Thune: Three Weeks and Counting on Democrats’ DHS Shutdown

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 are more than three weeks into the Democrats’ DHS shutdown. “And Democrats keep telling us that they’re serious about funding... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Put Politics Ahead of Key DHS Priorities and Agency Employees

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 another Thursday here in the Senate. “And it should be just another payday for employees at the Department of Homeland... Continue Reading

Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats’ DHS shutdown: “The ball’s really in the Democrats’ court … these are agencies that defend the homeland. That’s the Department of Homeland Security. It is the Coast Guard,... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News

Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On the War Powers Resolution: “This is all about the Democrats’ … Trump Derangement Syndrome … and their blind hatred of the president, just being opposed to anything that he... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Prioritize Putting 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, last week Leader Schumer came to the floor to announce, and I quote, ‘Lowering costs will be Senate Democrats’ North Star... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Shut Down Very Agency Responsible for Defending and Protecting the Homeland

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. “You all know that yesterday the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the ROAD... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats’ DHS Funding Block Jeopardizes Americans’ Safety

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, my Democrat colleagues are at it again. “They’re on their second shutdown in six months, and in a few short days,... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Bill to Unlock Affordable Housing for Working Families

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, ask a group of people what they think of when they think of the American dream, and homeownership is pretty likely... Continue Reading

Thune on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran

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, over the weekend, American forces took action against the long-time threat posed by the mullahs in Tehran. “For decades, Iran has... Continue Reading

Thune Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after the U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Iran. “For years, Iran’s relentless nuclear ambitions, its expanded ballistic missile inventory, and its unwavering support for terror groups in the region have posed a clear and unacceptable threat... Continue Reading

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Is Delivering for South Dakotans

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 July Republicans passed the landmark Working Families Tax Cuts into law. “This is a bill that is full of wins... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Will Prioritize Creating New Opportunities for Americans to Get Ahead

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): “We heard what I think was a very effective and powerful speech last night from the president of the United States. “I... Continue Reading