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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The Pentagon has told lawmakers it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the war in Iran. The proposal would add to what is already a sizable defense spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said senators would review the proposal when it was formally submitted. But Democrats and some Republicans have been highly critical of Trump's military actions against Iran and skeptical of the deal the president made to end the war. The money, largely to replenish stockpiles, comes as Trump is seeking $1.5 trillion this year for the Defense Department, a 50% increase. Read More
Trump relationship with Senate GOP crumbling after repeated clashes
President Trump’s relationship with key Senate Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), is crumbling after repeated clashes over Read More
Sen. Thune: White House Must Decide Clayton's Fate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Thursday signaled uncertainty about the future of Jay Clayton's nomination to replace Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, telling reporters that any decision on how to proceed rests with the White House. Read More
Trump’s Frustration Grows as Senate GOP Leader Keeps Saying ‘No’
John Thune has repeatedly delivered unwelcome news to the president on policies and personnel. | World News Read More
Trump Has Turned John Thune’s Job Into a Total Nightmare
Trump has turned John Thune’s job into a total nightmare. Trump is focused on breaking the majority leader, and every remaining Senate tradition, rather than working with his party to win the midterms. Read More
McConnell 'wants to be back' in Senate after hospitalization: Thune
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he spoke with McConnell following his most recent hospitalization. Read More
Mitch McConnell ‘wants to be back’ on Capitol Hill after hospitalization, GOP leader says
Sen. Mitch McConnell “wants to be back” on Capitol Hill after he was hospitalized over the weekend, Senate GOP leader John Thune told CNN on Monday. Read More
Thune Seeks FISA Renewal Without SAVE America Act
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the upper chamber aims to pass an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without including the SAVE America Act. Read More
Senate to Vote on Bipartisan Housing Package This Week
Politico reported that Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is preparing to bring an updated bipartisan housing affordability package to the Senate floor this week, marking a significant step in Congress' monthslong effort to address rising housing costs and boost homeownership opportunities. Read More
The future of the Trump-rebranded institutions lies in court
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is a divisive figure for such a mild-mannered man. Is he a secret #NeverTrumper Read More
Vote on Trump’s pick to replace Tulsi Gabbard sparks GOP leader rage: ‘Will live in infamy’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune could well end up the loser of Trump’s war with Democrats over Bill Pulte simply because House Speaker Mike Johnson is closer to the president, writes John Bowden Read More
FISA spat puts Johnson’s alliance with Trump to the test
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has been letting Johnson take the lead on advising Trump regarding FISA negotiations. Read More
Thune Says Midterm Strategy for GOP Is to Draw Contrast with Graham Platner, James Talarico
During Wednesday's broadcast of FBN's "Mornings with Maria," Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) discussed his strategy for Senate Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. | Clips Read More
Trump's SAVE Act Plan for Midterms Is Slipping Away
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said this week that Republicans “don’t have the votes” to pass the SAVE America Act. Read More
Thune pushes back on Trump's call to fire Obama-era parliamentarian
John Thune pushes back on Trump's call to fire Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, saying Republicans lack the votes to pass the SAVE America Act. Read More
Todd Blanche's path to AG on shaky ground as GOP throws Senate floor vote into doubt: WaPo
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a treacherous path to confirmation, with a skeptical Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) now forced to rally his fractious caucus behind a nominee increasingly viewed with suspicion by his own party.According to Washington Post reporting by Theodoric M... Read More
Thune Says SAVE America Act is Dead... For Now (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Tuesday said the SAVE America Act is dead in remarks to reporters. Read More
Trump Escalates Fight Over SAVE America Act, Pressures Thune To 'Immediately Fire' MacDonough: 'We Have E
President Donald Trump called on John Thune to remove Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to clear the way for the SAVE Act. Read More
Thune Pushes Back on Trump Demand to Fire Senate Parliamentarian
Senate Majority Leader John Thune pushed back on President Donald Trump's demand that he fire Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, saying the nonpartisan rules referee has a hard job and emphasizing that her rulings cut both ways, signaling no appetite to remove her despite pressure from the White House. Read More