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John Randolph Thune is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has been a prominent figure in national politics, focusing on issues such as immigration enforcement, border security, and federal worker compensation. He has played a significant role in shaping Republican policy in Congress and has been involved in various legislative initiatives throughout his tenure.
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:41 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. ____________________
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:32 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 11 a.m.
A clear example of why the Senate must get President Trump’s national security team in place as quickly as possible.
Now is the time for Trump to be reaching out to Nikki Haley voters and to be expanding his base.
Before I begin, I just want to say how grateful I am that President Trump is safe after what appears to be a second attempt on his life in the space of 2 months. The trend this election cycle has taken toward violence is disturbing to say…
As if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 785, S. Res. 786, S. Res. 787…
Today I recognize Matthew Brown, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Matthew is a graduate of Brandon Valley High School…
Today I recognize Elle Westra, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Elle is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Sioux…
Today I recognize Nathan Law, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Nathan is a graduate of Wall High School in Wall, SD…
Today I recognize Henry Haft, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Henry is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Sioux…
I think it goes without saying that the Mayorkas-Biden policies have led to the worst border crisis in American history: 7.6 million people apprehended; 1.8 million ``got-aways''; who knows how many unknown ``got-aways''---- The ACTING…
Yesterday, we learned that Leader McConnell, the longest serving party leader in Senate history, will be stepping down from his leadership role next January. There will be time later for a fuller discussion of all his contributions to our…
Also, I would ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to complete my remarks prior to the scheduled rollcall votes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Senator Thune, you have always demonstrated how to be a leader with a strong moral compass; how to do the right thing, when it is the hard thing; and how to always remember where you came from.
Senator Thune, you have always demonstrated how to be a leader with a strong moral compass; how to do the right thing, when it is the hard thing; and how to always remember where you came from.
Senator Thune, you have always demonstrated how to be a leader with a strong moral compass; how to do the right thing, when it is the hard thing; and how to always remember where you came from.
I am very pleased today to be able to introduce to this Committee again Commissioner Summer Mersinger.
It has been remarkable just the progress we have already made in precision agriculture.
I think it is really important, and there is a bipartisan bill that I am working on that is focused on putting the right guardrails in place for the highest impact AI systems while also, at the same time, allowing for innovation.
There are tens of billions of dollars available, and yet I met last week, or the week before, with our independent telephone co-ops in South Dakota, and not a single one was applying for any of that money, partly because of all the…
It has been remarkable just the progress we have already made in precision agriculture.
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