02.05.25

Thune: From Cabinet Confirmations to Legislation, the Senate is Focused on Results

February 5, 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, while our focus in the Senate has been on nominees, we have managed to work in votes on a few pieces of legislation. “And last week, the president signed one of those pieces of legislation into law. “The Laken Riley Act, which the president signed last Wednesday, is Con… Continue Reading

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01.24.25

Thune: Weekend Work Ahead in the Senate

“I will continue to ensure that the Senate works as quickly as possible to get all of President Trump’s nominees in place.” January 24, 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, over the next couple of days the Senate will consider two more of the president’s nominees - Kristi Noem to be secretary of homeland security, and … Continue Reading

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01.21.25

Thune Highlights President Trump’s National Security Nominees

“Gone are the days of a foreign policy exporting progressive ideologies, appeasing our adversaries, and demonstrating weakness on the world stage.” January 21, 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, in his inaugural address yesterday, President Trump spoke of his confidence in America. “He spoke of the country’s future:… Continue Reading