John Thune Aims to Lock In DHS Deal

‘Sense of urgency’ about airport lines as US Senate considers new offer on DHS funding • Rhode Island Current

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders on Thursday were reading through a new Republican offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security that could end the shutdown that began nearly six weeks ago, with a congressional recess set to begin. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said in the afternoon that Demo…

‘Sense of urgency’ about airport lines as US Senate considers new offer on Homeland Security funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders on Thursday were reading through a new Republican offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security that could end the shutdown that began nearly six weeks ago, with a congressional recess set to begin. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said in the afternoon that Demo…

‘Sense of urgency’ about airport lines as US Senate considers new offer on DHS funding

Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders on Thursday were reading through a new Republican offer to fund the Department of Homeland Security that could end the shutdown that began nearly six weeks ago, with a congressional recess set to begin. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said in the afternoon that Demo…

John Thune Aims to Lock In DHS Deal

Politico: “Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he wants to clinch a bipartisan Department of Homeland Security funding agreement Thursday.” Said Thune: “I think the Dems are now in possession of what I think is our last and final offer. So let’s hope this gets it done.” He added: “We’re going to know soon.”