John Thune, Senate and filibuster

John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s expectations.
GOP leader John Thune vows to preserve filibuster as Republicans retake Senate
The Senate gaveled in on Friday and officially came under Republican control, with newly elected Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) being sworn in and vowing to preserve the filibuster, among other
New Majority Leader Thune Kicks off Senate Session With Pledge to Preserve Filibuster
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.
New top US Senate Republican John Thune steps up as Trump returns
U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune faces the test of his career this year as he tries to steer Donald Trump's agenda through a narrowly divided Congress while protecting his own chamber's authority over Cabinet picks and spending.
Mary Anne Krupsak, New York's First Female Lieutenant Governor, Dies at 92
Mary Anne Krupsak, New York's first female lieutenant governor and a trailblazer in state politics, died on December 28, 2024 ...
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The 119th Congress: What to know about House, Senate majorities and what it means for Trump's plans
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected House Speaker on Jan. 3., receiving the bare minimum, 218 votes. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was selected by his Republican colleagues as the Senate’s new majority ...
Harris botches Pledge of Allegiance on Senate’s opening day
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday flubbed while saying the Pledge of Allegiance in the U.S. Senate. Harris was leading ...
NY lawmaker calls for closure of prison where guards brutally assaulted inmate
Syracuse, N.Y. — The chair of the state Senate committee that oversees New York State’s sprawling prison system has called ...
NY Rep. Lawler hints he may run for governor while roasting Hochul, Schumer and more by the fire
Kathy Hochul is the most unpopular governor in the country, and make no mistake, she’s worked her ass off for that title,” GOP New York Rep. Mike Lawler quips in a new video.
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New York State Bill Could Double Annuity Income Tax Exemption for Older Residents
Assemblyman William Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, has introduced a new version of a bill that would phase in an increase in the ...
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Albany Common Councilor Gabriella Romero ascends to New York state Assembly
An Albany Common Councilor is joining the New York State Assembly to represent the 109 th district.
NY has reaped $29B for roads, bridges and more from 2021 law. Here's where it went
New York has so far taken nearly $29 billion through the $1.2 trillion law signed by President Biden in 2021 largely to fund ...
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Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips and urges enforceable code of conduct
The 93-page report released Saturday by the Democratic majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee found additional travel ...
FAA grounds drones over key NY infrastructure. Here's where
Temporary flight restrictions are now in place for several locations across New York amid rising concerns over recent drone ...
New York's John Mannion to be sworn into U.S. Congress Friday
U.S. Representative-Elect John Mannion will be one of 61 new members sworn into the 119th Congress in Washington D.C. on ...