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United States & John Thune

52 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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United States: The United States failed to reach a deal on advancing presidential nominees before its August recess, leading to a political standoff and potential rule changes.
John Thune: John Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, led negotiations for the United States — Republican Party (United States) but ultimately failed to secure a deal with the United States — Democratic Party (United States).
Aug 03, 2025 · 7 articles
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United States: The United States confirmed Dan Caine as chairman of the United States — Joint Chiefs of Staff with a 60-25 vote, reflecting bipartisan support despite Democratic opposition to Donald Trump's policies.
John Thune: John Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, set up the early morning vote for Dan Caine's confirmation, advancing Donald Trump's nominee despite Democratic objections.
Apr 11, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
United States: The United States, under Donald Trump's administration, is engaged in a conflict with Iran and is interpreting the War Powers Resolution to avoid congressional authorization for military action.
John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, stated he does not plan a vote to authorize force in Iran, indicating a lack of congressional action on the War Powers Resolution.
May 01, 2026 · 39 articles
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United States: The strategy of backing independent candidates aims to shake up the United States, which is currently consumed by partisan gridlock, by potentially introducing more non-aligned members.
John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, defeated Brian Bengs by a large margin in a previous election when Bengs ran as a Democrat.
May 15, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
United States: The United States, along with Israel, initiated the conflict with Iran, leading to a naval blockade and economic pressure. Its actions have significantly disrupted global energy supplies and trade.
John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, acknowledged the political challenge facing Republicans due to voters' concerns about pocketbook issues like gas prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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United States: The United States is the legislative body where the parliamentarian removed the security funding for the United States — White House ballroom from a spending package, impacting the project's approval.
John Thune: John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, had his office not immediately return a request for comment regarding the funding dispute.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States: The United States, under Donald Trump's administration, is involved in negotiations with Iran, imposing tariffs on the European Union, and approving a new oil pipeline from Canada. It is also deploying AI technology in its military.
John Thune: Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he does not plan a vote to authorize force in Iran.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 05, 2025 · 7 articles
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International
John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, expressed a desire to learn more about what happened regarding the leak.
Mar 24, 2025 · 39 articles
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Domestic
John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, met with Brian Kemp regarding the Senate run.
May 05, 2025 · 8 articles
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Jun 12, 2025 · 7 articles
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John Thune: John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, worked to secure votes for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' amidst internal Republican divisions, particularly concerning United States — Medicaid cuts and the debt ceiling.
Jul 01, 2025 · 10 articles
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Domestic
John Thune: John Thune, a Republican Senator, led the effort to change the United States rules to accelerate the confirmation of Donald Trump's nominees.
Sep 18, 2025 · 6 articles
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John Thune: John Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, has acknowledged the severity of the shutdown and urged Democrats to negotiate. He has also publicly opposed Donald Trump's demand to end the filibuster.
Nov 05, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
John Thune: John Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, is attempting to find a compromise to end the shutdown, but his position on the filibuster differs from Donald Trump's.
Nov 03, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
John Thune: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, closed his chamber for the weekend after bipartisan talks failed and hopes that intensifying pressure will lead to a path forward to end the shutdown.
Nov 01, 2025 · 6 articles
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Domestic
John Thune: John Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, is a key figure in negotiating a potential deal to end the shutdown and is working to present a legislative package.
Nov 09, 2025 · 10 articles
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Domestic
John Thune: John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, endorsed the deal to end the shutdown and called for an immediate vote.
Nov 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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International
John Thune: John Thune>>>, Senate Majority Leader, broadly defended the operations as necessary to stem drug flow but supported congressional oversight.
Dec 01, 2025 · 11 articles
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Domestic
Nov 14, 2025 · 23 articles
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John Thune: John Thune, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, stated that the administration needed 'serious' evidence of wrongdoing to take such a significant step, implying skepticism about the investigation.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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Jan 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 08, 2026 · 8 articles
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Jan 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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Dec 17, 2025 · 8 articles
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Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 12, 2026 · 29 articles
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Feb 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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