Senate, John Thune and Trump

Trump’s Treasury Pick to Meet Thune, Key Senators on Confirmation
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent plans to meet this week with incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune and other key senators as he begins preparing for confirmation hearings.The veteran hedge fund manager hasn’t aroused public opposition from GOP senators even as some of Donald Trump’s other picks have stirred controversy.
Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.
Schumer asks Thune to consider Democrats in Senate confirmation process
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent a letter to his incoming predecessor, Sen. John Thune (R-SD), asking him to consider a bipartisan approach to the Senate confirmation process. President-elect Donald Trump has made a number of Cabinet picks who have raised the eyebrows of Republicans and Democrats alike.
John Thune Says Recess Appointments 'On the Table' To Get Trump Picks Through
Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks approved.
Schumer urges Thune to respect Senate tradition for Trump Cabinet picks
The outgoing Senate majority leader called on his GOP replacement to follow the usual confirmation process rather than caving to demands from President-elect Donald Trump to waive vetting procedures.
Schumer calls on Sen. John Thune to maintain Senate’s role in Cabinet confirmation process
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer offered up some advice to his upcoming successor, Republican Sen. John Thune, to preserve the “vital role” of the Senate in confirming the nominees of President-elect Donald Trump.
Thune plans 30-day sprint to pass border and defense bill
Senate Republicans huddled for hours at the Library of Congress near the Capitol to discuss their priorities for next year.
Here’s How Much John Thune, The New Senate Majority Leader, Is Worth
Republicans picked a new leader in the Senate. Unlike the president with whom he’ll be working, John Thune is a career ...
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Congress may have to ‘put the brakes on’ some uses of presidential power, Thune says
BRANDON, S.D. — Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, signaled Tuesday he’s willing to push back against potential attempts by President-elect Donald Trump to expand ...
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Incoming GOP Senate leader Thune supports continuing to investigate Biden family after Hunter pardon
Incoming Senate Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday signaled his support for Congress to continue to investigate the ...
Who is John Thune, the next Senate majority leader?
The election of Republican John Thune of South Dakota as Senate majority leader tasks a key ally of Mitch McConnell with ...
What To Know About Trump’s Relationship With John Thune—Including Rocky Past
Thune did not vote to convict Trump in either of his impeachment trials, but said his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, were ...
John Thune Becoming Senate Leader Sparks MAGA Backlash
Republican John Thune, who has been voted leader of the Senate, has not shied away from criticizing President-elect Donald ...
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John Thune Once Objected to Trump. Does He Have the Courage to Do So Now?
Thune won another term. Now, he’s the Senate majority leader. President Donald Trump, flanked by Senator John Thune, stops to speak to the cameras following his lunch with Senate Republicans in ...