Thune Commends President Trump for Taking Decisive Action to Secure the Border

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, President Trump’s border czar was at the Capitol yesterday to update Republican senators on the progress the administration is... Continue Reading

Thune Supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Plan to Make HHS a Collaborative and Transparent Agency

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 week the Senate will consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of health and... Continue Reading

Thune, Warnock Reintroduce the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today reintroduced the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act, legislation that would facilitate the further adoption of precision agriculture technologies for farmers and ranchers. The bill would encourage the government to work with the private sector to... Continue Reading

Thune on Budget Reconciliation: The Time to Act Is Now

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. “This week, the Senate Budget Committee, under the leadership of Senator Graham – Chairman Graham – will... Continue Reading

Thune: Tulsi Gabbard Will Protect All Americans, Safeguard Our National Interests

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): “Madam President, this week the Senate will be considering its 14th nominee for President Trump’s Cabinet: Tulsi Gabbard for director of... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Are the Double Standard Specialists

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’re getting up, now, close to the time to vote on the Vought nomination. “And it’s been a 30-hour... Continue Reading

Thune Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the U.S. Capitol

Click here to download high-resolution photos and here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, earlier this morning I met... Continue Reading

Thune: From Cabinet Confirmations to Legislation, the Senate is Focused on Results

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, while our focus in the Senate has been on nominees, we have managed to work in votes on a... Continue Reading

Thune, Booker Reintroduce American Beef Labeling Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today reintroduced the American Beef Labeling Act, legislation that would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. The legislation would require the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture,... Continue Reading

Thune Supports Russell Vought’s Vision to Target Government Waste, Rein in Spending

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, tomorrow the Senate will be voting on the nomination of Russell Vought to be director of the Office of... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Are Committed to Confirming President Trump’s Cabinet as Quickly as Possible

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. I think as everybody knows, the focus of the Senate right now is working through the president’s nominations. “We... Continue Reading

Thune: Pam Bondi Will Restore Faith in the Justice System

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 vote on the nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general. “Ms. Bondi... Continue Reading