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Thune criticizes Democratic spending proposals during CNN interview

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on CNN's Inside Politics to discuss ongoing negotiations over government funding and the potential for a government shutdown.

By D. R. Daley | Sep 24, 2025

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Thune discusses government funding negotiations and political tensions on national radio show

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss ongoing government funding negotiations and other political issues.

By A. C. James | Sep 24, 2025

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Rounds introduces bill to rename NDU's Africa Center after late Senator Inhofe

By D. R. Daley | Sep 23, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) have introduced a bill to rename the Africa Center for Strategic Studies at the National Defense University (NDU) in honor of the late James M. Inhofe, a former Senator from Oklahoma who...

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by South Dakota employers during 2024?

By S. R. Hodge | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 1,230 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in South Dakota, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Thune urges bipartisan support for short-term funding resolution amid shutdown risk

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 17, 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing Republican efforts to fund the government through a short-term continuing resolution (CR).

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Thune urges passage of clean continuing resolution to prevent government shutdown

By D. R. Daley | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate regarding ongoing government funding negotiations, expressing concerns about the possibility of a government shutdown if a clean continuing resolution (CR) is not passed.

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Thune calls for bipartisan support on stopgap measure as potential shutdown looms

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the media in Washington, raising concerns about a possible government shutdown and criticizing Senate Democratic leadership for its approach to funding the government.

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Thune highlights drop in southern border crossings and credits new security measures

By D. R. Daley | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on recent changes at the southern border, highlighting a significant decline in illegal crossings compared to previous years.

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Thune seeks college applicants for paid spring internships in Washington D.C. and South Dakota

By D. R. Daley | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Senator John Thune is inviting college students to apply for paid spring internships in his Washington, D.C., office as well as his state offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls.

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Thune urges passage of short-term funding bill ahead of government shutdown deadline

By A. C. James | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate as the September 30 government funding deadline approaches.

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Thune discusses nominations process and legislative priorities on Fox Business

By F. D. Mathis | Sep 12, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow to discuss recent developments in the Senate and legislative priorities.

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Senator John Thune discusses Senate rules changes and policy priorities on radio show

By A. C. James | Sep 12, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox Radio, where he discussed a range of current political topics.

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Rounds seeks applications from S.D. seniors for U.S. service academy nominations

By D. R. Daley | Sep 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has announced that his office is accepting applications from high school seniors in South Dakota seeking a nomination to attend a U.S. service academy following graduation. “Each year, I am honored to nominate our...

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Senate moves toward rule change after partisan gridlock stalls confirmations

By A. C. James | Sep 11, 2025

The U.S. Senate is set to consider changes to its rules regarding the confirmation of presidential nominees, following a period of heightened partisanship over the process.

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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.

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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.

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Thune calls for restoring longstanding senate rules on presidential nominee confirmations

By A. C. James | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, defending a Republican-led initiative to restore previous Senate practices on confirming presidential nominees.

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Rounds, Warner introduce bill aiming to update rules on reciprocal bank deposits

By A. C. James | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) have introduced the Keeping Deposits Local Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at updating regulations surrounding reciprocal deposits for community and regional banks.

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Rounds introduces bill aiming for longer holding period on merchant banking investments

By A. C. James | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, has introduced the Merchant Banking Modernization Act.

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Republicans make working families’ tax cuts permanent under new federal law

By A. C. James | Sep 9, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate to highlight the impact of tax relief measures included in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill.