WASHINGTON — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that will elevate a top deputy of Minority ...

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is ready to proceed with a make-or-break vote on the 940-page GOP megabill to find ...

Senate Leader Thune commits to working through July 4th recess if needed for Trump's priority bill, promising the largest spending reduction in history with pro-growth policies.

“This is when John’s leadership is going to be desperately needed ... Passing the legislation will require hard choices, and not every demand can be met. Still, Thune’s South Dakota colleague, ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is a key ally of President Trump's, helping get his domestic policy bill passed by the Senate. It is a dramatic reversal from their days as virtual political enemies.

John Thune said the Senate won't overrule Elizabeth MacDonough, who flagged a Medicaid provision in the "big, beautiful bill.

U.S. Senate Republicans approved their signature tax break and spending cuts package Tuesday with a tie-breaking vote cast by ...

The tally was 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote to cap an unusually tense weekend of work at ...

Thune told Republicans to set aside their misgivings over the bill, with time running short to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline.

Today, South Dakota U.S. Senator John Thune joined Minnesota’s congressional delegation in condemning political violence.

Disputes among Republicans about parts of Trump's major tax bill threaten approval in the Senate and past compromises reached ...