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Thune: Republicans Work to Make Americans Safer and More Prosperous Ahead of America 250

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 celeb… Continue Reading

Thune Joins Bret Baier on Fox News

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 ta… Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Must Stop Obstructing FISA Reauthorization, Help to Quickly Confirm Jay Clayton

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 intellige… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune Marks Fourth Anniversary of Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision

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, today we mark four years since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision - the landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and returning the question of abortion to the people and their elected representatives. “Roe was, quite simply, terrible constitutional law - a fact that’s been ac… Continue Reading

Thune: A Stronger America Is a Safer 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, I spoke on the floor yesterday about the landmark bill Republicans passed last year: the Working Families Tax Cuts bill. “And I talked about how this bill fits into Republicans’ efforts to turn things around in our country. “Turn things around by putting more money in Americans’ pockets. … Continue Reading

Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Major Wins 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): “Madam President, we’re approaching one year since the Working Families Tax Cuts became law. “For nearly a year now, the American people have been seeing the benefits of this bill. “From a more secure border to a stronger military. “Larger paychecks and bigger refunds. “Support for farmers and ranchers.… Continue Reading

The Leader Board

Celebrating One Year of the Working Families Tax Cuts

For Nearly One Year, the Working Families Tax Cuts Law Has Made America Stronger and More Prosperous

The Senate Continues Confirming President Trump’s Nominees to Federal Judgeships Ahead of the First Term Pace

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