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Thune marks 24th anniversary of September 11 attacks with Senate floor remarks

By D. R. Daley | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with remarks delivered on the Senate floor in Washington.

Thune calls for end to Senate gridlock over nominee confirmation process

By D. R. Daley | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on Thursday, urging Democratic senators to allow a vote on a proposal aimed at reforming the Senate’s process for confirming presidential nominees.

Thune highlights meetings with South Dakotans during state work period

By D. R. Daley | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently spoke on the Senate floor about his activities during the state work period, highlighting time spent traveling across South Dakota and meeting with constituents.

Thune criticizes Democrats for delaying Trump administration nominations

By D. R. Daley | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, emphasizing the ongoing workload in Washington as August approaches.

Thune discusses new family-focused bill and Senate gridlock on Fox Radio

By D. R. Daley | Jul 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio to discuss recent legislative efforts and the current political climate in Washington.

Thune urges continued bipartisan effort on Senate appropriations bills

By D. R. Daley | Jul 24, 2025

The Senate has begun consideration of several bipartisan appropriations bills, marking a return to what some lawmakers describe as a more regular legislative process. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor about...

Rounds introduces bipartisan bills aiming at faster affordable housing development

By D. R. Daley | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.), both members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the national housing shortage and improving access to...

Senate moves toward floor votes on annual appropriations bills after years-long gap

By D. R. Daley | Jul 22, 2025

The U.S. Senate is preparing to hold votes on appropriations bills, an action that has not occurred in several years.

Thune discusses legislative priorities and calls for bipartisan cooperation

By D. R. Daley | Jul 20, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss recent legislative efforts and the administration’s policy agenda.

Rounds urges continued support for credit risk transfer at Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac

By D. R. Daley | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Representative Mike Flood (R-Neb.) have expressed support for the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) commitment to credit risk transfer (CRT) programs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Rounds works with administration to secure funding for tribal radio amid budget cuts

By D. R. Daley | Jul 17, 2025

The Senate has passed President Trump's budget rescissions package, which aims to reduce federal spending by $9 billion.

Thune urges bipartisan backing for $9 billion cut targeting specific foreign aid programs

By D. R. Daley | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, focusing on efforts by Republicans to address what they describe as wasteful federal spending.

Thune highlights Senate progress on agriculture appropriations supporting U.S. farming sector

By D. R. Daley | Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to discuss the progress of the appropriations process, highlighting recent bipartisan efforts in advancing fiscal year 2026 funding bills.

Rounds introduces bipartisan bill aimed at reforming federal homeless assistance

By D. R. Daley | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have introduced the Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act.

Thune highlights Republican legislative achievements; criticizes Democratic delays on nominations

By D. R. Daley | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press on Wednesday, highlighting recent legislative achievements by Senate Republicans and criticizing Democrats for what he described as obstructionist tactics.

Thune discusses fiscal reforms and program changes following new legislation

By D. R. Daley | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Martha MacCallum to discuss recent legislative changes aimed at addressing the national debt and reforming government programs.

Senator John Thune highlights GOP legislative agenda focused on taxes, security

By D. R. Daley | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, highlighting recent legislative achievements by Republicans that he says fulfill promises made to Americans ahead of last year’s elections.

Thune’s office seeks college interns for fall placements in Washington D.C. and South Dakota

By D. R. Daley | Jul 2, 2025

U.S. Senator John Thune is accepting applications for fall internships in his Washington, D.C., office and his state offices located in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls.

Rounds highlights benefits of reconciliation bill passage for South Dakota

By D. R. Daley | Jul 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the Senate's narrow passage of the reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Thune hails Senate passage of reconciliation bill with focus on taxes, agriculture, defense