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news.google.compolitics5 days ago
One Nation Reserves $39 Million for Ohio and Iowa Senate TV Ads as Democrats Outraise GOP Candidates
The conservative nonprofit aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune will begin airing commercials in the two states on Wednesday. The buys form part of a broader $400 million effort by Thune's political operation ahead of the November midterms.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Senate GOP Leaders Confirm Conversations With Hospitalized McConnell
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. John Barrasso spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days while he remains hospitalized since June 14. McConnell has not voted since June 11.
politics5 days ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Since June 14, Continues Recovery and Senate Work
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke with McConnell on Monday and Sen. John Barrasso spoke with him Tuesday. McConnell's office said July 2 that he continues to improve while still in the hospital.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
President Trump Greets Senate Majority Leader Thune at Ellsworth Air Force Base
President Donald Trump arrived in South Dakota on July 3, 2026, and exchanged greetings with Senate Majority Leader John Thune before delivering remarks at Mount Rushmore. The visit occurred on the eve of Independence Day amid prior legislative friction.
Newsweekworld17 days ago
Scott Presler Denied Entry to South Dakota Republican Party Dinner
Newsweek reported that conservative activist Scott Presler was turned away from a Thursday dinner event in South Dakota featuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Presler blamed Thune's staff on X, a claim rejected by Thune communications officer Ryan Wrasse. The South Dakota S…
pymnts.comfinance18 days ago
Senate leaders say time is short for bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers must reach a deal quickly on cryptocurrency oversight rules. Outstanding issues include ethics provisions and regulatory appointments. A House vote would also be required.
manilatimes.netfinance19 days ago
Senate Adopts Iran War Powers Resolution by 50-48 Vote
The Senate passed a House-approved resolution directing an end to U.S. hostilities with Iran. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Congress would likely vote on any final deal that emerges from the administration's 60-day negotiating window.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics21 days ago
President Trump Links FISA Reauthorization to SAVE America Act
President Trump stated he will not approve FISA Section 702 reauthorization without the SAVE America Act. The bill remains stalled in the Senate due to a Democratic filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the president makes his own decisions.
rismedia.compolitics27 days ago
Senate to Vote on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act This Week
Negotiators reached agreement on the housing bill after talks between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The measure now returns to the Senate floor.
The Hillpolitics32 days ago
Senate Leader Says Third Reconciliation Package for Military Funding Remains Possible
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said a third budget reconciliation bill to fund the military during the conflict with Iran is still under consideration. Senior Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee had expressed doubts about the approach earlier this week.
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
White House Weighs Long-Term Nominee to Replace Acting DNI
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the White House is considering a permanent replacement for Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence. The move could address a Democratic hold on legislation to extend Section 702 surveillance authority set to expire Friday.
Semaforworld34 days ago
Republicans urge withdrawal of Pulte nomination over FISA extension
Senate Republicans say Democrats will block a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act extension unless the White House withdraws Bill Pulte's nomination to be acting director of national intelligence. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said conversations about a path forward are ong…
Forbespolitics34 days agoUpdated
Senate Parliamentarian Rules on 60-Vote Threshold for Voter ID and Immigration Provisions
President Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to dismiss Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough after she ruled that two Republican measures require 60 votes.
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Axiospolitics40 days ago
Senate Majority Leader Breaks With President on Several Issues
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has publicly differed with President Trump on multiple recent matters, including a proposed intelligence appointment and several spending proposals. The shift marks a change from the prior 18 months of alignment.
Washington Examinerpolitics48 days ago
Senate Republicans Object to Thune on Trump Priorities
Senate Majority Leader John Thune dealt with multiple GOP defections last week on war powers and a proposed lawfare fund. The disputes come weeks after Trump publicly criticized Thune over stalled legislation.
Axiospolitics52 days ago
Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Immigration Funding Bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune postponed action on a reconciliation bill that would fund immigration enforcement. The delay also avoided votes on a proposed $1.8 billion fund and security funding for a planned White House ballroom.
Washington Examinerpolitics55 days ago
Thune Says He Will Not Endorse in Louisiana Senate Runoff
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will not endorse either candidate in the Louisiana Senate runoff. The runoff features Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming after Sen. Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's primary.
Washington Examinerpolitics60 days ago
House Republicans Discuss Possible Third Reconciliation Bill Ahead of Midterms
House GOP leadership met with committee leaders Tuesday to set priorities for a third party-line reconciliation bill even as the second measure remains unfinished. The effort focuses on fraud prevention and housing, healthcare and energy costs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.…
Washington Examinerpolitics61 days ago
Luna Opposes Senate Push to Reinsert Pesticide Liability Language into Farm Bill
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday over reports the Senate wants to reinsert a pesticide provision stripped from the House-passed farm bill last month. Luna, who successfully removed the language and had previously threatened to block th…
Washington Examinerpolitics61 days ago
Senate Majority Leader Thune Supports Bill to Withhold Senator Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will support legislation that withholds senators' pay during lapses in government funding. The measure, which takes effect after the 2026 elections, advanced as the Senate works on an immigration funding bill to reopen the Department of H…
Washington Examinerpolitics63 days ago
Senate Republicans Including Cornyn and Cassidy Reaffirm Support for Leader John Thune
Sens. John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy confirmed support for Senate Majority Leader John Thune ahead of upcoming primaries. Trump expressed frustration Tuesday over lack of progress on the SAVE America Act while praising his relationship with Thune. Thune has faced minimal criticism…
Fox Newspolitics66 days ago
Supreme Court Weighs Emergency Appeals Over Louisiana's In-Person Requirement for Mifepristone
Republican congressional leaders led by Sen. Bill Cassidy, Rep. Chris Smith, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling reinstating in-person dispensing of…
theweek.compolitics68 days ago
Trump Signs Proclamation Reviving Presidential Physical Fitness Test
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation restoring the Presidential Physical Fitness Test during an Oval Office event with students. He discussed transgender participation in sports and voiced frustration with Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the filibuster and the SAVE…
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House Approves Three-Year FISA Section 702 Renewal with CBDC Ban Provision
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 235-191 to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for three years, including a ban on central bank digital currencies. The bill now heads to the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune stated it is dead on arrival d…
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House Approves Three-Year Extension of FISA Section 702 Amid Bipartisan Vote and Senate Hurdles
The U.S. House approved a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Wednesday, including expanded penalties and a ban on central bank digital currencies. The bill faces challenges in the Senate ahead of the program's expiration at m…
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Pro-Life Groups Lobby Senate for 10-Year Extension of Abortion Funding Ban
A coalition of pro-life groups sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune calling for a 10-year extension of the ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers before its July 4, 2026, expiration. The current prohibition, enacted in President T…
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Trump Backs Republican Reconciliation Bill for Border Security Funding
President Trump expressed support for a Republican-led reconciliation bill aimed at funding border security. He praised Senators John Thune and Lindsey Graham in his statement. He also accused Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, of attempting to obstruct the legislation.
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