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 […]
Thune criticizes Democrats for preventing a temporary extension of government funding.
Senate Standoff Over Funding Extension Heightens Risk of Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has voiced opposition to Senate Democrats’ efforts to block the GOP’s temporary funding extension as Congress gets closer to a potential government shutdown. Democrats, under the leadership of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted against […]
Trump scheduled to discuss shutdown deadline with Schumer, Jeffries, Johnson, and Thune
President Trump is set to meet with the top four leaders of Congress on Monday, just one day before a critical deadline. This marks a change from earlier in the week when he canceled a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Three sources familiar with the matter have […]
Thune: Democrats should scale back their requests to prevent a shutdown
Thune Discusses Potential for Avoiding Government Shutdowns Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed hope that Democrats might steer clear of government shutdowns next week, especially as they seem to be reconsidering their demands for significant funding increases in short-term government bills. “There’s usually a way out of these situations,” Thune commented in a recent […]
Thune expresses strong concern over Trump’s and RFK Jr.’s claims about Tylenol and autism
Thune Expresses Concern Over Tylenol Claims Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed significant interest in the contentious assertions made by President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the Department of Health and Human Services. “I’m obviously quite worried about that,” Thune remarked in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Wednesday. He touched […]
Thune leverages shutdown deadline to urge Democrats on funding legislation
Senate Leaders Face Funding Impasse Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is trying to pressure Senate Democrats into agreeing to a short-term funding extension. However, he has yet to make any moves to actually advance this initiative. Last week, both parties in the Senate blocked a continuing resolution (CR) and have since left Washington, D.C., […]