Thune states Democrats have lost their chance for ICE reforms.
Congressional Democrats Exit Negotiations Without Immigration Reforms Democrats in Congress are viewing the Senate’s recently passed plan to resolve the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as a bit of a win, yet they find themselves leaving the table without achieving any of the immigration enforcement reforms they aimed for. In light of two tragic […]
Thune states Republicans have made a ‘final’ DHS shutdown proposal to Democrats.
DHS Funding Talks Stall Amid Growing Airport Issues Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently spoke on America’s Newsroom regarding the ongoing partial government shutdown that has left the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without funding. As the shutdown drags on, airports are experiencing a significant loss of workers, adding to the chaos. On Thursday, the […]
Thune states Senate Democrats have no reason to continue hindering DHS funding.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has criticized Senate Democrats for not having a valid reason to block funding for homeland security, as Republicans and the White House continue to push for government reopening proposals. “There’s an opportunity to wrap this up,” Thune mentioned in a press conference on Saturday. “To strike a deal, both […]
Senators John Thune and Tim Scott support Rep Kevin Hern for the Senate
Senate Leaders Endorse Kevin Hahn Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) have both expressed their support for Rep. Kevin Hahn (R-Okla.) as he aims for a Senate seat. Thune remarked in a statement, “Kevin Hahn is a proven conservative leader who has fought for Oklahoma in […]
Thune claims Democrats are ‘fearing’ their supporters as the shutdown continues.
Senate Republicans Blame Democrats for Government Shutdown In a recent interview, Senate Minority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, emphasized that while Senate Democrats may oppose reopening the government, the ultimate decision isn’t theirs. He pointed out that Democratic voters are caught in the crossfire as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains […]
Thune states that a talking filibuster has never led to the passage of a bill in Senate history
Senate Republicans Test Commitment to Voter ID Legislation Senate Republicans are putting Senate Democrats’ resolve to the test regarding voter ID legislation. Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) asserts this is the only viable way forward, though it might not align with what many constituents hope for. Thune is feeling pressure from various fronts, including […]
John Thune cautions that cyber activities are in danger while advocating for Trump’s SAVE America Act.
Funding Stalemate in Congress: Thune’s Accusations Against Democrats Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has criticized Democrats for effectively stalling government operations during a critical time, claiming they are holding the government hostage amidst an unresolved funding dispute. He pointed out, “They’ve taken hostage all of our government agencies, including the TSA and the Cyber […]
John Thune Inquires Why GOP Doesn’t Have 51 Votes for Discussing Filibuster on SAVE Act
Thune Explains Republican Challenges with SAVE Act Filibuster On Tuesday, Senate Republican Leader John Thune discussed why he believes Republicans are short of the 51 votes required to effectively pursue a filibuster for the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE). While Republican senators largely back the SAVE Act, there’s hesitation among them about utilizing a […]
John Thune Declines to Employ Talking Filibuster for SAVE America Act
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) continues to express doubts about the “activist filibuster” strategy to advance the SAVE America Act. He suggests that it’s challenging to achieve a consensus among Republicans, complicating efforts to resolve the ongoing partial government shutdown. Even after President Donald Trump urged action during last week’s State of the Union […]
Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticizes Democrats’ actions during Trump’s speech
Senate Republicans React to Democrats’ Response at State of the Union The Senate’s top Republican expressed that the behavior of Congressional Democrats during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address highlighted a notable disconnect from reality. As President Trump delivered a noteworthy speech, mentioning Olympians and war heroes, many Democratic members remained seated and […]