John Thune

Republican leaders are reportedly standing firm in their support for President Donald Trump despite internal worries about his global tariffs. What Happened: According to a report, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have not indicated any intention of pressuring...

With just six weeks left in 2024, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) faces mounting criticism for failing to deliver on his long-standing promise of achieving cannabis banking reform. Now, he’s mounting a Hail Mary effort to get it across the finish line before the term ends....

Senate Republicans elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as the new majority leader Wednesday, succeeding Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune, who has consistently opposed marijuana legalization, has also criticized efforts to reschedule cannabis and expand the industry’s access to...

Republican members of the Senate chose John Thune (R-S.D.) to be the next Senate Majority Leader, a position that comes as the Republican Party won control of the Senate in the 2024 election. What Happened: Thune, who has been a member of the Senate since 2005, won a secret vote among Republican...

As the New Hampshire primary draws near, Senate Republicans are at a crucial juncture, deliberating over the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. This decision is pivotal as Trump's potential nomination gains momentum, and the window for impactful endorsements narrows. "As the...

Republican senators and representatives have blasted the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for being "wasteful" in providing a $30 broadband discount to poor people. What Happened: Republican senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash...

Two U.S. senators last week introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at helping short line railroads and passenger railroads finance capital investment projects. Republican Senator John Thune (South Dakota) and Democrat Senator Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire) introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation...

Noting that the degree of overhaul depends on compromise between Republicans and Moderates on budgetary reconciliation instructions, Height Securities analyst Peter Cohn waged 85-percent odds that Congress will pass a major tax bill before 2018 midterm elections. The continued meetings of and...