Thune fields Senate GOP backlash over ‘Arctic Frost’ surveillance provision

Senate Republicans began distancing themselves from the provision last week, shortly after its addition became widely reported.

Thune steadfast on data seizure payouts for Senators as Republicans seek repeal

But many senators from both parties are eager to roll back the legislative language they didn’t know Thune secretly negotiated with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the government funding package that ended the longest shutdown in history last week. Republicans could revolt if leadership doesn’t give them a vote to overturn it.

Thune faces tough call on Epstein docs vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) faces a tough decision this week on how to handle a bill that would direct the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified records related to the

Thune faces mounting pressure from House GOP on Epstein files and ‘Arctic Frost’ provision

The House plans to vote on the release of the Epstein files and a measure to alter a provision in the shutdown-ending funding bill.
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'They Embraced The Shutdown': John Thune Says It's 'Deeply Disturbing' That Senate Democrats Didn't Rubber-Stamp GOP's Partisan Funding Bill

On the Senate floor today, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) continues to blame the government shutdown on his Democratic colleagues, stating that it's "deeply disturbing" that they didn't fall in line like the rest of the spineless Republicans to rubber-stamp the partisan funding bill and reopen government.
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Thune Rejects Democrats’ Latest Obamacare Demand as Senate Considers New Budget Resolution

Sen. John Thune rejected Democrats’ plan to extend Obamacare subsidies, calling it wasteful and ineffective ahead of today’s likely Senate vote.

The Senate took a major step toward ending the government shutdown. How did John Thune and Mike Rounds vote?

South Dakota's senators voted for a deal that appears poised to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

Thune eyes shutdown vote after ‘wheels came off’ bipartisan talks

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Friday that he is pushing for Democrats to “reengage” in bipartisan talks to end the shutdown after the “wheels fell off” when Democrats unified

Senate Republicans get more aggressive in defending John Cornyn in Texas

Senate Majority Leader John Thune put out an endorsement and fundraising letter for Sen. John Cornyn this week, stressing how vital the seat is for Republicans in making sure they hold

Thune teases quick Senate passage of Epstein resolution after House vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said his chamber could deal with the Jeffrey Epstein files “fairly quickly” after a measure calling for their release passed resoundingly through the House. Thune said the resolution could be sent to President Donald Trump’s desk as soon as Tuesday,
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