John Thune
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19615.7Global Dominance: 0.23%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 has repeatedly pushed back on criticism he is not working hard enough to pass the SAVE Act.
Sen. Jim Banks pushes to codify Trump immigration crackdown into lawUnited States· 2026-09-27
John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader who discussed the challenges facing Republican candidates.
Republicans fear two key Senate races are slipping from their graspUnited States· 2026-09-26
Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the importance of dialogue with adversaries like China.
Republican senators slam Trump's lavish welcome for Xi JinpingUnited States· 2026-09-25
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of proposed measures to lower gas prices.
Senate Republicans plan last-ditch effort to lower costsUnited States· 2026-09-25
John Thune expressed hope that the Republican group can remain united on the issue of war powers.
Ρεπουμπλικανοί αποστασιοποιούνται από τον Τραμπ
Greece· 2026-09-23
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., prefers less federal power regarding data center regulations.
Republicans push for AI data center moratorium, not a federal banUnited States· 2026-09-22
Senate majority leader John Thune has called for the US to consider banning or restricting exports of diesel.
A Trump move to restrict diesel exports would be disastrous for the world
Australia· 2026-09-22
John Thune blocked the bill at the request of the White House.
legea, semnată de Trump – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2026-09-19
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed surprise at Trump's proposal.
Republicanos ignoran en gran medida los consejos de Trump para las elecciones de medio término
Guatemala· 2026-09-19
John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, expressed willingness to consider solutions to rising fuel prices.
Diésel llega a US$8.35 por galón en California y analistas advierten que los precios podrían subir másGuatemala· 2026-09-18
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has called for 'a light touch approach.'
Congress has failed to regulate AI for years – and there’s little sign that’s changingUnited States· 2026-09-18
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been pushing his regulatory bill alongside Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Congress stalls on AI regulation as Rand Paul blocks 'kill switch' billUnited States· 2026-09-18
John Thune stated that Congress would have a role in the eventual approval of Trump's proposed payment.
Trump asegura en mitin que EU se acerca a un acuerdo con México: "un gran acuerdo"
Mexico· 2026-09-17
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., commented on moving to other legislative priorities.
Clarity Act fails in Senate as Senator Lummis says crypto bill is doneUnited States· 2026-09-15
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said that he had spoken with McConnell last week.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate to vote after months-long absenceUnited States· 2026-09-15
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed hope that he can rely on McConnell’s presence at votes.
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absenceUnited States· 2026-09-15
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has been reluctant to call it up for a vote, given that it's all but assured to fail.
Republicans have a plan to end-run Dems on SAVE America Act: Here's howUnited States· 2026-09-14
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is involved in a proposal concerning artificial intelligence.
"Nimalo me to ne brine, važnije mi je da pobijedimo Kinu"
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-09-11
John Thune is a Senate Majority Leader who supports Ken Paxton's campaign.
Senate Leadership Fund launches Texas PAC to back Ken Paxton's bidUnited States· 2026-09-11
John Thune mentioned that he and other Republican senators would welcome the opportunity to have Fetterman join the GOP.
‘All the persuasiveness of a North Korean newscast’: Democrats denounce Fetterman video at GOP convention | US midterm elections 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-09-10
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he and others in the Senate GOP have had conversations with Fetterman about the challenges he faces in his caucus.
John Fetterman insists he's still a Democrat after RNC appearanceUnited States· 2026-09-10Graham has the support of John Thune, the Senate majority leader.
Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff | US midterm elections 2026United Kingdom· 2026-08-12
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· 2026-08-08Senate 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
