Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a monthlong stopgap funding patch in exchange for votes to help Republicans pass a yearlong spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
Democrats speak out against funding bill ahead of Senate vote
All eyes are on the Senate as time runs out to pass a funding bill and keep the government open. “Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House,
Schumer says he'll vote to keep government open as Democrats criticize GOP plan
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Government Shutdown Will Be on Democrats, Senate GOP Leader Says
Thune says Democrats voted for a CR in the past. “A similar continuing resolution passed ... with 85 votes. This one should be no different.”
Democrats to decide: Shut down government or side with Trump
Chuck Schumer is under pressure to unite Senate Democrats as his party agonizes over whether to trigger a shutdown in less than 36 hours, or side with the president.
Government shutdown: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote 'no'
The United States Senate is to vote Friday on the six-month government funding bill that was passed by Congress, and while it's unclear whether it will succeed in the Senate, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer,
The Testing of John Thune
The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?
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GOP Leader John Thune Gently Rebukes Elon Musk Over DOGE Cuts on CNN, Suggests He Take a Step Back: ‘Hand It Off’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) gently rebuked Elon Musk over his actions at DOGE over the last month and change on ...
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Video: John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of GOP’s ‘Accomplishments’ Since Trump Took Office
John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of GOP’s ‘Accomplishments’ Since Trump Took Office During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, ...
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John Thune, a former Trump GOP critic, wins Senate majority leader post: What we know so far
John Thune was chosen by his peers on Wednesday ... is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today.” Thune, who served as Senate whip starting in 2019, now leads a ...
John Kennedy is trying to get Trump to get serious about the debt limit
The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.
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Video: John Thune Asked: Would You Encourage Trump To Back Off Trade War?
Would You Encourage Trump To Back Off Trade War? At today's Senate Republican leadership press briefing, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) was asked if he would encourage President Trump to ...
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Schumer to support GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending bill to prevent a midnight Friday government shutdown ...