John Thune

John Thune

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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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John Thune explained that the Senate simply does not have enough votes to push the voter ID bill.

Những quyết định của ông Trump làm nản lòng phe Cộng hòa
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-21
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune commented on the status of Clayton’s nomination.

Trump’s new acting intel chief Bill Pulte arrives early, eyes firing hundreds
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
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John Thune appeared more cautious, stating he needs answers about the agreement's effectiveness.

ΗΠΑ: Ομοβροντία Ρεπουμπλικανών κατά της συμφωνίας με το Ιράν
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-19
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism about Pulte's appointment, stating that they need professionals in intelligence.

טראמפ מינה את "כלב התקיפה" שלו לראש המודיעין – בלי שיש לו שום ניסיון מודיעיני
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-03
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Hinson was backed by Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune.

Rep Ashley Hinson wins Trump-backed Iowa GOP Senate primary nomination
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-03
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed the ongoing dialogue with Republican members after the Blanche testimony.

Takeaways from Blanche’s House testimony: ‘Anti-weaponization’ fund is over, ban on Trump tax audits remains
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-03
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John Thune commented on the need for a non-weaponized national intelligence director, expressing skepticism about Pulte.

‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said that the DOJ’s announcement appeared to signal that the fund had been shut down.

Anti-weaponization fund stalls Senate GOP reconciliation bill for ICE
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune called for the administration to 'shut it down themselves.'

Political gravity is coming for some of Trump’s most jarring ideas
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
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John Thune expressed concern that Bill Pulte is not qualified to lead the national intelligence office.

Nekdanji Trumpov svetovalec za mastno plačo lobira za Republiko Srbske
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-06-02
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John Thune raised doubts regarding the political utility of the compensation fund.

Keine Steuergelder für Capitol-Randalierer: US-Regierung gibt nach
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled that President Donald Trump needs to drop his push for a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.

Thune says White House should shut down ‘anti-weaponization’ fund with immigration agenda stalled
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-01
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune called for the administration to 'shut it down themselves,' in regards to the fund.

Trump administration signals to GOP congressional leaders it will back off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-01
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he wasn’t given a head’s up on the fund.

Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is stalled, and some allies are urging him to scrap it entirely
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-30
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Senate leader John Thune phoned in to quickly turn the page after the election results.

Trump’s midterm endorsement streak now stands at 118-0 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-29
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Republican Senate Leader John Thune abruptly adjourned the body for more than a week when it became clear that a bill to pump US$72-billion more into U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not have enough votes to pass.

Trump’s IRS settlement highlights a presidency riddled with conflicts of interest
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-05-27
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is part of the leadership team that includes Markwayne Mullin.

Newly appointed DHS head will be all 'about the mission,' expert says
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-05
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued that Trump had the authority to order strikes on Iran.

How each senator voted on the Iran War Powers resolution
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-05
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Senate Republican leader John Thune did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Bernie Sanders, Khanna propose 5% annual wealth tax on US billionaires
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-03
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been pressured by House Republicans regarding the SAVE America Act.

House rebels urge Johnson to confront Senate over election security bill
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-02
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John Thune is the Senate majority leader who has commented on the potential for Republicans to lose the Texas Senate seat.

Texas enters its most explosive Senate race in decades – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-01
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John Thune, the Republican Senate Majority Leader, welcomed Trump's actions to eliminate threats from Iran.

Trump geht in Iran aufs Ganze
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-01
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune was quick to praise Trump’s actions on Saturday morning.

Congress to vote on Trump’s war powers in aftermath of Iran strikes
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-28
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Senate Majority leader John Thune has resisted altering the Senate’s filibuster customs to pass the SAVE Act.

Trump pushes SAVE Act requiring citizenship proof for voting in State of the Union
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-27
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that transparency is something everyone ought to aspire to.

Sen Scott says ex-Prince Andrew should stand trial in US if he broke American laws
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-20
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