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Dec. 5, 2024
Thune Announces Key Senate Institutional Positions
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2024
Thune Discusses Agenda for 119th Congress on Fox News
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2024
Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Democracy Hypocrisy
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2024
Thune Joins Fox News Following Leadership Election
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2024
Thune: Our Work Begins Today
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2024
Leader-Elect Thune Meets with Speaker Johnson
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2024
Thune Elected Republican Leader
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2024
Thune: It’s a New Day in the United States Senate
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2024
Thune Statement on Republicans Reclaiming Senate Majority
Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2024
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Interstate Firearm Sales
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2023
Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview with Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2023
Thune: Regular Order Increases Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in Legislative Process
Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2023
Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 9, 2023
Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Critical Program for Student Veterans Nationwide
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 28, 2023
State of the Union: Interview With Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 16, 2023
Thune, Lankford Introduce Regulatory Reform Bill
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2023
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - TRANSCRIPT House Returns Tonight For 14th Speaker Vote, McCarthy Ally Touts Momentum; Interview With Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD); Piecing Together Evidence In Idaho Murders Affidavit; Piecing Together Evidence In Adaho Murders Affidavit; Bills' Damar Hamlin Now Speaking; Tells Team "Love You Boys"; Stunning New Leaks From Upcoming Prince Harry Memoir. Aired 8-9p ET
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 9, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT Georgia Special Grand Jury Finishes Trump Election Probe; Bills Player Damar Hamlin Released From Hospital, Back In Buffalo; McCarthy Faces New Battle Of Passing House Rules Package; Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) Discusses About The Changes In The House Of Representatives Under Kevin McCarthy; 7,000 Plus Nurses At Two Major NYC Hospitals Go On Strike. Aired 3-3:30p ET
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 2, 2023
CNN "Outfront" - TRNASCRIPT McCarthy Scrambles, Meets With Reps Hours Before Speaker Vote; Attorney: Suspect In Idaho Student Killings Intends To Waive Extradition, Authorities Have Not Said Whether He Knew Any Victims; Russia Admits Ukrainian Military Killed 63 Soldiers In Attack; January 6 Committee Releases More Documents As New Congress About To Be Sworn In; New Statement On Jeremy Renner's Condition After Snowplowing Accident. Aired 7-8p ET
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 26, 2022
Tweet - Senator Orrin Hatch leaves a legacy of accomplishment & dedicated service. Known in the Senate for his effectiveness, kindness, and humor, he'll be greatly missed. Our country is better off because of his service."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson Supports "Protecting Parental Rights Act"
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022
Johnson Cosponsors Can't Cancel Your Own Debt Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 3, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune: Democrats' Arrogance of Power is on Full Display in Crusade to Weaken Minority Party Rights
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Democrats didn't think the Senate's 60-vote threshold was so bad last week when they used it to turn their backs on Ukraine and support Putin's pipeline. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Right now the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of Democrats passing whatever radical, socialist agenda they want. "Free-everything," Green New Deal-style, debt-exploding bills are on the table. Every American should be watching what Senate Democrats do today.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune: Democrats Continue Their Campaign to Abolish the Filibuster, Break the Senate
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Desperate Democrats Want to Destroy the Senate
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Democrats' plan to nuke the filibuster, a lazy shortcut to force through their socialist agenda, would have terrible long-term consequences for our country. All majorities are temporary, and Dems will eventually have to live with the reality they create.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2022
Thune: Democrats Threaten to Change the Rules if They Can't Get Their Way
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2022
Tweet: The filibuster is a critically important part of our government. It ensures 3 KEY things: 1. The majority of laws are bipartisan 2. Laws that impact Americans' lives aren't changing every few years 3. Americans w/ representatives in the minority party still have a voice in gov't
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 5, 2022
Thune: Democrats Want to Change the Rules in the Middle of the Game to Pass Radical Policies
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet: "It'll be a doomsday for democracy." That's how @SenSchumer described eliminating the Senate filibuster when the shoe was on the other foot.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet: Couldn't have said it better myself, Leader Schumer. These days, @SenSchumer has changed his tune & would gladly bulldoze through historic rules to get his way.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Rounds Opposes Debt Limit Increase
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 7, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Just voted against Tracy Stone-Manning's nomination to lead the @BLMNational . I won't support someone with known ties to eco-terrorism and extremist environmental views to oversee our public lands."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 29, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce the Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight and Accountability Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2021
Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Tribal Self-Governance for Federal Food Assistance Programs
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 15, 2021
Rounds, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Privacy
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden admin must be held accountable for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. They left American citizens behind, abandoned our Afghan allies, and left equipment & weapons in enemy hands. Congressional oversight is a must -- Blinken is the first step. We need the full story."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Great news. Mr. Chipman's extreme views on gun control & his obvious contempt for law-abiding gun owners make him unfit to run @ATFHQ. Clearly, some of my Democrat colleagues agree too."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Launches Operations Starfall
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 5, 2024
Thune Announces Key Senate Institutional Positions
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2024
Thune Discusses Agenda for 119th Congress on Fox News
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2024
Thune Calls Out Democrats’ Democracy Hypocrisy
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2024
Thune Joins Fox News Following Leadership Election
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2024
Thune: Our Work Begins Today
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2024
Leader-Elect Thune Meets with Speaker Johnson
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2024
Thune Elected Republican Leader
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2024
Thune: It’s a New Day in the United States Senate
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2024
Thune Statement on Republicans Reclaiming Senate Majority
Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2024
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Interstate Firearm Sales
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2023
Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview with Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2023
Thune: Regular Order Increases Transparency, Accountability, and Trust in Legislative Process
Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2023
Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 9, 2023
Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Critical Program for Student Veterans Nationwide
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 28, 2023
State of the Union: Interview With Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 16, 2023
Thune, Lankford Introduce Regulatory Reform Bill
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2023
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - TRANSCRIPT House Returns Tonight For 14th Speaker Vote, McCarthy Ally Touts Momentum; Interview With Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD); Piecing Together Evidence In Idaho Murders Affidavit; Piecing Together Evidence In Adaho Murders Affidavit; Bills' Damar Hamlin Now Speaking; Tells Team "Love You Boys"; Stunning New Leaks From Upcoming Prince Harry Memoir. Aired 8-9p ET
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 9, 2023
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - TRANSCRIPT Georgia Special Grand Jury Finishes Trump Election Probe; Bills Player Damar Hamlin Released From Hospital, Back In Buffalo; McCarthy Faces New Battle Of Passing House Rules Package; Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) Discusses About The Changes In The House Of Representatives Under Kevin McCarthy; 7,000 Plus Nurses At Two Major NYC Hospitals Go On Strike. Aired 3-3:30p ET
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 2, 2023
CNN "Outfront" - TRNASCRIPT McCarthy Scrambles, Meets With Reps Hours Before Speaker Vote; Attorney: Suspect In Idaho Student Killings Intends To Waive Extradition, Authorities Have Not Said Whether He Knew Any Victims; Russia Admits Ukrainian Military Killed 63 Soldiers In Attack; January 6 Committee Releases More Documents As New Congress About To Be Sworn In; New Statement On Jeremy Renner's Condition After Snowplowing Accident. Aired 7-8p ET
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 26, 2022
Tweet - Senator Orrin Hatch leaves a legacy of accomplishment & dedicated service. Known in the Senate for his effectiveness, kindness, and humor, he'll be greatly missed. Our country is better off because of his service."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson Supports "Protecting Parental Rights Act"
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 10, 2022
Johnson Cosponsors Can't Cancel Your Own Debt Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 3, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 20, 2022
Thune: Democrats' Arrogance of Power is on Full Display in Crusade to Weaken Minority Party Rights
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Democrats didn't think the Senate's 60-vote threshold was so bad last week when they used it to turn their backs on Ukraine and support Putin's pipeline. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Right now the filibuster is the only thing standing in the way of Democrats passing whatever radical, socialist agenda they want. "Free-everything," Green New Deal-style, debt-exploding bills are on the table. Every American should be watching what Senate Democrats do today.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022
Thune: Democrats Continue Their Campaign to Abolish the Filibuster, Break the Senate
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Desperate Democrats Want to Destroy the Senate
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022
Tweet: Democrats' plan to nuke the filibuster, a lazy shortcut to force through their socialist agenda, would have terrible long-term consequences for our country. All majorities are temporary, and Dems will eventually have to live with the reality they create.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2022
Thune: Democrats Threaten to Change the Rules if They Can't Get Their Way
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2022
Tweet: The filibuster is a critically important part of our government. It ensures 3 KEY things: 1. The majority of laws are bipartisan 2. Laws that impact Americans' lives aren't changing every few years 3. Americans w/ representatives in the minority party still have a voice in gov't
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 5, 2022
Thune: Democrats Want to Change the Rules in the Middle of the Game to Pass Radical Policies
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet: "It'll be a doomsday for democracy." That's how @SenSchumer described eliminating the Senate filibuster when the shoe was on the other foot.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet: Couldn't have said it better myself, Leader Schumer. These days, @SenSchumer has changed his tune & would gladly bulldoze through historic rules to get his way.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2022
Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Rounds Opposes Debt Limit Increase
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 7, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Just voted against Tracy Stone-Manning's nomination to lead the @BLMNational . I won't support someone with known ties to eco-terrorism and extremist environmental views to oversee our public lands."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 29, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce the Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight and Accountability Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2021
Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Tribal Self-Governance for Federal Food Assistance Programs
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 15, 2021
Rounds, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Taxpayer Rights and Privacy
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden admin must be held accountable for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. They left American citizens behind, abandoned our Afghan allies, and left equipment & weapons in enemy hands. Congressional oversight is a must -- Blinken is the first step. We need the full story."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Great news. Mr. Chipman's extreme views on gun control & his obvious contempt for law-abiding gun owners make him unfit to run @ATFHQ. Clearly, some of my Democrat colleagues agree too."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Launches Operations Starfall
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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