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Thune highlights legislative achievements during first six months of Trump presidency

By A. C. James | Jul 21, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) marked the 200th day of the Republican majority in the Senate and six months since President Donald Trump took office by outlining legislative accomplishments achieved under their leadership.

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Thune disputes Democratic claims on impact of GOP Medicaid reforms

By A. C. James | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to respond to criticism from Democrats regarding the Medicaid provisions in the Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Thune argued that Democratic claims linking current...

Thune urges support for rescissions bill amid debate over federal spending cuts

By A. C. James | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press in Washington today, focusing on a proposed rescissions bill aimed at reducing federal discretionary spending.

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Thune expresses condolences following deadly Texas flooding

By A. C. James | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate to comment on the severe flooding that struck Texas over the weekend.

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Senate passes GOP-led bill extending tax relief and addressing national security

By A. C. James | Jul 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate following the passage of a major Republican-backed bill that aims to extend tax relief for Americans, bolster national security, and promote economic growth.

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Thune urges Senate support for extending key provisions from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By A. C. James | Jun 30, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate ahead of a vote on legislation that aims to extend tax relief provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which he described as one of the most successful economic policy measures...

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Thune outlines sweeping legislative package focusing on defense spending, border security, tax relief

By A. C. James | Jun 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, outlining a legislative package that he described as a significant opportunity to address multiple national priorities in one bill.

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Senator Mike Rounds invites former President Trump to attend Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

By A. C. James | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has formally invited former President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.

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House passes bill including Rounds’ measure for greater scrutiny of foreign ag land deals

By A. C. James | Jun 26, 2025

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 1713, known as the Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025.

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Senator Mike Rounds invites applications for fall 2025 internships

By A. C. James | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is seeking applications from college students for internship positions in his offices for the fall 2025 semester.

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Thune emphasizes opposition to Iranian nuclear weapons after U.S. military action

By A. C. James | Jun 23, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding recent developments involving Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

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Rounds introduces bill seeking permanent protection for "Product of USA" label on beef

By A. C. James | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has reintroduced the USA Beef Act, aiming to restrict the “Product of USA” label exclusively to beef products that are born, raised, and slaughtered within the United States.

Senate Republicans move to make 2017 tax cuts permanent with new legislation

By A. C. James | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor about the release of new legislation by the Senate Finance Committee that aims to make permanent several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Thune defends Republican plan targeting waste in medicaid amid Democratic criticism

By A. C. James | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor today to defend the Republican-led reconciliation bill, focusing on its proposed changes to Medicaid.

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Senate Republicans outline priorities in new budget reconciliation bill

By A. C. James | Jun 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press alongside other Senate Republican leaders, outlining key aspects of a new budget reconciliation bill received from the House and recently completed by the Senate Finance...