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Thune criticizes Democrats over federal government shutdown

By F. D. Mathis | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, criticizing Democrats for what he described as their role in the current federal government shutdown.

Thune blames Senate Democrats for federal government shutdown

By A. C. James | Oct 1, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media at a bicameral press conference alongside Republican congressional leaders in Washington, D.C., on the first day of a federal government shutdown.