John Thune
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19615.6Global Dominance: 0.41%John Thune is a Republican Senator from South Dakota who recently took over as the new leader of the Republican party in the Senate. His election comes at a time when the Republicans have regained control of both chambers of Congress following the recent elections.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune addresses the GOP fundraising shortfall in crucial 2026 midterm races during an interview on 'America's Newsroom.'
Incumbent Rep fends off challengers in bid to keep Minnesota district redUnited States· 2026-08-12
Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he cannot defend anything Mamdani says or does.
GOP senators back 9/11 families petition to ban Mamdani from ceremonyUnited States· 2026-08-11
Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged that 'we’re going to need to do another reconciliation bill.'
Inside the Senate all-nighter that doomed Trump's SAVE America Act before recessUnited States· 2026-08-11
Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged that there was an appetite among Republicans to use the legislative tool.
Senate Republicans head to recess without passing SAVE America ActUnited States· 2026-08-08
Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office was the location of a meeting where the president called in.
Senate passes bill to fund government in bid to avert shutdown ahead of midterm electionsUnited States· 2026-08-08Senate Majority Leader John Thune commented on the political calculation of Chuck Schumer and the Democrats.
Senate advances continuing resolution to avert government shutdownUnited States· 2026-08-08Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that the bill will help protect Ukraine from Russian aggression.
აშშ-ის სენატმა ხმათა უმრავლესობით დაუჭირა მხარი კანონპროექტს რუსეთისა და ირანის წინააღმდეგ სანქციების დაწესების შესახებ
Georgia· 2026-08-07
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., argued that it’s better to move now then to wait to create more 'certainty' in the coming weeks.
Schumer, Dems relent to back deal to thwart government shutdownUnited States· 2026-08-04
Some Republicans are growing anxious about President Donald Trump's split with Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
Trump disses Pirro over Reflecting Pool caseUnited States· 2026-08-04
Thune is the Senate Majority Leader who has had a strained relationship with Trump.
Trump and Thune showdown splinters GOP unity ahead of midtermsUnited States· 2026-08-02
Trump has repeatedly urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster to pass the election integrity bill.
Trump demands Thune eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE ActUnited States· 2026-08-01
Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned that he did not think there would be enough time to get the bill to the floor.
SEC, Big Ten agree to support historic 'Protect College Sports Act' after intense negotiationsUnited States· 2026-08-01
John Thune is recognized as a realist in the Senate regarding the chances of passing the 'SAVE America Act'.
Trump’s unforced errors on Todd Blanche and the ‘SAVE America Act’United States· 2026-07-31
Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed the importance of success in negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump gets conflicting messages on the Iran warUnited States· 2026-07-31
Sen. John Thune on Sen. Lindsey Graham: 'He spoke up.'
Politics of the Day | CNN PoliticsUnited States· 2026-07-31
John Thune is Mitch McConnell's successor who faces challenges due to McConnell's absence from the Senate.
Mitch McConnell’s disappearance prompts a mini-industry of ghoulish conspiracy theories – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-30
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is trying to expedite the process and pass the package in the Senate.
Jutarnji list - Politico: Zelenski je postigao nemoguće
Croatia· 2026-07-30
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's life and legacy.
Video: Senator goes after Fauci with f-bomb in hearingUnited States· 2026-07-30
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's life and legacy.
Patrick Clancy testifies about returning home after children were strangledUnited States· 2026-07-29
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's life and legacy.
Video: CNN poll shows bad numbers for Trump as midterms approachUnited States· 2026-07-29
Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R) spoke about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's life and legacy at a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.
Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment over 100 timesUnited States· 2026-07-29Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's life and legacy at a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Capitol Hill hearingUnited States· 2026-07-29Senate Majority Leader John Thune is trying to expedite the process and pass the package in the Senate.
Jutarnji list - Politico: Zelenski je postigao nemogućeCroatia· 2026-07-29John Thune called Lindsey Graham a pillar in American politics.
Bisettelsen av senator Lindsey Graham samler ledere fra hele verden
Norway· 2026-07-29
John Thune spoke at the memorial service and recalled Lindsey Graham's humor.
Trump würdigt Lindsey Graham als 'amerikanisches Original'
Switzerland· 2026-07-29
Senate Majority Leader John Thune described Lindsey Graham as a towering figure during his remarks.
World leaders gather to honour late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in Washington
Canada· 2026-07-28
John Thune hailed Lindsey Graham as a fierce defender of Ukraine during the memorial service.
Lindsey Graham remembered as ‘true American original’ at Capitol memorial | US news
United Kingdom· 2026-07-28
Thune highlighted Graham’s work traveling the globe, his support for national security, and his time as chairmen of two key Senate committees.
Live updates: Sen. Lindsey Graham Washington DC funeral serviceUnited States· 2026-07-28Senate Majority Leader John Thune teed up the sanctions package for a vote last week.
Lindsey Graham's final legislative push moves forward as Washington says goodbyeUnited States· 2026-07-28
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that there would be no vote on the sanctions bill until the administration signed off.
Lindsey Graham’s impact on foreign policy and TrumpUnited States· 2026-07-28
