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

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 16

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 morning we will offer my Democrat colleagues yet another opportunity to vote to reopen the government. “To vote to reopen... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Block Bipartisan Defense Bill to Pay Our Troops

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): “Well, Mr. President, the Democrat Party is the party that will not take ‘yes’ for an answer. “We offer Democrats a clean, nonpartisan... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Celebrates the Government Shutdown While Families Suffer

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. “I think the American people are wondering when the Senate Democrats are going to end their temper tantrum and... Continue Reading

Thune Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show

Click here to listen to The Brian Kilmeade Show. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio. On Democrats’ shutdown hypocrisy: “[Democrats have] got to vote to open up the government … this hostage-taking has to stop … They’re asking for …... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 15

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, Democrats are dug in. “Fifteen days into a government shutdown, and Democrats show no sign that they’re ready for it to... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Harris Faulkner on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Harris Faulkner on Fox News. On the Gaza peace deal: “It’s historic … it is really an epic development, Harris. You think about thousands of years of history and the warring that’s been going on... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 14

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, ‘every day gets better for us.’ “So said the Democrat leader in an interview published on Thursday – hours before Democrats... Continue Reading

Thune on the Gaza Peace 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, I want to join my colleague, Senator Grassley from Iowa, and before I begin, mention the release of the hostages on... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 10

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.). Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, good morning. “Leader Chuck Schumer may think that every day that goes by, the shutdown gets better... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On Congress’ responsibility to fund the government: “Democrats have to decide whether they want to deliver the five votes that we need to open up the government. We have …... Continue Reading

Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day Nine

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 now nine days into the Democrats’ government shutdown. “Nine days in which Democrats have had multiple opportunities to support... Continue Reading