John Thune

Republicans 2 days ago

DAVID MARCUS: Ken Paxton devours John Cornyn as Texas GOP craves a fighter in Senate primary showdown

Texas GOP voters tell me Sen. John Cornyn seems like he's from 'a different time' as Attorney General Ken Paxton leads polls, with Republicans craving a fighter over "electability."

Politics 5 days ago

DHS funding stalemate thaws as White House sends Democrats 'serious' counteroffer

The White House sent its second offer to congressional Democrats as the partial government shutdown neared its third week with no clear end in sight.

Politics 6 days ago

Kennedy warns ayatollah wants to 'drink our blood out of a boot' as Iran tensions escalate

A Senate Republican warned against Iran's nuclear threat as President Donald Trump's deadline for a deal with the country fast approaches.

Politics February 26

Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said President Donald Trump's State of the Union revealed "two Americas," as Democrats refused to stand during key moments of the speech.

Politics February 18

GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., guaranteed that the SAVE America Act would get a vote, but the current funding fight in the Senate could derail a swift vote.

Politics February 17

Schumer, Dems' goal is to 'tie people down' so they can't campaign, Thune says

Every day campaigning matters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., contended the Democrats are harming the GOP's ability to hit the trail.

Politics February 16

Thune guarantees voter ID bill to hit the Senate despite Schumer, Dem opposition: 'We will have a vote'

SAVE America Act faces Senate filibuster hurdle despite 50 GOP backers as Republicans weigh talking filibuster option to advance voter ID requirements.

Politics February 16

Partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall

Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands ICE reforms following fatal Minnesota shootings, while Republicans reject changes.

Government Shutdown February 12

Dems dig in, guarantee shutdown with block of DHS funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., charged that Senate Democrats weren't interested in a solution to the DHS but rather wanted to turn it into a political flashpoint.

Politics February 10

Shutdown clock ticks as Schumer, Democrats dig in on DHS funding demands

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., prepared a backup plan as Democrats and Republicans accuse each other of bad faith negotiations on DHS funding.