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Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff election, a significant victory that highlights former President Trump's continued influence over the GOP base. This outcome has sparked discussions about the future of the Republican party in Texas and potential implications for the general election.
Republicans are reportedly considering ousting Senator John Thune to facilitate the passage of the SAVE America Act, a bill focused on election integrity.
A report suggests that Republicans are concerned about appearing "out of touch" on key issues because the party continues to appeal to its more extreme base, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune noting public sentiment on elevated gas prices.
Donald Trump has urged Republican congressmen to work through the Easter holidays to pass a controversial US election law, invoking Jesus Christ in his call for action, and is pressuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune to tighten voting rights. Despite this, Trump himself voted by mail in Florida's Palm Beach County for local elections, even as he politically pushes legislation to restrict such voting and publicly labels it as 'fraud'.
Senator John Thune is under pressure from Donald Trump and the far right to push harder on a voter bill, but he states there are insufficient votes to overcome a filibuster.
The political standoff over DHS deepened as Democrats held firm on ICE reforms, while a frustrated Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., accused them of playing politics.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said President Donald Trump's State of the Union revealed "two Americas," as Democrats refused to stand during key moments of the speech.
During a cabinet meeting, President Trump appeared to threaten Oman, a US ally, with military action, stating he would 'blow up' the country. The comments were made in an apparent confusion regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing discussions with Iran.
Senator John Thune is facing criticism for allegedly prioritizing traditional Senate customs over the passage of the "Save America Act," a bill supported by 95% of Republican voters.
Senators Ted Cruz and John Thune have reportedly left Washington D.C. hours after a Senate vote to end the government shutdown, following Senator Marsha Blackburn's earlier departure before a crucial bill vote.
Elon Musk is furiously pushing for Senator John Thune to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill Republicans plan to leverage in upcoming midterm elections if Democrats do not support the legislation, which aims to verify citizenship for federal elections.
Donald Trump and Senator John Thune are clashing over a voter ID ultimatum, as Senate Republicans remain divided on the path forward for voter ID legislation, which Senate Democrats have vowed to block.
Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote Senate Majority Leader John Thune has made the maximalist hawkish US case on Iran, saying that any authorized strikes should result in nothing less than regime change in Tehran. "In my view, if you’re going to do something there, you better well make it about getting new leadership and regime change," the leading Republican Senator said Thursday. "If you’re going to take some sort of ...
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., again forced vote on DHS funding as negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House are on ice.
President Trump has instructed negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, emphasizing a focus on nuclear weapons prohibition. This stance comes as some Republican senators express rare opposition to the President's approach to the potential agreement.
Senator John Thune is facing backlash from the MAGA movement for his reluctance to prioritize and advance the SAVE America Act in the Senate.
The battle over Trump's SAVE Act has put Senate Minority Leader John Thune in a difficult position, facing the temptation to end the filibuster, a challenge he has dealt with since taking over from Mitch McConnell.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democrats of jeopardizing government agencies and cyber operations during a partial shutdown, citing concerns over Iranian threats.
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Conservative actor and commentator James Woods declared he is 'done' with the Republican Party, citing 'uniparty traitors' like John Thune for their refusal to pass the SAVE Act.
John Thune, the Republican Senate Majority Leader, stated that if Washington takes military action against Iran, the objective should include regime change.