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5 Things to Know About John Thune, the New Senate Majority Leader
After 18 years of Mitch McConnell, Senate Republicans officially have a new top dog: South Dakota Senator John Thune will step into the Majority Leader role at the beginning of next year ...
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Murdo’s new digs: Thune’s bison sidekick moves up
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) has added a touch of South Dakota to his new Senate office, hanging a bison head named Murdo in the front room of his majority leader suite. Senate staff wheeled the ...
The New York Times28d
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering In a New Leadership Era
but John has seen it, he has seen him in action and he has dealt with him for four years,” said Dennis Daugaard, a former South Dakota governor. He said he first encountered Mr. Thune during a 1 ...
Trump Has 'Compelling Argument' About Panama, Greenland: Top Republican
The president has repeatedly discussed his desire to "retake" the Panama Canal and take possession of Greenland.
Trump names South Dakota Trade CEO Luke Lindberg as pick for USDA trade under secretary
South Dakota Trade CEO Luke Lindberg was chosen as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for under secretary of trade and ...
South Dakota leaders praise Gov. Kristi Noem's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary
I know she’s ready to get to work for President Trump and the American people,' Senate Majority Leader John Thune says of Gov ...
Rapid City Journal27d
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
WASHINGTON — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota is kicking off the new Congressional session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as ...
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As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Thune's comments came just after the Senate gaveled in to begin its new session. In his maiden floor speech as Senate majority leader, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota used his first few minutes of ...
The Hill26d
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
Americans know very little about the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) as he prepares ... The Economist/YouGov poll found that the South Dakota Republican is unknown to half of ...
KELOLAND News28d
Thune to be officially recognized as Majority Leader
SOUTH DAKOTA SD (KELO) — Friday marks the beginning of the 119th Congress where Republican Sen. John Thune is to be officially recognized as the Majority Leader of the Senate. Thune is expected ...
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum confirmed as Interior secretary
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem confirmed as U.S. Homeland Security secretary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and will lead the Department of Homeland Security ...