Pete Hegseth & John Thune
7 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Feb 03, 2025
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As Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth relies on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to align the legislative branch with the Pentagon's objectives and shield the administration from restrictive war powers votes.
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Defense Secretary, testified that the ceasefire effectively paused the war, supporting the administration's argument to avoid congressional approval.
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
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is a 'polite' behavior and that US forces are ready to strike Iran's power plants and energy industry if ordered.
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
International
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, stated that Anthropic must allow any uses of its technology that the Pentagon deems lawful.
John Thune: Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated he does not plan a vote to authorize force in Iran.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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
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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