Click here to watch WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Greta Van Susteren on Newsmax. On Congress’ responsibility to fund the government: “The other party has a decision to make: Do they want to vote to reopen the government, or don’t they? These discussions, negotiations,... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a bicameral press conference with congressional Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker and our House colleagues, for doing the work. “You sent us a clean continuing... 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 after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government. Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “The Democrat caucus here in town, in the Senate, has chosen to shut down the... 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. “We are only hours away from a government shutdown, and the Democrats have a very clear,... Continue Reading
Click here to watch. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Joe Kernen on CNBC’s Squawk Box. On Congress’ responsibility to fund the government: “This is something that 13 times, when [Chuck Schumer] was the majority leader, we passed short-term continuing resolutions – 13 times –... Continue Reading
Click here to watch. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Bret Baier on Fox News. On the bicameral meeting at the White House: “It was spirited … [Democrats have] a base that is demanding that they fight anything related to President Trump. [Democrats passed a... Continue Reading
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