Recent Press

Thune: Democrats Have Made Their Choice; Republicans Will Fund Border Security Despite Them

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, yesterday on the floor I discussed some of our accomplishments here in the Senate, and one o… Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Fight to Secure America

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): “The former vice president said here recently that this is a moment when there are no bad ideas. … Continue Reading

Thune Joins the Hugh Hewitt Show

Click here to listen. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On the Working Families Tax Cuts: “[The Working Families Tax Cuts was] the most consequential thing I’ve done in my time in public life … We got the first entitlement reform we’ve… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune: Democrats Cling to Open Borders, Republicans Want to Secure America

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, the Democrat Party has gone off the rails. “It’s no secret that the Democrat Party has drifted sharply leftward in recent years. “And it’s become increasingly divorced from the concerns of ordinary Americans. “‘Many Americans Say the [Democratic] Party Does Not Share Their Priorities’ - t… Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People

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, yesterday marked 500 days of the Republican majority here in the United States Senate. “And what a busy 500 days it’s been. “We’ve taken close to 800 votes since last January. “Confirmed just under 500 nominees to posts across the federal government and judiciary. “And we’ve passed bills… Continue Reading

Thune Honors Members of the United States Military

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, the month of May is dedicated to America’s finest. “We observed Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day last week, and the entire month of May is Military Appreciation Month. “Armed Forces Day was Saturday, and next week we will observe Memorial Day and remember all those who have laid… Continue Reading

The Leader Board

“No Bad Ideas”? Democrats Have Plenty.

Defund-the-Police Democrats Abandon Law Enforcement

After Republicans End “Catch and Release,” Democrats Want to Defund the Police

Op-Eds

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