Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 27

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 is a time and a place to debate health care, just like there is a time and place to debate... Continue Reading

Thune Joins The Ben Shapiro Show

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Ben Shapiro Show. On Democrats’ shutdown hypocrisy: “[T]his is a real losing hand for [Democrats] to play. It’s certainly costing people all over the country, big time, particularly federal employees. And the longer this... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 23

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 was a time when Democrats opposed government shutdowns. “And not just opposed. “Democrats were critical of holding government funding hostage... Continue Reading

Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats prioritizing their far-left base: “The Democrats continue to play political games. They are afraid, just absolutely desperately afraid, of their base and that’s why we’re in the situation... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Want to Reopen the Government, Get Back to Work for the American People

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the White House with President Trump: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Thank you, sir. “Well, Mr. President, thank you for having us. “This is the fourth week of the Democrat shutdown, but we are... Continue Reading

Thune to Senate Democrats: Time to Stop the Political Theater and Reopen the Government

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference at the White House with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “We just had a great opportunity to meet with the president and talk about something that unifies all... Continue Reading

Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On Democrats prioritizing their far-left base: “Republicans want our troops to get paid. We want the men and women of the Border Patrol getting paid. We want TSA agents, ATC, air... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 21

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, three weeks. “It’s been three weeks since Democrats shut down the government. “Since Democrats chose to put the demands of far-left... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 20

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, you have to give the Democrats credit for one thing, and that’s a healthy dose of gall. “Both the House and... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business

Click here to watch. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business. On Democrats’ shutdown hypocrisy: “[Democrats] had their big … protest this weekend, got all their left-wing groups satisfied all over the country, and it seems like at least now they ought to... Continue Reading

Thune Joins The Briefing with Steve Scully

Click here to listen to The Briefing with Steve Scully WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Briefing with Steve Scully on SiriusXM radio. On Democrats’ historic obstruction: “[T]he politics around it is … largely different.” [T]he Democrats are under an enormous amount of pressure from their... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Ali Vitali on MSNBC

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Ali Vitali on MSNBC’s Way Too Early. On Democrats’ health care crisis: “I don’t think you can do … a straight-up extension of the ACA tax credits, premium tax credits, they are enhanced subsidies, so they... Continue Reading