Schumer dishes on 2025 and his advice for Thune
Jan 1, 2025 · In just two days, Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will begin his tenure as Senate majority leader with a GOP trifecta, a prime opportunity for Republicans to enact President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) also had a trifecta when he became majority leader in 2021.
The Hill’s Changemakers: John Thune, future Senate majority leader
Dec 17, 2024 · Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will take over as Senate majority leader in January, ending Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) four-year reign in the majority — and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (Ky.) 18-year...
Thune plunges into weekend standoff over Trump confirmations
Jan 24, 2025 · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is making good on his threat to keep the Senate working after hours, vowing to go straight through the weekend if Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) doesn't cut a deal to speed things up. Why it matters: Pete Hegseth for Defense is expected to get a final confirmation vote around 9pm ET on Friday, if Democrats take up the full 30 hours of debate ...
Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks
Jan 4, 2025 · Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is pressing Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) for an all-senators briefing on recent dangerous events in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
January 5 – Sen. John Thune, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen.
Jan 5, 2025 · Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after Trump opened the door for change. Sen. Adam Schiff...
U.S. Senate Dem leader urges Thune to conduct traditional …
Dec 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to incoming Republican Leader John Thune on Monday urging him to move nominees through the traditional confirmation process, including committee hearings and floor votes.
Ahead Of Major Events In DC, Leader Schumer Urges Leader Thune …
Jan 4, 2025 · In a new letter, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he’s ready to work together with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to convene an all Senators briefing on the recent events in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
Senate goes to war over judges - Axios
Nov 20, 2024 · A fight over judges is serving as incoming Senate GOP leader John Thune's (R-S.D.) first showdown against Democratic leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Why it matters: Schumer is racing to jam through dozens of President Biden's judicial confirmations before the end of the year to break Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) record during the first Trump ...
How Thune and Schumer will navigate the new Senate
Nov 26, 2024 · Incoming Senate GOP Leader John Thune’s relationship with Donald Trump has garnered plenty of post-election focus in Washington. But there’s another senior lawmaker that will be critical to Thune’s...
Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Congratulating Senator Thune …
Nov 13, 2024 · Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor congratulating Senator John Thune (R-SD) on being elected as the new Republican Leader of the Senate, and stressed the importance of …