John Thune

President Donald Trump called on Congress on Tuesday to finalize a deal permitting year-round sales of E15 gasoline, which contains 15% ethanol. The continuous sale of E15 could provide a boost to the state’s corn farmers as well as small and mid-sized refiners. Moreover, a higher supply...

Editor's Note: This article has been revised to reflect new developments. The Senate, on Sunday, advanced toward a vote to reopen the federal government, fueling hopes that the record-breaking 40-day shutdown could soon end. Senate Nears Vote On Funding Bill The Senate is preparing to advance a...

President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster rule requiring 60 votes to move most legislation forward, so they can reopen the government without Democratic backing. Trump Signals Urgency To Reopen Government In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump said,...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of withholding details of a Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act, intensifying GOP tensions as health care costs loom as a 2026 election issue. Greene Presses Johnson For GOP Health Care Plan To Replace...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday he offered Democrats a chance to vote on their top demand of extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, to help end the federal shutdown, but the overture has not broken the stalemate now in its 16th day. Thune Offers Vote Without Policy...

Senate Democrats have rejected a stopgap spending bill passed earlier Friday by the House. This result has put Washington on the brink of a potential government shutdown, which could take place on Oct. 1. The bill was defeated with a 44-48 vote on Friday. The only Democrat who voted in favor of the...

Republican leaders are reportedly standing firm in their support for President Donald Trump despite internal worries about his global tariffs. What Happened: According to a report, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have not indicated any intention of pressuring...

Republican members of the Senate chose John Thune (R-S.D.) to be the next Senate Majority Leader, a position that comes as the Republican Party won control of the Senate in the 2024 election. What Happened: Thune, who has been a member of the Senate since 2005, won a secret vote among Republican...

As the New Hampshire primary draws near, Senate Republicans are at a crucial juncture, deliberating over the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. This decision is pivotal as Trump's potential nomination gains momentum, and the window for impactful endorsements narrows. "As the...

Republican senators and representatives have blasted the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for being "wasteful" in providing a $30 broadband discount to poor people. What Happened: Republican senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash...

Two U.S. senators last week introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping short line railroads and passenger railroads finance capital investment projects. Republican Senator John Thune (South Dakota) and Democrat Senator Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire) introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation...

Noting that the degree of overhaul depends on compromise between Republicans and Moderates on budgetary reconciliation instructions, Height Securities analyst Peter Cohn waged 85-percent odds that Congress will pass a major tax bill before 2018 midterm elections. The continued meetings of and...