Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, we have one week and one day left to pass the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. “Democrats demanded a tight... Continue Reading

Thune Joins America Reports on Fox News, The Hugh Hewitt Show

Click here to watch America Reports and here to listen to The Hugh Hewitt Show. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America Reports on Fox News and The Hugh Hewitt Show. On the importance of funding the Department of Homeland Security: “[Democrats] … negotiated a deal to fund the... Continue Reading

Thune: Female Athletes Deserve a Level Playing Field

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, it’s one year this week since President Trump signed an executive order to protect women’s and girls’ opportunities in sports. “The... Continue Reading

Delegation Encourages Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today wrote to President Trump to express their strong support for South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden’s request for a major disaster declaration that would cover the counties of Custer, Fall River, and Pennington. If... Continue Reading

Thune Discusses Republicans’ Commitment to Regular Order Appropriations

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon, everyone. “We appreciate the fact that the House has now acted and passed the legislation that was sent to them... Continue Reading

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans’ Pockets

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, with tax filing season underway, the American people are beginning to feel the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts. “They’re... Continue Reading

Thune on the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Work

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, on Friday the Senate passed five of the six remaining appropriation bills – defense appropriations; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development;... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Invest in the Next Generation

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, there’s almost nothing parents won’t do for their children. “From the moment they hand you that little bundle, your whole life... Continue Reading

Thune: Affordability Starts With More Money in Your Pocket

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this past Monday was the start of tax filing season. “Now I know most Americans aren’t usually excited about the start... Continue Reading

Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as summer interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate to Vote on Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, on Friday tens of thousands of individuals filled the streets of D.C. and marched up to the Capitol building. “They came... Continue Reading

Thune on Government Funding

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, funding for a substantial portion of the government runs out this week, and we are on the clock to pass the... Continue Reading