John Thune aims to tackle US ‘fiscal mess’ but admits tax cuts may not be fully funded
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged on Sunday that expected future Republican tax cuts may not be fully funded, but said one of his top goals is to reduce the nation's “fiscal chaos.” ” to deal with it. Thune (R-S.D.), 63, who formally took over the baton as Senate president from Mitch McConnell on […]
Thune says it’s unclear whether all Trump Cabinet picks will be confirmed
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said it is unclear whether all of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominations will be approved. Thune took part in an interview on NBC News' “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday as he led the Senate at the start of the 119 session.th meeting. “What I promised them was a […]
Schumer calls on Thune for briefing on attacks in New Orleans, Las Vegas
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) sent a letter He called on incoming Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune (S.D.) to brief the Senate on the New Year's Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. “As the Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the horrific attack that killed 14 innocent victims in […]
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
One source says Americans know little about new Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S.D., who is preparing to lead a Senate run under a Republican majority. investigation It was released on Thursday. South Dakota Republicans are unknown to half of Republican voters, according to an Economist/YouGov poll. Approximately 56% of all respondents said they did […]
Thune on shutdown talks: 'It’s back to the drawing board'
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S., suggested the ball is still in House Republicans' court after a second proposal to extend government funding stalled in a floor vote. , said that they had to think about how to make it work. Get ahead of Friday night's deadline. “It’s like we’re back to square one,” […]
Thune not ready to abolish debt limit in government funding bill
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said Thursday that he will add debt limit repeal language to the year-end spending bill so that President-elect Trump does not have to deal with the debt limit after the presidential election. The proposal was not accepted. He was appointed in January. President Trump's decision to oppose the […]
McConnell’s Senate money machine makes transition to Thune as new era begins
The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), the largest outside group and financial boon for Senate Republicans, has the support of Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R.D., who is preparing to assume the top Republican role in 2025. people are joining. SLF was founded by people aligned with outgoing Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and […]
Thune lays out plan for separate border and tax reconciliation bills
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) said at Tuesday's Senate Republican Dinner that Congress would first embark on a budget reconciliation package focused on border security and defense next year and then act on it. He presented an ambitious plan to do so. They reached an agreement this year on a second round of […]
Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s 'advice and consent' role on Trump nominees
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) has asked incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S. It calls for the Senate to maintain its “vital role” in ensuring that. Branch location. Thune is under pressure from President Trump to put the Senate in extended recess so that the president-elect can make recess appointments to […]
Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune blasts Democrats for lack of support to Israel
Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune on Tuesday criticized Democrats' difficulties in aiding Israel, saying “reinforcements are on the way” as Republicans prepare to take back control of the chamber on January 3. It is,” he added. “My message to our allies in Israel and to Jews around the world is this: Reinforcements are on the […]