Thune: Democrats Vote Against Basic Protection for Women and Girls’ Sports

Click here or on the picture 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. “I had hoped today that we would be voting on the [Protection of] Women and Girls in Sports Act […]

Thune Joins Fox News, CNN

Click here to watch America’s Newsroom and here to watch Inside Politics. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News and Inside Politics on CNN.   On the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act: “[W]e didn’t get a single Democrat [vote]. It got 51 votes […]

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.) today joined The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio. On confirming President Trump’s nominees at a record pace: “[T]he Democrats aren’t playing ball on any of this. I mean, they are blocking, delaying, using every dilatory tactic that they can to try […]

Thune Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement: “Senator McConnell’s legacy is one of remarkable service to the Senate, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and our nation,” said Thune. “Over decades of tireless work, his mastery of Senate procedure, commitment to the institution, and dedication to the rule of law have […]

Thune Joins The Will Cain Show on Fox News

Click here to watch the video.  WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Will Cain Show on Fox News. On confirming President Trump’s nominees at a record pace: “[I]t’s… a team effort, and we’ve had really good cooperation among our colleagues for the most part when it comes to getting the entire team […]

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 confirming President Trump’s nominees at a record pace: “Well, we’ve tried to manage the clock, Dana, and you’re right, it’s hard. And particularly when you’ve got a lot of Democrat resistance, which we do, so […]

Thune on Budget Reconciliation: The Time to Act Is Now

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. “This week, the Senate Budget Committee, under the leadership of Senator Graham – Chairman Graham – will move forward with a budget resolution that […]

Thune Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S. Capitol

February 6, 2025 Click here to download high-resolution photos and here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, earlier this morning I met with Prime Minister Netanyahu here in the Capitol. […]

Thune Joins Guy Benson on Fox News Radio

January 30, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Guy Benson on Fox News Radio. On the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.: “[I]t was a tragic accident. And on a day like today, all you can do is pray for those who were on the plane and their […]

Thune Supports Howard Lutnick at Secretary of Commerce Confirmation Hearing

January 29, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today questioned Howard Lutnick at the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s confirmation hearing for secretary of commerce. On expanding internet access to rural areas: THUNE: “I want to come back quickly to the NTIA Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program. I […]