Senate Republican leader Thune says Republicans won’t sit back as Democrats take control of Congress.
After Republicans suffered major losses at the ballot box, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his party would work with President Donald Trump to oppose what he called “Democrat extremism.” Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, leaving Republicans in the minority in the House and Senate when the 120th Congress convenes early next […]
Thune targets important swing states while Schumer avoids the campaign trail
Thune Jokes About Flexibility in Campaign Support FREMONT, Neb. — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, often quips that he’ll adapt to whatever his candidates need to secure victories. “I tell all of our candidates, I’ll support you or oppose you, whatever helps you the most,” he shared, speaking to Fox […]
Thune may have to consider an unexpected alliance with a leading Democrat if the GOP loses the House.
Potential House Leadership Shift Could Affect Trump’s Presidency FREMONT, Neb. — A shift in control of the House of Representatives by the Democrats could lead to a significant relationship between the top lawmakers in both chambers of Congress, shaping the final years of President Donald Trump’s administration. In this scenario, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, […]
Hakeem Jeffries Calls for Immediate Action on AI; John Thune Advocates for a Gentle Approach
On Monday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader John Thune laid out their differing views on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. President Donald Trump dismissed tech leaders’ concerns about AI, labeling them as conspiratorial and insisting that no extra regulations were necessary. Thune contended that Congress should adopt a “light touch” in regulating […]
Trump and three GOP Senators urge John Thune to keep the Senate in session until the SAVE Act is approved.
Trump and Senators Push to Cancel Senate Recess Former President Donald Trump, along with Republican Senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ashley Moody, is urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to halt the House of Representatives’ summer recess until the Protection of American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) is approved. The group believes that the Senate’s […]
Trump: I Get Along Well with Thune, but He Needs to Deliver Results
Trump Urges Thune to Push for SAVE America Act On Monday, President Trump remarked that he has a “great relationship” with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota), but emphasized that Thune needs to prioritize passing the SAVE America Act. While aboard Air Force One headed to a General Motors facility in Milford, Michigan, Trump […]
Trump urges Thune to cancel August break due to SAVE America Act
Trump’s Push for Election Security Amid Senate Schedule Crunch President Donald Trump is eager for the Senate to finalize his key election security initiative before they leave Washington, D.C. With under two weeks left in the session, the Senate’s agenda is already packed with significant matters—including high-profile approvals and a long-awaited sanctions package aimed at […]
Trump intensifies pressure on Thune regarding the SAVE America Act while expressing his desire to be kind.
Senate Challenges Await SAVE America Act Budget Resolution Any budget resolution linked to the SAVE America Act is anticipated to encounter significant hurdles in the Senate. The House of Representatives approved a $95 billion budget resolution on Wednesday, with a close vote of 216-214. This measure includes vital incentives for countries to adopt the SAVE […]
Karoline Leavitt believes Trump’s patience with Thune is running out.
Trump’s SAVE America Act Sparks Tensions Between Republican Leaders The conflict surrounding President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act has escalated, moving beyond internal disagreements among Republicans to open clashes between Senate Minority Leader John Thune and White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt. On Thursday, Levitt hinted that Trump’s patience with Thune is diminishing, referencing the […]
Karoline Leavitt Indicates Trump’s Patience on the SAVE America Act is Dwindling, Thune Responds
Thune Responds to White House on Trump’s Frustration with SAVE Act Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune pushed back against White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, who indicated that President Donald Trump’s patience with the stalled Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act has reached its breaking point. During a rally in Georgia on Wednesday, Trump […]