Thune: Biden’s Border Policies Threaten Our National Security

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about President Biden’s failed border policies that have jeopardized our national security. Thune highlighted the third consecutive record-breaking year of illegal border crossings under President Biden, as well as the influx of individuals... Continue Reading

Thune: It’s Time to End Iran’s Reign of Terror

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the dangers of Iran’s influence on terrorism in the Middle East. Thune also called on President Biden to withdraw his nomination of Jack Lew to be ambassador to Israel, noting that Lew’s... Continue Reading

Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service Oversight, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today reintroduced the Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act. The bipartisan legislation would improve child support enforcement for tribal child support agencies by... Continue Reading

Thune: Hamas and Its Supporters in Iran Must Be Sent a Clear, Strong Message

Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News to discuss his recent bipartisan trip to the Middle East, which included a visit to Israel. Thune highlighted the grave stakes for Israel in this conflict and stressed that... Continue Reading

Thune Discusses Bipartisan Trip to Middle East

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about his visit to the Middle East as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Yesterday, Thune spoke about the need for the United States to support Israel... Continue Reading

Thune: Israel Should Not Have to Tolerate a Terrorist Organization Next Door

Click here to watch the video.  WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the Senate Republican leadership press conference hours after returning from a bipartisan trip to the Middle East, which included a stop in Israel. Thune spoke about the need for the United States to support our... Continue Reading

Thune’s Office Accepting Spring Internship Applications

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as spring 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 Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the... Continue Reading

Thune, Hassan, Blackburn Introduce the SAVE IMD Options Act

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Securing Advances and a Variety of Evidence-Based (SAVE) Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) Options Act. The bipartisan legislation would establish a permanent state plan option in Medicaid that allows states to provide patients between... Continue Reading

Thune: Border Security is National Security

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today called on President Biden and congressional Democrats to join Republicans in prioritizing border security and national security. Thune noted that porous borders are an invitation to criminals, terrorists, and other dangerous individuals, and in order to keep our... Continue Reading

Thune: America Must Strengthen Its National Security Posture

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of passing the final version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act and additional supplemental funding in order to bolster national security, enhance shortfalls in military readiness, and support our... Continue Reading

Thune: Stand With Israel and Stand Up to Iran

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the Senate Republican leadership press conference in strong support of Israel’s right to defend itself from heinous terrorist attacks. Earlier today, Thune spoke at a press conference led by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) where Republican... Continue Reading

Thune Denounces Hamas’ Terrorist Attacks on Israel

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today condemned the senseless attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists. Thune expressed his unwavering support for Israel and the need to hold Iran accountable for its continued support of Hamas and other terror organizations. Thune called on all Americans... Continue Reading