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John Thune

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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.

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Jun 2, 2026

I made my views very clear on the issue.

bbc.com
Jun 2, 2026

Well, we don’t need a weaponized DNI. We need professionals there.

rollcall.com
Jun 2, 2026

I do think that the best way to handle it is if the administration decides to shut it down themselves.

huffpost.com
May 31, 2026

From day one, Senate Republicans have committed our majority to providing Americans with safer streets, more money in their pockets, and new opportunities to get ahead.

dailycaller.com
May 29, 2026

We do have a Highway Trust Fund and it does perform an important service in making sure that we’ve got highways and roadways across our country that are serviceable.

realclearpolitics.com
May 28, 2026

We've gotta do everything we can do as a party, to make sure that we win this race.

foxnews.com
May 28, 2026

We need to ensure that we succeed [in Iran].

punchbowl.news
May 28, 2026

The voters, Republican voters in Texas spoke last night.

foxnews.com
May 27, 2026

There are legitimate concerns about these drugs putting women and girls at significant risk.

cassidy.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

Senator Cornyn is a principled conservative. He is a very effective senator for the state of Texas.

foxnews.com
May 12, 2026

After 40 days of uncertainty, I am profoundly glad to be able to announce nutrition programs, our veterans, and other critical priorities will have their full-year funding.

congress.gov
May 12, 2026

Without congressional action, Americans were facing a massive $4 trillion tax hike next year.

congress.gov
Apr 3, 2026

In following this two-track approach, the Republican Congress will fully reopen the Department, make sure all federal workers are paid, and specifically fund immigration enforcement and border security for the next three years so that…

npr.org
Jan 10, 2026

I don’t see military action being an option there.

nbcnews.com
Jan 10, 2026

Notification of Congress in advance of really critical and hypersensitive missions, to me, seems ill-advised anyway.

cnn.com
Jan 10, 2026

I do not see military action being an option.

latimes.com
Dec 8, 2025

We want to make it easier, not harder, and less expensive, not more expensive, for people who need the workforce.

cbsnews.com
Nov 21, 2025

This measure is about accountability and not profit.

cbsnews.com
Nov 21, 2025

I have promised to hold a vote in December on a plan to extend the Obamacare subsidies that help millions of Americans afford health care.

usatoday.com
Nov 21, 2025

I trust the judgment of the justice department to ensure that whatever files they release protect the victims.

theguardian.com
Nov 21, 2025

At the end of the day, when there is a big vote and a close, narrow margin, he pulls it out.

nytimes.com
Nov 19, 2025

the clear intent from the House and Senate is to get the information out there

usatoday.com
Nov 19, 2025

I don't think there is anybody that was targeted for whom the money matters. I think it's more the principle and making sure there's a remedy in the future.

abcnews.go.com
Nov 19, 2025

I trust the judgement of the Justice Department to ensure that whatever files they release protect the victims, clearly.

abcnews.go.com

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