01.17.25

Thune Introduces South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at Secretary of Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing

January 17, 2025 “I’m pleased to be able to be here today to introduce our great governor and to thank you for your consideration. I look forward to this committee acting on her nomination, and I look forward to voting for her on the floor of the United States Senate to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.” Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced Gov. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) at the Senate Committee on… Continue Reading

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01.16.25

Thune Discusses Marco Rubio’s Vision for a Safer, More Prosperous America

“Whether he was discussing China, the Middle East, Russia, our alliances, or anything else, our colleague demonstrated his command of international affairs.” January 16, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, the Cabinet confirmation process is well underway here in the United States Senate. “Confirmation hearings began… Continue Reading

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01.09.25

Thune Discusses Pathway to Swiftly Confirming Trump’s Cabinet

“President Trump has shown he wants to get to work quickly executing the mandate that he’s received from the American people.” January 9, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, on November 5, President Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States. “By Thanksgiving, he had announced all of his Cabinet … Continue Reading

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01.08.25

Thune Previews Senate Agenda, Key Priorities

“We have a lot of work to do. But the American people have chosen the right team to get it done.” January 8, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this past November the American people gave President Trump and Republicans a mandate. “Now the time has come to begin executing on it. “Mr. President, one of the most impo… Continue Reading

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01.06.25

Thune: Republicans are United, Ready to Get to Work

“Now the work begins of delivering on our agenda.” January 6, 2025 Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, in just a few minutes senators will head over to the chamber of the House of Representatives to count the electoral votes and certify the election of Donald Trump and JD Vance as president and vice president of the United States. “Today I w… Continue Reading