Tag: john_thune
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Media Monitor: Trump, Thune Clash Over Voting Bill, Filibuster
Time Magazine reports a growing standoff between President Donald J Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune regarding a restrictive voting bill and the Senate filibuster, with Thune resisting Trump's demands.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressElection Donald J TrumpJohn ThuneSenateVoting RightsFilibusterLegislationTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on congressional ethics, McConnell's health, and Trump's demands
USA TODAY is reporting on a new push for stricter ethics rules in Congress, Sen. Mitch McConnell's ongoing recovery, and President Donald J Trump's call for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act before recess.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegalElectionSocial Issues Congressional EthicsMitch McConnellDonald TrumpJohn ThuneU.S. SenateSAVE America ActCapitol HillUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on White House-Senate tensions, GOP daylight saving split, and Iran war resolution
USA TODAY reports on White House criticism of Senate Republicans over a voting bill, a GOP split on daylight saving time, and differing approaches to the Iran war resolution, highlighting congressional tensions.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressMilitary Donald TrumpJohn ThuneU.S. SenateDaylight Saving TimeIran WarVoting RightsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Senate Republicans Block Immigration Bill Over Disputed DOJ Fund
Senate Republicans halted a $70 billion immigration bill and left Washington, citing deep concerns over a $1.8 billion Justice Department fund they fear could compensate President Trump's allies, including Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressElectionArtificial Intelligence DOJ fundSenate RepublicansImmigration enforcementDonald TrumpTodd BlancheJohn ThuneCapitol insurrectionUSA TODAY On Politics
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Republicans Eye Stripping Trump Ballroom Security Funding from Bill
Republicans are reportedly considering removing security funding for President Trump's planned White House ballroom from an upcoming bill, facing a June 1 deadline and internal party divisions over the move and the role of the Senate parliamentarian.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentCongressElectionLaw Enforcement Donald TrumpSenate RepublicansBallroom securityElizabeth MacDonoughJohn KennedyJohn ThuneUS CongressUSA TODAY On Politics
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Republican Governors Push Congress to Drop AI Moratorium
Led by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a group of Republican governors is calling on Congress to remove a 10-year AI regulatory moratorium from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, arguing it undermines state protections.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceLegal Sarah Huckabee SandersRepublican GovernorsAI regulationJohn ThuneMike JohnsonlegislationArkansas Governor