U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the strong state of the economy: 4.1 percent growth in the second quarter of 2018, unemployment at 3.9 percent – close to an 18-year low, record high small business optimism, and other great news thanks, in part, to Republican economic policies. Thune also... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced the annual statewide selection process for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has begun. Two South Dakota high school juniors or seniors will join student delegates from around the country to participate in the USSYP’s 57th annual Washington Week,... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after meeting with Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court: “After today’s meeting with Judge Kavanaugh, I am confident that the president’s nominee has exactly what it takes to defend the Constitution and call... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement today after the Senate passed the John S. McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report, sending it to the president’s desk for signature: “Our military is the best in the world, but restoring and maintaining readiness requires resources and... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the president’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the predictable hysteria that has come from Democrats who are trying to keep Kavanaugh from being confirmed by drawing from the same partisan, political playbook they tried to use against Justice Neil Gorsuch. Thune... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the Commerce Department’s announcement that the economy grew at a rate of 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2018. “Our economy is thriving. Our strong economic growth is more evidence that Republicans’ pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda is... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today convened a hearing titled, “The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership.” The hearing examined the economic impact of 5G and the importance of American leadership to meet the growing... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the president’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the support he has received from some of the people who know him best, including his law clerks. While his clerks span the political spectrum, they joined together to write a letter in... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the president’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and Senate Democrats’ hysteria over his nomination. Although Judge Kavanaugh is a well-qualified, mainstream nominee, Senate Democrats have, in some cases, distorted the facts to make their case against the respected D.C. Circuit Court judge.... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall 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 state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, while students... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the president’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and his outstanding resume. As a graduate of Yale Law School, a former clerk for Justice Kennedy, a lecturer at Harvard Law School, and a judge on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Thune... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) today strongly urged President Trump to make U.S. agriculture exports a priority with our trading partners around the world. Recent market uncertainty has already cost South Dakota producers hundreds of millions of dollars, and the... Continue Reading
