Jan 21, 2025 · The announcement from Scalise comes after weeks of debate over how to carry out Trump’s legislative wish list, with several senators — including Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) — pushing ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Trump urged Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to be ready to roll on recess appointments if Democrats gum up confirmations, Politico reports. Trump told Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that California wildfire aid could be good leverage to get the big debt limit hike he's been pushing.

Jan 21, 2025 · In a sign of the ongoing clash, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the one-bill strategy was settled, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune left the door open to his chamber’s...

Jan 21, 2025 · But House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who joined a larger meeting of Republican leaders with Trump in the Cabinet Room, revealed that they agreed to move forward on one measure. “We are moving forward with one bill,” Scalise said. Pressed whether Thune agreed to the one-bill strategy, Scalise answered, “Yeah.”

Apr 15, 2013 · Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) today re-introduced the Buffett Rule Act that would make it easier for individuals who believe they are under-taxed to voluntarily send extra money to the U.S. Treasury for the purposes of paying down the national debt.

Updated 12/05/24 Sources: Offices of House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Senate Majority Leader John Thune Chris Hale/CQ Roll Call House only in session

Nov 14, 2024 · On Wednesday, John Thune (R-S.D.) won the race for Senate majority leader, and Mike Johnson (R-La.) took an important step to reprise his role as House speaker. But big questions remain for...

Nov 13, 2024 · Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise was reelected as House Republican leader and Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer secured the votes needed to continue as the whip. Both ran unopposed.

Dec 9, 2024 · Senate Republicans under incoming leader John Thune, seen in the Capitol last month, are planning as much as $85 billion for border security as part of an initial bill for budget reconciliation.

Apr 18, 2023 · Why it matters: Lawmakers who signed on to the brief that was filed to the court include some within Republican leadership, such as Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).