Thune and Johnson call on the Supreme Court to restore limits on mifepristone.
Republican Senators Request Supreme Court to Reinstate Abortion Drug Regulations Over one hundred Republican senators are urging the Supreme Court to restore regulations concerning abortion drugs, specifically pointing out that the current policy allows mifepristone to be mailed without in-person medical oversight. They believe this practice leads to situations where women might be coerced into […]
Sen. John Thune charged with betraying Republican voters regarding filibuster rules
Thune and the Republican Senate’s Dilemma Senate Majority Leader John Thune, much like his predecessor Mitch McConnell, seems to have lost sight of what Republican voters truly want. Right now, the main concern for these voters is the passage of the Save America Act, which seeks to establish voter ID requirements and improve election security. […]
Thune claims Democrats received ‘nothing’ in DHS agreement as shutdown continues
Senate Republicans Reject Democratic DHS Reforms The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still at a standstill, and Senate Republicans claim that Democrats have made no progress toward reform. According to them, there are “zero” reforms included in the latest funding negotiations. Democrats, on the other hand, are framing the situation as a win, viewing […]
Thune and Johnson reveal strategy to bypass Democrats and secure border funding for the long term
Republican leaders are uniting behind President Trump’s fresh strategy to resolve the prolonged 47-day defunding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This new approach could mean that DHS remains unfunded for the duration of Trump’s presidency. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday that funding will occur along […]
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 […]