Recent Press

Thune: Senate Will Prioritize Creating New Opportunities for Americans to Get Ahead

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 heard what I think was a very effective and powerful speech last night from the president of t… 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 President Trump’s State of the Union address: “The things that the president has done - the Trump newborn accounts, for example, child care tax credits, … Continue Reading

Thune: President Trump and Republicans Are Delivering Results for Hardworking Americans

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after President Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress: “Over the past year, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have worked together to get our country moving again and deliver… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune on President Trump’s Resolute State of the Union Address

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, it was a pleasure to hear from President Trump last night on some of the achievements of his first year in office - and his continued plans to make life better for hardworking Americans. “It’s something to remember the situation the president was facing 13 months ago, when he took office. … Continue Reading

Thune on Democrats’ DHS Shutdown

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 this evening, we’re going to hear from President Trump in his State of the Union address. “In a little more than a year, President Trump and Republican majorities in Congress have delivered on our promises to the American people. “From a secure border. “To more money in Americans’ p… Continue Reading

Thune on DHS Funding: The Ball Is in Democrats’ Court

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, Homeland Security appropriations expire tomorrow. “And there are concerning signs that Democrats are prepared to walk away from the table and allow funding for critical Homeland Security agencies to expire. “Funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “The TSA. “The Coast Guard.… Continue Reading

The Leader Board

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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