Senate Democrats struggle with funding dilemma as shutdown deadline looms
Senate Democrats are staring down a major dilemma as they agonize over how to handle the GOP’s stopgap spending bill in the ...
Thune touts Washington Examiner report on Senate floor for Democratic filibusters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) cited Washington Examiner reporting in his criticism Monday from the chamber floor ...
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Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said ... bill to avert a government shutdown. Thune told reporters he has yet to speak directly with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y ...
Does John Thune Have a Red Line When It Comes to Trump?
The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?
Senate Democrats play hardball, won’t advance House stopgap
Democrats have been torn over whether to vote for a House bill they dislike or trigger the shutdown, which some dislike even ...
House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate
The House has passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September.
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Thune touts Washington Examiner report on Senate floor for Democratic filibusters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) cited Washington Examiner reporting in his criticism Monday from the chamber floor of Democrats rekindling their love for the filibuster now that they’re ...