WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2024: * * * Ending Iran's Reign of Terror Since Hamas attacked Israel in October, the Middle East has grown increasingly unstable. Militia groups have attacked U.S. troops approximately 170 times, injuring a number of Americans and, tragically, killing three soldiers late last month. Houthi militants are regularly attacking commercial shipping and U.S. Navy vessels in the Red Sea, and two Navy S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement after the Commerce Committee passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023, which includes key Thune-led provisions: "South Dakota and the nation depend on a safe, efficient, and robust national aviation system," said Thune. "I'm plea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as summer interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune's Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend Senate votes and hearings, while interns in the state offices will participate in constituent   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: "This ability to generate combat power that can strike anywhere on the map is a testament to the professionalism of the 28th Bomb Wing's aircrews and maintainers. And it also underscores the importance of preserving this capability now and well into the future so that we can deter threats and hold adversaries accountable." Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today s  more