All articles tagged with #thune
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering bringing full-year appropriations bills, including defense funding, to the Senate floor as a strategy to reopen the government amid stalled bipartisan negotiations on a short-term stopgap, with support from Senate leaders but facing procedural and political challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticizes the government shutdown as 'stupid' and expresses skepticism about negotiations with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, emphasizing the need for a simple vote to reopen the government without linking it to other policy issues like ACA subsidies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Senator John Thune discusses the uncertain prospects of reaching a deal to extend insurance subsidies amid ongoing negotiations and divisions among Republicans, with some open to extensions with modifications and others wanting to let them lapse, all amid broader political challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Senators Schumer and Thune, once colleagues and bipartisan partners, now have a strained relationship amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations, with little indication of cooperation on critical funding issues before the October 1 deadline.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to hold crucial votes on President Trump's comprehensive bill into the weekend, aiming to meet the July 4 deadline despite concerns from House leadership and ongoing disagreements on key issues like SALT and Medicaid taxes, with President Trump actively engaging to secure the necessary support.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Politico
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rapidly advancing President Trump's large legislative bill, aiming for final passage by July 4, with detailed timelines for committee releases, negotiations with key senators, and internal party strategies to address contentious issues like spending cuts, social programs, and tax policies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Allies of former President Donald Trump are urging him to prevent Senator John Thune from becoming the Senate Republican leader. This move reflects ongoing tensions within the GOP as Trump continues to exert influence over the party's direction and leadership choices.