Trump, John Thune and United States Senate

John Thune gives unsettling replies about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
Thune, the new Senate majority leader, has been portrayed as a potential roadblock in Trump’s attempts to confirm his Cabinet choices. But on “Meet the Press,” he sounded quite pleased with Patel.
Majority Leader John Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as President-elect Donald Trump set to take back the White House, Thune will work with him to understand "what's realistic" in achieving his agenda in the upper chamber.
Senate Majority Leader warns no ‘clarity’ on Trump cabinet picks as hearings due to begin
The new Senate Majority Leader says he wants to get President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet through the confirmation process as quickly as possible but spent a good part of Sunday cautioning there is “a process” that must be followed first.
Sen. Thune unsure whether all of Trump's cabinet picks will be confirmed
Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Sunday appeared uncertain whether all of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks would be confirmed.
‘What We Can Accomplish … And What’s Realistic’: Senate Majority Leader Thune Reveals How He’ll Take On Trump Agenda
Senate Majority Leader John Thune outlined his strategy for how he and his Republican colleagues will deliver on promises he and President-elect Donald Trump made during the 2024 campaign during a “Face The Nation” interview which aired Sunday.
Thune weighs Trump agenda challenge: Going big without overpromising
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has two challenges on his mind as he prepares to usher President-elect Donald ...
'Is it realistic to deport everybody?' Top Senate Republican on Donald Trump's mass deportation promises
Senate Majority Leader John Thune also said in an interview Sunday that he's willing to stand up to President-elect Donald ...
New Senate leader Thune aims to tackle US ‘fiscal mess’ but admits GOP tax cuts may not be fully funded
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Sunday said one of his top objectives will be to address the country’s “fiscal mess” ...
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed as Defense Secretary, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president." ...
Trump has a narrow window to advance his aggressive agenda. He’ll need these right-wing hardliners to push it through
Analysis: Trump is angling to dismantle the hurdles that sapped his first-term momentum by calling all corners of the GOP to ...
On Jan. 6, lawmakers remember the carnage of 2021 in sharply different ways
Some lawmakers emotionally recalled the violence. Others said they’d rather move on. And some said it wasn’t violent at all.
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U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana pushes a 'powerful' bill for Donald Trump's agenda
Johnson, a Republican from north Louisiana, is pushing a single bill using a parliamentary maneuver called “budget ...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he'll help Trump understand "what's realistic" in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's committed to helping Donald Trump "achieve success" when he returns to the White House.
Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump is the coach calling plays. But what if coach changes his mind?
House Speaker Mike Johnson often says he sees himself as the quarterback and President-elect Donald Trump as the coach ...