He says “everybody is concerned” but will let massive policy shift “play out.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Monday that his chamber will likely not intervene…
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Senate Considers Bypassing Parliamentarian to Extend Tax Cuts
The measure would then only require a simple majority. Leaders in the Senate majority are considering a move to bypass the ruling of Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough to…
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President Trump Supports House Draft Budget
The vice president met with Senate leadership regarding the two government funding bills. Vice President JD Vance met with Senate leaders on Wednesday, telling them to move forward…
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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Members of the upper chamber of Congress continue through the confirmation process of the president’s Cabinet. The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the Treasury…
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Senate Passes Laken Riley Act
The measure returns to the House of Representatives The Senate approved the amended Laken Riley Act this week, sending the immigration detention legislation back to the House for…
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Congressional Leaders Selected in Both Chambers
Senator Thune will head the Senate and Representative Johnson renominated as House Speaker. Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected Senate majority leader this week. He served…
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Senator Believes Congress May Need Short-Term FAA Extension
Amendment requests have slowed reauthorization proceedings. Senator John Thune of South Dakota stated that Congress may have to pass a short-term extension for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
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Senators Propose Selling Unused Government Wavelengths
The private sector has an increasing need for the 5G spectrum. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and John Thune of South Dakota introduced the “Spectrum Pipeline” bill this…
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Senator Thune Says Stopgap Spending Necessary to Avoid Shutdown
Some members of the House are unwilling to compromise. Senator John Thune of South Dakota said that Congress will have to agree on short-term funding for the government…
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Congress Starts Negotiations on Virus Relief Plan
Process should not be politicized, senator says Senator John Thune of North Dakota reported Wednesday that Congress has started negotiations on President Trump’s economic relief plan in the…
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