John Thune.
American politician (born 1961)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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John Thune traveled around the state of South Dakota on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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House bills are being sent to the Senate, with Mike Johnson serving as Speaker and the Freedom Caucus active.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Leavitt criticizes Thune over the SAVE America Act, while a budget resolution focuses on the Iran war.Some support2 reports
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Joe Biden signed a commission law into effect, alongside updates on Congressional leadership roles.Some support1 report
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Ed Markey criticized Donald Trump's policies and linked John Thune to Republican control.Some support1 report
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Due to Mitch McConnell's absence, the Senate is experiencing operational impacts, including legislative standstill, committee leadership challenges, and calls for systemic fixes.Well supported6 reports11 developments inside
Earlier this month
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John Thune is keeping the Senate in session to advance legislative priorities.Some support1 report
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John Thune advised Donald Trump on the status and strategy regarding filibuster votes.Well supported3 reports
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Trump's campaign ads aired during a football game, highlighting PAC spending and alignment with John Thune.Some support23 reports
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John Thune pressed Donald Trump regarding campaign funding.Some support2 reports
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Local politicians in Minnesota held events amid rising costs for residents due to the ongoing war in Iran.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump pressures Senate Republicans, including John Thune and Bill Pulte, regarding legislative action.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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President Trump is expected to speak at a convention in Dallas.Well supported24 reports2 developments inside
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US-Israeli strikes trigger a war, leading to the US allowing oil sales as a means to end the conflict.Well supported13 reports
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Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, leading to discussions about confirmation chances and potential criminal contempt charges.Well supported43 reports6 developments inside
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Donald Trump chose Blanche as attorney general, while John Thune noted the Senate's deference to the President.Well supported192 reports4 developments inside
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Lee and conservatives are pressuring John Thune to force a filibuster, following Murkowski's vote against Graham's amendment in Alaska.Well supported3 reports
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Trump relies on Bill Pulte as temporary intelligence leader while John Thune pushes the White House for the passage of a FISA bill.Well supported8 reports
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Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence while simultaneously asking Congress for a short-term extension of FISA.Well supported90 reports2 developments inside
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Donald Trump's victory over John Cornyn resulted in political friction between Trump and Senator John Thune.Well supported5 reports
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John Thune and John Barrasso endorsed Ken Paxton, who ultimately defeated James Talarico in the GOP runoff election.Well supported187 reports2 developments inside
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John Thune prioritized the spending bill while Democrats opposed White House funding requests, requiring House approval for Senate measures.Some support39 reports1 development inside
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Energy affordability legislation is leading the push and moving between the Senate and the House for passage.Some support3 reports
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John Thune and Sean Hannity discussed the administration's claims, contrasting GOP claims with media scrutiny.Some support1 report
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President Trump interacts with Congress regarding legislation, while Senator signals hesitancy on key bills.Well supported4 reports6 developments inside
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Iranian attacks in Hormuz force gas price rebound, while Trump's policy leads to US entanglement with Iran, and Thune's actions impact GOP success.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Senator Thune advanced the Clarity Act in the Senate, supporting President Trump's policy goals.Some support1 report
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Iowa is a key swing state in the Senate race, while the ongoing war with Iran contributes to high gas prices.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Congressional leadership and political maneuvering unfold as Mike Johnson lobbies Donald Trump and Trump's speech disrupts strategy.Well supported12 reports5 developments inside
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Trump's plan to freeze federal worker pay targets Johnson, drawing bipartisan opposition from Thune, Schumer, Jeffries, and Van Hollen.Some support1 report
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Senators discuss and outline plans for permitting reform and raise concerns about related legislation.Some support1 report
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Alaska and Florida face unique challenges regarding error rate eligibility and disagreements over Farm Bill cost sharing.Some support1 report
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Thune opposed legislation affecting Trump's goals, demonstrating a shift in their working relationship.Well supported81 reports
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Senators Thune and Rounds advanced their respective bills through a committee in South Dakota.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Tax cuts passed in South Dakota resulted in $82 billion in savings for filers.Some support1 report
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John Thune plans to bring legislation in September.Well supported9 reports
One to three months ago
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a founding partner of the World Food Programme (WFP). Current events include the strain on global food security due to the war in Iran, and Qu Dongyu recommending Luke Lindberg for a WFP role.Well supported4 reports
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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination, while Tillis shifted from previously holding up the process to allowing it to move forward.Some support2 reports
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Multiple political appointments and meetings involving Trump, Grogan, and Brunson, including commissioner nominations by Thune and Jeffries.Some support1 report
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Amy Klobuchar and John Thune are collaborating on legislation concerning AI risks, while Donald Trump maintains his focus on preserving US leadership over China in the field.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Senate leaders are debating a bipartisan continuing resolution bill that includes Trump's spending requests.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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John Boozman, leading the Agriculture Committee, challenged renewable volume obligations and supported E15 mandate calls during farm bill discussions.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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President Trump supported the committee's work on September 16, 2026.Some support3 reports
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John Thune is leading the renewed push for the CLARITY Act in the Senate, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.Well supported7 reports
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Legislative action, including a Clarity Act cloture vote, has brought ethics concerns regarding crypto income and attention from the FED.Well supported3 reports
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John Thune supported AI guardrails while Donald Trump dismissed AI warnings as a conspiracy.Some support2 reports
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McConnell advanced Matthew Byrne's nomination to judge while serving in the Senate, and consulted with John Thune about his recovery.Some support1 report
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Mitch McConnell passed the leadership suite to John Thune and simultaneously held up appointments of Donald Trump's nominees.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Senators Cynthia Lummis, John Boozman, John Thune, and Scott released revised drafts and assessed the votes needed to advance a key bill.Some support2 reports
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Congress considers and extends sanctions against Iran and Russia, with key Senate figures involved.Some support2 reports
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Senators Klobuchar and Thune co-sponsored new federal AI safety legislation allowing regulators to demand safety testing from companies like Anthropic.Well supported5 reports
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John Thune held a fundraiser for Ken Paxton, who is running for Senate in Texas.Some support2 reports
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John Thune discussed budget philosophy with a think tank fellow in Dallas.Some support1 report
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John Thune attended the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, where voters criticized him for blocking Trump's priorities.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump relies on John Thune's leadership to push his legislative agenda.Well supported11 reports6 developments inside
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Base challenges John Thune's leadership role, while President Trump praises him during a convention keynote address.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump challenged Senate rules and pressed senators, including John Thune, regarding his various bills.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Senate leaders, including Chuck Schumer and John Thune, outlined concerns with legislation through letters and policy discussions.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Candidates remain in a Senate race after Julian Beaudion dropped out, following a 2022 unsuccessful run by Brian Bengs against John Thune.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Senator Thune advanced the Clarity Act in the Senate, supporting President Trump's policy goals.Well supported24 reports1 development inside
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What's reaching John Thune
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News at the entities that move John Thune most-
Congress StructuralBJP accuses Congress of threatening anarchy following political war sparked by Albanian unrest.Moves John Thune
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves John Thune
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Karoline Leavitt OperationalTrump endorsed Karoline Leavitt, who joined Fox News, while Kimberly Guilfoyle served as U.S. ambassador to Greece.Moves John Thune
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John Cornyn OperationalMcCarthy breaks with Trump over policy, while Cornyn joins Republicans denouncing Trump's Russia concessions.Moves John Thune
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Larry Rhoden OperationalGovernor Larry Rhoden breaks ground on a new hospital facility.Moves John Thune
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Mike Lee OperationalDonald Trump and Elissa Slotkin face political attacks and investigation calls, while Mike Lee opposes Trump's agenda.Moves John Thune
Connections
The 40 strongest of 228, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
House Operational
Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, actively coordinates with and influences the legislative agenda and budget proposals of the House.
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senate Structural
John Thune serves as the Senate Majority Leader, actively directing legislative strategy and procedural votes within the Senate.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is defined by intense political interaction, characterized by mutual influence, coordination, and frequent conflict over legislative agendas.
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Mitch McConnell Operational
The two senators maintain ongoing, high-level consultation regarding national security, legislative priorities, and leadership succession following McConnell's retirement.
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Congress Structural
John Thune holds the formal position of Senate Majority Leader, granting him institutional influence within Congress.
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Republicans Structural
John Thune holds a formal leadership position within the Republican party structure.
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South Dakota Structural
John Thune serves as the elected Senator representing South Dakota's political and economic interests in the U.S. Senate.
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MAGA Inc. Operational
MAGA Inc. operates as a spending group aligned with John Thune, actively competing in Texas political races.
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Karoline Leavitt Operational
Leavitt and Thune engage in active political conflict, with Leavitt frequently criticizing Thune and Thune utilizing Leavitt as a spokesperson.
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John Cornyn Operational
Thune and Cornyn maintain a complex relationship involving both active political competition and mutual support within the GOP establishment.
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Larry Rhoden Operational
The two entities are actively competing against each other for the nomination of governor.
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Mike Lee Operational
The two senators engage in active political conflict, procedural challenges, and mutual opposition regarding legislative bills and leadership.
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Henry McMaster Operational
The two political figures are actively collaborating on high-stakes political processes, including appointments, leadership succession, and Senate vacancies.
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Amy Klobuchar Operational
The two senators actively collaborate on drafting AI safety legislation while also engaging in policy disagreements on other bills.
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Chuck Schumer Operational
Schumer and Thune maintain a dynamic political relationship characterized by legislative negotiation, strategic opposition, and shared leadership roles in the Senate.
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Andy Beshear Operational
Beshear consistently pressures Thune to investigate Senator McConnell's health and capacity to serve.
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Ken Paxton Operational
John Thune provides active political support, endorsements, and campaign resources to Ken Paxton.
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Lindsey Graham Operational
The relationship is defined by professional political collaboration, mutual support, and personal friendship within the Senate.
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Senate Structural
John Thune holds the formal role of Senate Majority Leader, leveraging his institutional position to drive legislative agendas and bills through the Senate.
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Elon Musk Transactional
Elon Musk provides financial donations and funding to political entities aligned with John Thune.
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John Fetterman Operational
The two senators are actively engaged in political coordination, including legislative efforts and attempts to influence Fetterman's party alignment.
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Bill Pulte Operational
John Thune has actively criticized Bill Pulte regarding his professional qualifications and appointments.
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Brian Bengs Transactional
Brian Bengs and John Thune were political rivals during the 2022 Senate election cycle.
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Todd Blanche Operational
John Thune has actively commented on, hoped for, and facilitated Todd Blanche's nomination and confirmation process.
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Jay Clayton Structural
John Thune actively supports and influences the political confirmation and nomination process for Jay Clayton.
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Dan Sullivan Structural
John Thune controls Dan Sullivan's recess schedule, establishing a structural dependency.
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Kevin Hern Transactional
A endorses B for the Senate seat.
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Republican Party Structural
John Thune serves as a member and leader within the Republican Party structure.
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Anna Paulina Luna Operational
The politicians engage in active political coordination, conflict, and mutual monitoring regarding legislative outcomes.
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Corey Lewandowski Operational
Corey Lewandowski is actively challenging John Thune in a potential primary election race.
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Lee Operational
Lee utilizes conservative political blocs and targeted pressure campaigns to influence John Thune's legislative positions.
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house of representatives Operational
The House of Representatives and John Thune actively interact through shared legislative agendas, procedural votes, and political advocacy.
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Mike Rounds Operational
The senators actively coordinate politically by supporting legislation, pushing funding, and collaborating on key bills.
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CBS News Shared context
Thune utilized CBS News as a platform to broadcast information regarding his legislative activities.
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Deb Fischer Operational
As fellow lawmakers, the two individuals actively collaborate by introducing joint legislation.
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Bitcoin Operational
The relationship involves the political influence of John Thune on the legislative process concerning Bitcoin bills, which impacts market outcomes.
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House of Representatives Structural
The individual operates as a member within the legislative body.
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Blanche Operational
John Thune actively supports Blanche through the confirmation hearing process and defers to shared colleagues.
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Scott Presler Transactional
John Thune made a decisive, unilateral action regarding Scott Presler's access to a political dinner.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee Structural
A functions as a member whose actions influence the committee, which in turn influences A's political standing.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- John Thune traveled around the state of South Dakota on October 19, 2026.
- Joe Biden signed a commission law into effect, alongside updates on Congressional leadership roles.
- Ed Markey criticized Donald Trump's policies and linked John Thune to Republican control.
- John Thune is keeping the Senate in session to advance legislative priorities.
- Trump's campaign ads aired during a football game, highlighting PAC spending and alignment with John Thune.
- John Thune pressed Donald Trump regarding campaign funding.
- Local politicians in Minnesota held events amid rising costs for residents due to the ongoing war in Iran.
September 2026
22 events- Energy affordability legislation is leading the push and moving between the Senate and the House for passage.
- John Thune and Sean Hannity discussed the administration's claims, contrasting GOP claims with media scrutiny.
- Senator Thune advanced the Clarity Act in the Senate, supporting President Trump's policy goals.
- Iowa is a key swing state in the Senate race, while the ongoing war with Iran contributes to high gas prices.
- Trump's plan to freeze federal worker pay targets Johnson, drawing bipartisan opposition from Thune, Schumer, Jeffries, and Van Hollen.
- Senators discuss and outline plans for permitting reform and raise concerns about related legislation.
- Alaska and Florida face unique challenges regarding error rate eligibility and disagreements over Farm Bill cost sharing.
- Tax cuts passed in South Dakota resulted in $82 billion in savings for filers.
- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a founding partner of the World Food Programme (WFP). Current events include the strain on global food security due to the war in Iran, and Qu Dongyu recommending Luke Lindberg for a WFP role.
- Multiple political appointments and meetings involving Trump, Grogan, and Brunson, including commissioner nominations by Thune and Jeffries.
- Amy Klobuchar and John Thune are collaborating on legislation concerning AI risks, while Donald Trump maintains his focus on preserving US leadership over China in the field.
- President Trump supported the committee's work on September 16, 2026.
- Legislative action, including a Clarity Act cloture vote, has brought ethics concerns regarding crypto income and attention from the FED.
- John Thune supported AI guardrails while Donald Trump dismissed AI warnings as a conspiracy.
- McConnell advanced Matthew Byrne's nomination to judge while serving in the Senate, and consulted with John Thune about his recovery.
- Senators Cynthia Lummis, John Boozman, John Thune, and Scott released revised drafts and assessed the votes needed to advance a key bill.
- Congress considers and extends sanctions against Iran and Russia, with key Senate figures involved.
- Senators Klobuchar and Thune co-sponsored new federal AI safety legislation allowing regulators to demand safety testing from companies like Anthropic.
- John Thune held a fundraiser for Ken Paxton, who is running for Senate in Texas.
- John Thune discussed budget philosophy with a think tank fellow in Dallas.
- John Thune attended the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, where voters criticized him for blocking Trump's priorities.
- Base challenges John Thune's leadership role, while President Trump praises him during a convention keynote address.
August 2026
8 events- John Thune prioritized the spending bill while Democrats opposed White House funding requests, requiring House approval for Senate measures.
- Thune opposed legislation affecting Trump's goals, demonstrating a shift in their working relationship.
- John Thune plans to bring legislation in September.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche's nomination, while Tillis shifted from previously holding up the process to allowing it to move forward.
- Senate leaders are debating a bipartisan continuing resolution bill that includes Trump's spending requests.
- John Thune is leading the renewed push for the CLARITY Act in the Senate, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.
- Candidates remain in a Senate race after Julian Beaudion dropped out, following a 2022 unsuccessful run by Brian Bengs against John Thune.
- Senator Thune advanced the Clarity Act in the Senate, supporting President Trump's policy goals.
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July 2026
8 events- House bills are being sent to the Senate, with Mike Johnson serving as Speaker and the Freedom Caucus active.
- Leavitt criticizes Thune over the SAVE America Act, while a budget resolution focuses on the Iran war.
- Due to Mitch McConnell's absence, the Senate is experiencing operational impacts, including legislative standstill, committee leadership challenges, and calls for systemic fixes.
- John Thune advised Donald Trump on the status and strategy regarding filibuster votes.
- Iranian attacks in Hormuz force gas price rebound, while Trump's policy leads to US entanglement with Iran, and Thune's actions impact GOP success.
- Congressional leadership and political maneuvering unfold as Mike Johnson lobbies Donald Trump and Trump's speech disrupts strategy.
- Mitch McConnell passed the leadership suite to John Thune and simultaneously held up appointments of Donald Trump's nominees.
- Donald Trump relies on John Thune's leadership to push his legislative agenda.
June 2026
15 events- Donald Trump pressures Senate Republicans, including John Thune and Bill Pulte, regarding legislative action.
- President Trump is expected to speak at a convention in Dallas.
- US-Israeli strikes trigger a war, leading to the US allowing oil sales as a means to end the conflict.
- Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to lead the Justice Department, leading to discussions about confirmation chances and potential criminal contempt charges.
- Donald Trump chose Blanche as attorney general, while John Thune noted the Senate's deference to the President.
- Lee and conservatives are pressuring John Thune to force a filibuster, following Murkowski's vote against Graham's amendment in Alaska.
- Trump relies on Bill Pulte as temporary intelligence leader while John Thune pushes the White House for the passage of a FISA bill.
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence while simultaneously asking Congress for a short-term extension of FISA.
- Donald Trump's victory over John Cornyn resulted in political friction between Trump and Senator John Thune.
- John Thune and John Barrasso endorsed Ken Paxton, who ultimately defeated James Talarico in the GOP runoff election.
- President Trump interacts with Congress regarding legislation, while Senator signals hesitancy on key bills.
- Senators Thune and Rounds advanced their respective bills through a committee in South Dakota.
- John Boozman, leading the Agriculture Committee, challenged renewable volume obligations and supported E15 mandate calls during farm bill discussions.
- Donald Trump challenged Senate rules and pressed senators, including John Thune, regarding his various bills.
- Senate leaders, including Chuck Schumer and John Thune, outlined concerns with legislation through letters and policy discussions.