The Testing of John Thune
The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?
Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.
Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...
Democrats speak out against funding bill ahead of Senate vote
“Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going ...
Senate nears final approval of a bill that could increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate was preparing Friday to give final approval to a bill that could result in harsher prison sentences for fentanyl ...
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Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown
NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats ...
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Senate Democrats face major dilemma: help GOP pass funding bill or trigger shutdown
The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.
Democrats blast Sen. Chuck Schumer for backing GOP spending bill
S.D., joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to support the GOP’s spending bill and backlash from his own party.