Click here to watch. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press. On Congress’ responsibility to fund the government: “This is a simple, seven-week funding resolution to allow us to do a normal appropriations process, something that Democrat senators have... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On funding the government: “All we need is … a handful of Democrats to come across the aisle and vote to keep the government open. A short-term funding resolution.... Continue Reading
Click here to watch. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Inside Politics on CNN. On funding the government: “The Democrats’ requests are completely unhinged and unreasonable and unserious, and if they want to have a serious conversation … I’m sure the president … would be... Continue Reading
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): “Well, good afternoon, everyone. “I’m sure you’re all asking the question, are we or are we not going to have... Continue Reading
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 September 30 government funding deadline is rapidly approaching, and Republicans will be putting forward a continuing resolution to... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business. On a nominations rules change: “The Schumer-led Democrats literally broke the system. We have to fix it, and we needed to take the steps to do that, because... Continue Reading
Click here to listen to The Brian Kilmeade Show. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio. On Charlie Kirk’s impact on the conservative movement: “[Charlie Kirk] had a way of connecting with people that made them feel part of... Continue Reading
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): “Good afternoon, everyone. “I think, as everyone knows, Senate Republicans are in the process of coming up with a solution... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On a nominations rules change: “[W]e’ve kind of shopped these ideas around about how to do this in a way that actually helps us clear the backlog [of nominations]... Continue Reading
THE U.S. IS CONFRONTED BY SERIOUS INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGES TO ITS CORE INTERESTS ALL AROUND THE WORLD “The United States is operating in the most dangerous threat environment we have faced since World War II. The bill my committee advanced… is a direct reflection of the severity of that threat environment,... Continue Reading