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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 · 9h

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 · 22h

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 · 8h

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.

GOP, Senate Democrats

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 40m

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 · 5h

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 · 43m

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 MSN9h

'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 MSN23h

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.

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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 ...

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Who Is John Thune’s Wife? Kimberley’s Job & Kids

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

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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 ...

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for ...

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