WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Announces He Will Vote for President Trump's Homeland Security Pick WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) released the following statement announcing he will vote to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the 8th U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. "Governor Noem has her priorities straight. Americans want to see the border secured and know their government i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Congress is Ready to Work With President Trump to Deliver on Mandate from Americans Fox News After four years of inflation, chaos at our borders, and weakness on the world stage, the United States is turning the page. President Trump's inauguration will usher in a new era focused on American strength - including a strong economy, a strong border and a strong military. I expect we will see the pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Defending Dignity and Celebrating Life It was a privilege to be able to welcome tens of thousands of Americans to the nation's capital this month for the 52nd March for Life. It's an inspiring sight when the streets of Washington are packed with pro-life Americans from every corner of the country - when you look down the broad avenues and see signs held high and the smiles on people's faces as they   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Calls Out Democrats' Filibuster Flip-Flop Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, I think we all remember the situation just a few short months ago, in the leadup to the election. "Democrat senators and Senate candidates  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Congratulates President Trump on Inauguration Day Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, I want to offer my warmest congratulations to President Trump and Vice President Vance. "There's a sense of optimism today in Wash  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Highlights President Trump's National Security Nominees Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, in his inaugural address yesterday, President Trump spoke of his confidence in America. "He spoke of the country's future: p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News. On the unified Republican agenda: "It's renewing American energy dominance, strengthen the economy, rebuilding the military, and securing the border. And then, of course, we've got a huge tax increase at the end o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins the Today Show on NBC Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined the Today Show on NBC News. On today's inauguration and his relationship with President Trump: "Our relationship is strong. We talk regularly, and obviously we have a big job ahead of us, an agenda that we share. And so as I listen to the speech today, y  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Speaks at National March for Life Rally Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the 52nd annual March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Well, good afternoon, pro-lifers! "It feels like a South Dakota day here. "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm grateful to the March for Life for invi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Supports Brooke Rollins at Secretary of Agriculture Confirmation Hearing Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today questioned Brooke Rollins at the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's confirmation hearing for secretary of agriculture. On supporting South Dakota's farmers and ranchers: THUNE: "On the, just t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune to Senate Democrats: We Can Do This the Easy Way or the Hard Way Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, it didn't take long. "Democrats have already begun stalling President Trump's nominees - and it doesn't seem to mat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Sean Duffy Should Be Swiftly Confirmed Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "I'll be filing cloture on former Congressman Sean Duffy's nomination to be secretary of transportation here shortly. "Yesterday, the Commerce Committee fav  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate to Vote on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, later today the Senate will proceed to a vote on whether to move to the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Weekend Work Ahead in the Senate Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, over the next couple of days the Senate will consider two more of the president's nominees - Kristi Noem to be secretary of homeland security, and P  more