Recent Press

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 Venezuela oil sales: “It’s the Chinese and the Russians … who are stealing Venezuelan oil. What the president is attempting to do is to get this country to w… Continue Reading

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Provide Bigger Paychecks, Permanent Relief

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 good news for the American people as they start their new year is that they’re going to have,… Continue Reading

Thune Statement on Arrest of Nicolas Maduro

— U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after President Trump announced that federal drug fugitive Nicolas Maduro was captured for the purposes of being held accountable for his crimes. “For years, Nicolas Maduro, the cartel he leads, and other carte… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune: Republicans’ Focus on Appropriations Delivers Results

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, at the start of this week I said that the Senate would be focusing on government funding this month. “We have a January 30 deadline to get the job done and avoid another government shutdown. “We’ve already passed one package of three appropriations bills that was signed into law in Novembe… Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Lead Nationwide Effort to Strengthen Rural Health Care

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, as someone who grew up in rural South Dakota - in the town of Murdo, which has a population of roughly 500, and that would be rounding up - I know firsthand the joys of living in a rural community. “I also know some of the challenges. “Everything from package delivery to internet reliabili… Continue Reading

Thune: Relief Is Here for Working Families

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, last year Republicans followed through on our promises to the American people. “The cornerstone of that was the Working Families Tax Cuts and the rest of that landmark legislation. “A bill that helps deliver safer streets. “Put more money in Americans’ pockets. “And create new opportunit… Continue Reading

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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