Thune: Democrats Have Made Their Choice; Republicans Will Fund Border Security Despite Them

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, yesterday on the floor I discussed some of our accomplishments here in the Senate, and one of those accomplishments... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People

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, yesterday marked 500 days of the Republican majority here in the United States Senate. “And what a busy 500 days it’s... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Fight to Secure America

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): “The former vice president said here recently that this is a moment when there are no bad ideas. “With all due respect... Continue Reading

Thune Honors Members of the United States Military

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, the month of May is dedicated to America’s finest. “We observed Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day last week, and... Continue Reading

Thune Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Our Nation’s Law Enforcement Officers

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, last month, a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, police officer responded to a report of a weapons violation. “While pursuing one of... Continue Reading

Thune Joins the Hugh Hewitt Show

Click here to listen. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On the Working Families Tax Cuts: “[The Working Families Tax Cuts was] the most consequential thing I’ve done in my time in public life … We got the first entitlement reform we’ve gotten... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Plow Ahead on President Trump’s Nominations Despite Democrat Obstruction

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, later today the Senate will finish considering the nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the 17th chairman of the Federal Reserve.... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Secure America

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): “Well, good afternoon, everyone. “Most of us – or at least all of us here – and I think a lot of... Continue Reading

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Delivers Major Tax Relief for South Dakota Small Businesses

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, last week was Small Business Week. “And I was glad to be able to host a business roundtable last Monday in... Continue Reading

Thune Welcomes President of South Dakota Corn to Provide Insights on Fertilizer Market at Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today welcomed Trent Kubik, a farmer from Hamill, South Dakota, and president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, to testify on the fertilizer market before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry at a hearing entitled “Perspectives... Continue Reading

Thune Previews Senate Work Period, Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week

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 a lot to do over the next two weeks. “Confirm Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve. “Approve a nominations... Continue Reading

Delegation’s Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act Signed into Law

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 issued the following statements after their Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act was signed into law by President Trump. The bipartisan legislation will accelerate the review and processing of mortgages on trust land... Continue Reading