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Trump, John Thune and Senate Democrats

Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'

S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.

justthenews · 10h

Democrats block Ratcliffe's CIA director confirmation hearing, Thune vows to hold weekend votes

"As I’ve repeatedly said, Senate Republicans are ready to work as long as needed to confirm President Trump’s nominees. Nights. Weekends. Recesses," Thune wrote on the social media platform, X.

Washington Examiner · 23h

Senate Democrats’ efforts to delay Trump Cabinet votes will cost them their weekend

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.

Raw Story on MSN · 9h

Senate Majority Leader Thune threatens Dems over Trump nominees: Doing this 'the hard way'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) had a warning for Democrats he contends are delaying confirmations for President Donald Trump's cabinet nominees: "We can do this the easy way or the hard way.

Laken Riley, Act and Senate

Newsweek on MSN · 8d

Full List of Senators Who Voted Against Advancing Laken Riley Act

Ten senators voted against further debate on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged in some crimes.

NBC News · 1d

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The vote for final passage of the Laken Riley Act was 64-35,

Arizona Republic on MSN · 43m

Congress gives final approval to Laken Riley Act: How Arizona representatives voted

The U.S. House of Representatives gave final passage to a bill named for Laken Riley, a Georgia woman killed in February 2024 by a man who was in the country illegally, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to sign it into law.

Trump, Senate and the Rubio vote

NBC News · 1d

Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of several others through committee.

People · 5h

Senate Votes on Trump's Cabinet Nominees: Tracking Everyone Who Has Been Confirmed So Far

Donald Trump's administration will be filled out in the first weeks of his presidency as the Senate weighs whether to approve or deny his Cabinet picks. Here's the status of each Cabinet nominee's con

The Hill · 1d

Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by

GOP, Senate Democrats and immigration

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1h

Senate Democrats Want GOP’s Attention on Immigration, Letter Shows

Mark Kelly of Arizona, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) saying they are willing to provide the votes for legislation to address the country’s “pressing border security and immigration needs.

The Hill on MSN · 6h

Senate Democrats call for immigration, border security talks with Republicans

Senate Democrats in a Wednesday letter to Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) are requesting input in talks on a budget reconciliation package the GOP is plotting to move President Trump’s agenda on immigration,

Boise State Public Radio · 1h

Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.

Raw Story on MSN10h

'Tells us a lot': MSNBC hosts pounce on John Thune for 'revealing' answer to reporter

Any question over how Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) will assert his independence from Donald Trump was put to rest ...

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Who Is John Thune’s Wife, Kimberly & How Many Kids Do They Have?

In an official Instagram post, John Thune and his wife recently celebrated forty years of marital bliss. The senior United ...

The New Republic on MSN1d

Republicans Suddenly Illiterate After Trump’s January 6 Pardons

Republicans are bending over backward to excuse Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of the January 6 insurrectionists.

‘A Betrayal, a Mockery’: Police Express Outrage Over Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

More than 150 officers from the Capitol Police and the D.C. police were injured when a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol four ...

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Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has selected four top Republican allies to be part of his unofficial ...

No, Thune didn't block Schiff from committees over Russia investigation | Fact check

There is no evidence Senate Majority Leader John Thune blocked Sen. Adam Schiff from committee assignments. A spokesperson said the claim is false.

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Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed by Senate as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State

Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate as the country’s next secretary of state. The nomination of the senior senator ...

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Federal judge says Trump’s pardons can’t erase ‘immutable’ truth of Jan. 6

The judge is the first to speak out after Trump’s sweeping clemency and dismissals of more than 1,500 Jan. 6 cases.

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