Thune hopeful that the shutdown could conclude this week, focusing on the spending bill until January
Thune Remains Hopeful Amid Government Shutdown Talks Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed optimism on Monday regarding lawmakers potentially reaching an agreement to reopen the government by the week’s end. He mentioned that he might propose a temporary spending bill that would extend into January, given that the late November deadline suggested by the House-passed […]
Thune parts ways with Trump on beef imports from Argentina
Thune Challenges Trump’s Beef Import Proposal Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has voiced disagreement with President Trump’s suggestion to significantly boost beef imports from Argentina as a response to increasing grocery prices in the U.S. In an interview, he noted that while Trump aims to “lower beef prices” for American consumers, the approach of […]
Fetterman thinks Thune is genuine regarding ACA discussions following the shutdown.
Fetterman Advocates for ACA Tax Credit Discussions Amid Shutdown Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) announced on Wednesday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-Pa.) will approach discussions regarding the extension of enhanced tax credits for Obamacare in “good faith” once the government reopens. On Tuesday, Fetterman expressed his support for Republicans overriding the Senate filibuster to […]
Thune: The White House needs to withdraw the nomination following reported texts from Ingrassia
Concerns Over Ingrassia’s Nomination Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican, mentioned to reporters on Monday that the White House ought to reconsider President Trump’s nomination of Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, especially since Republican senators have indicated they won’t support him. Ingrassia drew scrutiny from Republican members of the Senate […]
Thune opposes Schumer’s requests as shutdown reaches its fourth week in Senate deadlock
Thune Holds Steady as Government Shutdown Continues As the government shutdown nears its fourth week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) remains firm in his position, refusing to bend to the demands of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Schumer and his Democratic colleagues appear to be advocating for a solid agreement on the expiring […]
Thune will make Democrats vote on funding for the troops amid the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader’s Push for Military Pay Bill Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, is aiming to compel Democrats to vote soon on legislation intended to ensure over a million military personnel receive their pay during the ongoing government shutdown. This move is part of his strategy to bring attention to […]
Thune believes it’s the right moment for a Russia sanctions bill while Trump asks Bessent to promote China tariffs in Europe.
Senate Majority Leader Supports Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed his readiness on Thursday to vote on a bill that would impose sanctions on those purchasing Russian oil. This announcement follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement about the government’s support for tariffs aimed at addressing China’s reliance on […]
Thune provides Democrats a chance to vote on Obamacare requests in return for government reopening.
Senate Negotiations Continue Amidst Partial Government Shutdown In Washington, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has proposed a deal to Democrats, offering them a vote solely focused on extending Obamacare subsidies in exchange for agreeing to discussions on government funding. As the partial government shutdown drags into its third week, Democrats have thus far declined Thune’s […]
Senate Republicans and Thune introduce surprise twist in shutdown battle
Senate’s Upcoming Vote on Pentagon Spending Bill Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced that a full-year Pentagon spending bill will be brought to the floor on Thursday. This move adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing shutdown debate, effectively putting pressure on Democrats to oppose the funding measure while trying to keep healthcare […]
Thune indicates that some Democrats are looking for a way out as the government shutdown hits day five.
Thune Discusses Bipartisan Talks Amid Shutdown Concerns During a recent interview, Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted that some Democrats are seeking a way to avoid future government shutdowns. When asked about additional lawmakers who could help reopen the government, he acknowledged ongoing discussions with Democrats who seem to recognize the downsides of their current […]