John Thune: “Fifteen days into a government shutdown, Democrats show no sign that they're ready for it to end.”

I’ve been very clear about the prospects for the SAVE America Act.

The election ought to be painting a contrast between us and the Democrats and not creating conflicts with fellow Republicans.

If you look at Maine, in North Carolina, in Ohio, in Iowa, in Alaska, you know, it's the Indy voters, it is the middle of the electorate, and we are not talking to them when we are arguing with each other over whether or not to eliminate…

When the Senate completes its business on Aug. 8, to meet for pro forma sessions only at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.