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Will new super PAC money and messaging help Paxton blunt Talarico momentum in polls and win the Texas Senate race?
Days after the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, the Senate Leadership Fund, tied to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, pledged to spend more than $51 million in tv ads for Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Read More
UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program
The United Nations has announced the appointment of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program. The U.N. food agency calls itself “the world’s frontline responder to hunger” in conflicts, crises and emergencies around the world. Lindberg is the son-in-law of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and is now the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. He will replace Cindy McCain as executive director of the Rome-based World Food Program. The 37-year-old Lindberg will take the helm of food agency as it struggles to raise money to help feed tens of millions of people in need. Read More
Trump is talking with Senate's Thune about bill to cut data-center electricity costs
President Donald Trump said on Friday he is engaging with Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune about bringing to the floor a bill aimed at protecting households from electricity cost increases tied to the expansion of data centers. Read More
Thune says he is open to diesel export ban
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said he is "open to exploring" a ban on diesel exports to help curb the historically high prices. Read More
Clarity Act faces crucial Senate vote Tuesday in big moment for crypto
A Senate vote on Tuesday is a put-up-or-shut-up moment for the Clarity Act crypto bill, scheduled by Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. Read More
John Thune brushes off boos at GOP convention, says Trump isn't 'frustrated with my leadership'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is brushing off the boos he got at the midterm convention, telling The Post Thursday that he realizes he could be a drag for some GOP frontliners and is more than willing to steer clear of races where his influence won't improve a candidates' chances. Read More
Thune ready for 'conversation' with Fetterman about joining GOP -- as Dems rage against RNC 'stunt'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told The Post in an exclusive interview Thursday that he's willing to woo Sen. John Fetterman to join his conference after the Pennsylvania Democrat made a surprise appearance at the Republican convention. Read More
Thune Dodges Question on Trump’s $5,000 Payout to US Adults (1)
Senate Majority Leader John Thune declined to answer a question on whether the Republican-controlled Senate would pass President Donald Trump’s proposal to give each US adult a $5,000 payment. Read More
Trump's midterm convention crowd boos John Thune
President Donald Trump's olive branch to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) fell on deaf ears Wednesday night in Dallas. Read More
President Trump Announces Worthless Senate Majority Leader John Thune at GOP Convention and Crowd Boos Loudly! (VIDEO)
President Trump addressed the nation in his historic midterm election speech in Dallas, Texas, on day one of the GOP Midterm Election Convention. Read More
Senate Majority Leader John Thune works sidelines at GOP midterm convention
Senate Majority Leader John Thune won't be given a speaking slot at the GOP's 2026 midterm convention in Dallas this week, but he's expected to be assisting candidates at fundraisers and other events while giving others "a turn in the spotlight," The Post can confirm. Read More
Thune skips midterm convention speech as GOP leaders gather for election push
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is expected to make an appearance at a fundraiser for Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Read More
Vance declines to endorse John Thune as Senate leader
Vice President JD Vance claimed it was not appropriate to weigh in on who the next Senate majority leader should be. Read More
TRUTH: Sen. Lee Says If Thune Calls Back the Senate Early and Passes SAVE Act Republicans Would Win in a Landslide - So Where Is Thune?
Too bad, Senate Majority Leader John Thune does not give a rat's a$$! Read More
Senate August recess approved by all 100 senators via unanimous consent
Senate Majority Leader John Thune used unanimous consent to recess the Senate for five weeks despite calls to debate the SAVE America Act. All 100 senators agreed. Read More
Mitch McConnell update: Did John Thune and John Barrasso know about Senator's voting troubles? New video viral
Mitch McConnell’s 72-day Senate absence sparks scrutiny as a video allegedly shows Republican leaders aware of his voting difficulties before hospitalization. Read More
Thune and Schumer avoid recess travel blitz amid increasing unpopularity
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have had a quiet recess amid discontent from their respective bases. Read More
UNBELIEVABLE: Turncoat Thune Tells GOP Base to Blame Democrats and NOT Senate Republicans for SAVE America Act Failure — Says Elect More Republicans and Make It a Campaign Issue * The Gateway Pundit *
RINO Senate Majority Leader John Thune is now telling frustrated Republican voters to redirect their anger away from Senate Republicans and toward Democrats… Read More
Thune says Senate path for E15 has hurdle from small oil refineries
US Sen. Majority Leader John Thune says year-round E15 ethanol sales need compromises with small oil refineries to pass the Senate. Read More