WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to honor Sen. Mitch McConnell for his record-breaking tenure as Republican leader and thank him for his faithful service to the country. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. "Over t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today honored his longtime chief of staff, Ryan Nelson, and thanked him for 28 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Senate and the people of South Dakota. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, I come to the floor today to pay tribute to my longtime chief of staff, Ryan Nelson, who has decided to step down in the new year. "And i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today applauded the Senate's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Thune highlighted the bill's full funding of the B-21 mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, critical Ellsworth military construction funding, much-needed modernization directives, and other Thune-led provisions. Thune also spoke about Senate Republicans' commitment to pr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about next year's Senate agenda and reiterated his commitment to quickly confirming President Trump's nominees and providing him with the necessary resources to secure the border. Thune noted that the Senate Republican majority is committed to extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, advancing appropriations bills through  more