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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today called on Majority Leader Schumer to prioritize the National Defense Authorization Act, which would strengthen national security, address concerns about U.S. military readiness, and ensure our armed forces are equipped to meet evolving threats.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of passing a strong National Defense Authorization Act in order to bolster national security, enhance shortfalls in military readiness, prioritize critical projects for the incoming B-21 mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, and compete with the ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ... the Cabinet confirmation process is well underway here in the United States Senate. “Confirmation hearings began this week with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in the Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. “Yesterday, we had six confirmation hearings – the most confirmation ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced the Senate Republican Conference committee assignments for the 119th Congress. The assignments have been ratified by the Senate Republican Conference and are expected to be …

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to condemn the lawless, pro-Hamas violence and vandalism that took place yesterday in Washington, D.C. He urged Majority Leader Schumer to schedule a vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, noting that more could be done to ensure the United States meets its ...

“The Armed Services Committee is preparing to hear from Pete Hegseth – the nominee for secretary of defense. “The Foreign Relations Committee has announced plans to hear from our colleague Senator Rubio, who has been nominated for secretary of state.

Feb 15, 2022 · Our troops stand ready to reinforce the defenses of our Eastern European allies and we are prepared to respond decisively to Russian efforts to undermine the security of the United States at home and abroad. We also call upon our allies to …

John Thune U.S. Senator for South Dakota. Menu. About Toggle Submenu. Biography. Committee Assignments. Contact Toggle Submenu. Email Senator Thune. Sign Up for Updates. News Toggle Submenu. Press Releases. ... Washington, D.C. Office United States Senate SD-511 Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2321 Fax: (202) ...

John Randolph Thune (/ ˈ θ uː n / THOON; born January 7, 1961) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, since 2005.A member of the Republican Party, he has been the Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader since 2025. Thune is in his fourth Senate term and is the dean …