The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

They can either vote to support a House GOP stopgap measure they’ve been criticizing, or the federal government will shut ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) cited Washington Examiner reporting in his criticism Monday from the chamber floor ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into ...

The Louisiana senator has been tapped to consult with the president on a strategy for avoiding a federal default.

Thune says Democrats voted for a CR in the past. “A similar continuing resolution passed ... with 85 votes. This one should ...

Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown up his hands and said he will oppose a GOP-triggered government shutdown. That means he’s supporting the GOP’s cruel government paralysis.

All eyes are on the Senate as time runs out to pass a funding bill and keep the government open. “Democrats need to decide ...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has signaled his party is prepared to let the government shut down.Why it ...