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Thune Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio. On the Big Beautiful Bill: “[T]his [bill] was really geared and oriented toward working families, from the tax policy to the childcare policy, school c… Continue Reading

Thune Joins the Ruthless Podcast

Click here or on the picture to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined the Ruthless podcast. On the Big Beautiful Bill: “It was an incredibly comprehensive piece of legislation, and [the] most comprehensive and consequential legislation… Continue Reading

Thune: There’s a Bipartisan Annual Appropriations Process Within Reach for the First Time in Years

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):   “Afternoon, everyone. We’re doing something this week in the Senate that is a bit unu… Continue Reading

Latest Remarks

Thune: Democrats’ Historic Obstruction Sets Dangerous and Ugly Precedent

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 know that August is approaching, but we still have some serious work to do here in Washington. “We need to make further progress on appropriations. “And we have a number of President Trump’s nominations to get through. “Mr. President, despite a historic level of obstru… Continue Reading

Thune on Bipartisan Appropriations Process: Time for Democrats to Step Up

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 appropriations process is well underway here in the Senate. “The Senate Appropriations Committee, under Chair Collins, has released four bipartisan appropriations bills. “And this week, we’re doing something a bit unusual - we’re bringing appropriations legislation to th… Continue Reading

Thune: The One Big Beautiful Bill to Provide Much-Needed Resources to the Border

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, during the month of June, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded a total of 9,306 encounters at our southern border. “9,306. “For the entire month of June. “It’s difficult to overstate just how much progress this reflects. “Under President Biden, monthly encounte… Continue Reading

The Leader Board

Amid Historic Democrat Obstruction, Republicans Keep Confirming President Trump’s Nominees

Six Months Into President Trump’s Term, the Border Is More Secure Than Ever

Now Is Senate Democrats’ Chance to Prove They’re Serious About Funding the Government

Op-Eds

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

The Senate Will Overturn California’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

Examiner Even in an institution as storied as the U.S. Senate, issues arise that have not been previously litigated, and a unique question is posed to this body. Such is the case of the California Clean Air Act waivers, which aim to implement a stringent electric vehicle mandate that would affect not just the state of California but the whole country. There is nothing novel about how to proceed with the rules an agency presents to Congress. Congress regularly receives and overturns rules thro… Continue Reading

First 100 Days of GOP Senate Majority Has Accomplished Much, and Here’s What is Coming Next

Fox News Saturday marked 100 days of the new Republican majority in the U.S. Senate, and we’ve been keeping our foot on the gas. We’ve spent 13 weeks in session, including the longest continuous period of session in 15 years, and the Senate has taken more votes at this point than in any other Congress since at least the Reagan era. We have a lot to show for it. We confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in more than 20 years, despite Democrat obstruction, and we are building out … Continue Reading