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?

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

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

“Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going ...

NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats ...

John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of GOP’s ‘Accomplishments’ Since Trump Took Office During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, ...

The government runs out of funding Friday at midnight, leaving Democrats to decide whether to help Republicans pass a bill to avoid a shutdown or block the bill and be blamed for triggering one.