Why Can’t Mike Johnson and John Thune Just Get Along?
Jan 16, 2025 · When I asked Speaker Mike Johnson about Senate Majority Leader John Thune at a POLITICO Live event Tuesday, he was quick to praise the South Dakotan as a “principled” and “experienced”...
Sen. John Thune says House Speaker Mike Johnson has a ‘really …
Jan 3, 2025 · Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the incoming Senate majority leader, said Friday that House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will have a "really tough job," navigating a narrow majority.
Trump plays reluctant referee between Johnson and Thune
Jan 6, 2025 · In endorsing a single bill, Trump effectively chose sides, opting for the too-big-to-fail approach favored by Speaker Mike Johnson over the strategy favored by Senate Majority Leader John...
Leader-Elect Thune Meets with Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) following Thune’s election to serve as Senate majority leader and Johnson’s nomination to serve as Speaker of the House in the 119th Congress.
Republican leadership elections: John Thune, Mike Johnson …
Nov 14, 2024 · House Republicans unanimously nominated Speaker Mike Johnson to serve another term in his post. The full House of Representatives votes to elect the speaker on opening day of the new Congress...
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: …
Jan 3, 2025 · In today’s edition, we dive into how Mike Johnson managed to survive a tight re-election bid for House speaker on the first day of the 119th Congress and the challenges that await him. Plus,...
How Johnson and Thune can use today’s meeting with Trump
Jan 21, 2025 · Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune head to the White House today to meet with President Donald Trump, the first get-together for the leaders of the GOP trifecta that now controls Washington.
Unlike McConnell, John Thune Will Be Trump’s Willing Accomplice
Jan 3, 2025 · But in the longer run, the locus of legislative action in the second Trump administration is likely to be the U.S. Senate, where the new majority leader, John Thune, is succeeding Mitch...
Mike Johnson and John Thune Not on the Same Page - Political …
Jan 16, 2025 · On fundamental questions of legislative strategy, Johnson and Thune remain at loggerheads as Trump prepares to take the oath of office — risking delays in enacting President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda and hinting at potential trouble in what’s quickly shaping up to be one of the most important relationships in Washington.”
Speaker Johnson Meets with Senate Republican Leader-Elect John Thune
Nov 14, 2024 · Johnson and Thune released the following statements after the meeting: “Leader Thune and I are ready to hit the ground running and put America first in the 119 th Congress,” said Speaker Johnson.
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