Thune Discusses Scott Bessent’s Vision for a Thriving, Competitive Economy

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 we will hold a vote on the nomination of Scott Bessent to be treasury secretary. “An example... Continue Reading

Thune Discusses Sean Duffy’s Plan for a Safer, More Efficient Transportation 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, this afternoon we will also be voting to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sean Duffy to be secretary... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Maria Bartiromo on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News.   On confirming President Trump’s nominees to enact his agenda: “Well, we need them in place, Maria. I think, as you know, in order to implement that agenda, you’ve... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Mike Emanuel on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Mike Emanuel on Fox News.   On confirming Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem: “[T]wo big ones. Very important that they get done. They’re the national security – obviously, border security with Governor Noem, now... Continue Reading

Thune Speaks at National March for Life Rally

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the 52nd annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, good afternoon, pro-lifers! “It feels like a South Dakota day here. “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m grateful to... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Sean Hannity on Fox News

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News. On Republicans’ agenda: “I think a limited, smaller, more efficient, more effective government has always been an aspiration of Republicans. And what I’ve noticed in the time I’ve been here... Continue Reading

Thune: Weekend Work Ahead in the Senate

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 next couple of days the Senate will consider two more of the president’s nominees – Kristi Noem... Continue Reading

Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Filibuster Flip-Flop

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 think we all remember the situation just a few short months ago, in the leadup to the election.... Continue Reading

Thune: Sean Duffy Should Be Swiftly Confirmed

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): “I’ll be filing cloture on former Congressman Sean Duffy’s nomination to be secretary of transportation here shortly. “Yesterday, the Commerce Committee... Continue Reading

Thune Supports Brooke Rollins at Secretary of Agriculture Confirmation Hearing

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today questioned Brooke Rollins at the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s confirmation hearing for secretary of agriculture.   On supporting South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers: THUNE: “On the, just the beginning farmers, it’s challenging,... Continue Reading

Thune to Senate Democrats: We Can Do This the Easy Way or the Hard Way

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 didn’t take long. “Democrats have already begun stalling President Trump’s nominees – and it doesn’t seem to matter... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate to Vote on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

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 proceed to a vote on whether to move to the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection... Continue Reading