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, the first bill that a new majority considers is an indication of its priorities.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ... assault a law enforcement officer, or kill or seriously injure another person are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, instead of being allowed back out on the street. “Had such a law been in place last year, it is possible that Laken Riley would still be alive today. ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the worsening national security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Thune noted that a border security package must include reforms to the asylum and parole systems in order to reverse some of President Biden’s failed policies that have fueled three ...

11 hours ago · Republicans led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota have proposed a two-step approach, starting with a smaller bill that would include money for Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall and deportation plans, among other priorities. They later would pursue the more robust package of tax break extensions before a year-end deadline.

Jan 8, 2025 · “Increasing the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents, increasing detention space, and providing barriers and technology are just some of the resources needed to secure the border.

Jan 22, 2025 · The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20515 Dear Majority Leader Thune: We write regarding the pressing border security and immigration needs facing our country. As we have shown, Democrats and Republicans can work together on real bipartisan solutions. We

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) alongside Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Ted Budd (R-NC) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), led a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Laken Riley Act, legislation to provide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and state governments more tools to fight crime ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Incoming Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is actively seeking ways to make next year's border and defense package deficit-neutral, if not deficit-negative. Why it matters: Despite pushback from House Republicans, Thune is full steam ahead on his two-part reconciliation plan for next year, sources tell Axios.

Jan 9, 2025 · It would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest unauthorized migrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and mandate that they are detained until they are removed from the U.S.

Dec 3, 2024 · John Thune, Republicans' incoming Senate leader, laid out plan to pass budget reconciliation packages next year in two parts: first for border security and defense, then for tax cuts.