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Senate GOP pushes rule changes after delays on executive branch nominations

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 9, 2025

At a press conference in Washington, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the ongoing delays in confirming executive branch nominees.

Thune criticizes senate delays in confirming presidential nominees

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to criticize what he described as unprecedented obstruction by Democrats in confirming presidential nominees.

Thune discusses nomination process challenges and government funding on radio show

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss the ongoing challenges in confirming presidential nominees and the broader legislative environment in the Senate.

Thune criticizes Democrats over delays in confirming Trump administration nominees

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on September 2, 2025, raising concerns about what he described as unprecedented obstruction by Senate Democrats regarding the confirmation of President Trump’s civilian nominees.

Rounds leads Senate hearing on artificial intelligence's role in finance

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investments, delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Guardrails and Growth: AI’s Role in...

Rounds and King introduce bill raising penalties for trespassing on US intelligence sites

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine), both members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, have introduced new legislation aimed at increasing penalties for unauthorized access to U.S. Intelligence Community property.

First major U.S. digital asset legislation signed into law

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate following President Trump's signing of the GENIUS Act, described as the first major digital assets bill in American history.

John Thune discusses tax reform and foreign policy on The Ben Shapiro Show

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Ben Shapiro Show to discuss recent legislative efforts and their impact on working Americans.

Senate majority leader John Thune outlines benefits of Republican-led permanent tax relief bill

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 16, 2025

The Senate is set to consider the Trump administration’s rescissions package, a measure aimed at reducing government spending. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, highlighting efforts to identify and cut wasteful...

Thune discusses rescissions package fiscal policy party divisions during Fox News interview

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Bret Baier to discuss several legislative issues currently before Congress.

Senator Rounds announces key provisions secured in fiscal year 2026 defense bill

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, has announced the committee’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.

Thune emphasizes continued focus on confirming federal judges under new Trump nominations

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor regarding the upcoming consideration of judicial nominees, specifically mentioning Whitney Hermandorfer of Tennessee for the United States Circuit Judge position on the...

Thune outlines Senate GOP achievements during first half of congressional session

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reviewed the first six months of the 119th Congress, highlighting a series of legislative and procedural actions undertaken by Senate Republicans since gaining the majority.

Thune outlines details of Republican bill focused on tax cuts and national security

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 27, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, emphasizing the Republican-led effort to advance legislation that he said fulfills commitments made during the previous election cycle.

Thune outlines Republican plan to extend and expand 2017 tax cuts

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding upcoming tax legislation that aims to prevent tax increases for American families.

Thune reflects on Dobbs decision's impact three years after Supreme Court ruling

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) spoke on the Senate floor today, marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and shifted abortion policy decisions to state legislatures. “Madam...

Thune discusses GOP priorities and U.S.-Iran policy on Fox News appearance

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss Republican legislative priorities and recent U.S. actions in Iran.

Thune voices support for U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 21, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) released a statement regarding recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Thune discusses tax relief plans and Medicaid reform on Fox News

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 18, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Sean Hannity to discuss legislative priorities related to tax policy, Medicaid reform, and foreign policy concerns regarding Iran.

Thune discusses taxes spending cuts foreign policy on Fox News Sunday

By F. D. Mathis | Jun 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss several legislative priorities and current events.

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