John Thune, Trump and Office of Special Counsel
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The nomination of Paul Ingrassia, a former far-right podcast host and President Donald Trump's pick to serve as the lead of the Office of Special Counsel, appears to be in jeopardy with Senate Majority Leader John Thune casting doubt that the embattled nominee will be confirmed.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he hopes the White House will withdraw the nomination of Paul Ingrassia.
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John Thune: Dems Will Have Explaining To Do For ‘Consistently Voting To Shut Down The Government’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday on Fox Business that his Democratic colleagues must explain to the American people why they keep voting against bipartisan measures to reopen the government.
Legislation, expected on Wednesday or Thursday, amounts to a trial balloon meant to test Democrats’ healthcare demands.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said the government shutdown has dragged on for so long that it’s time to start thinking about bringing the GOP-controlled House back to Washington to pass a new stopgap funding bill.
Four Senate Republicans are calling for Paul Ingrassia’s nomination withdrawal, all but dooming his prospects.
Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., promotes bottom-up leadership approach during shutdown.
“I trust no Republican’s word as long as Donald Trump is saying he refuses to extend health care tax subsidies,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said. “As much as I respect Leader Thune, he can’t vouch for the House or the White House.”
The top Senate Republican is privately warning the White House that American farmers will continue to suffer if the Trump administration doesn’t reopen the flow of certain farm loans amid the government shutdown,
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that he is ready to vote on a bill sanctioning buyers of Russian oil — one day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told