And we will be having a full and robust debate. “So, Mr. President, what is th… Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Set Dangerous Precedent with Their Shutdown Politics

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, we’re almost now a month into the Democrats’ DHS - Department of Homeland Security - shutdown. “And Democrats have essentially walked away from trying to solve it. “That’s right. “After almost a month of forcing DHS employees to work without pay, Democrats have shown their true colors. “… Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Bill Paves the Way to More Affordable Housing

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, homeownership - that quintessential part of the American dream - has become increasingly unattainable for a lot of Americans - and for younger Americans in particular. “The New York Times reports that home prices have surged roughly 50 percent since the pandemic, and mortgage rates have al… Continue Reading

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Democrats’ Harmful DHS Shutdown Drags On

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Senate Democrats, Let’s Avoid This Shutdown

Post On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the federal government will shut down if legislation isn’t passed to extend its funding. Important government programs will be suspended, government services will be shuttered and government employees, including military personnel, will temporarily be without a paycheck. Everything from certain veterans’ health care programs to food assistance for needy families could be affected. But there is no reason this needs to happen. Republicans in Congress have put forward n… Continue Reading

A Nominations Rules Change Is Coming

Breitbart For decades, Democrats and Republicans have regularly cooperated to swiftly confirm the many, many individuals selected by each president to serve in their administration. Regardless of the party in the White House, both sides have long agreed that a president deserves to have his or her administration in place, quickly. That doesn’t mean we don’t disagree. But it does mean when nominees are held up, opposed, or blocked—it’s for a legitimate purpose, not for leverage in partisan game… Continue Reading

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 this moment and getting this bill across the finish line. In large part, this bill is the culmination of President Trump’s campaign promises and the promises t… Continue Reading