US EditionJohn Thune Charts New Path in Senate: ‘The Time Has Come to Begin Executing’ Trump’s Mandate
- However, experts and other lawmakers say that returning to regular order could be difficult and costly, and that Republicans may have to wait until after Trump's agenda becomes law.
- Thune is prioritizing the confirmation of President Trump's nominees, securing the border, and lowering prices. He also plans to use the budget reconciliation process to make policy changes without the 60-vote threshold for most legislation.
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John Thune Charts New Path in Senate: ‘The Time Has Come to Begin Executing’ Trump’s Mandate
Senate Republicans are ready to begin delivering on President-elect Donald Trump’s historic mandate, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said Wednesday in outlining the Senate’s path ahead. Thune is just beginning his tenure as Republican leader, but he’s already charting a path far different than his predecessor, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who often sparred with and belittled Trump while Leader. “The American people gave President Trump …
Thune weighs Trump agenda challenge: Going big without overpromising
EXCLUSIVE — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has two challenges on his mind as he prepares to usher President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda through the Senate. Thune wants to push the envelope on what gets past the Senate parliamentarian, who weighs whether legislation is subject to the filibuster. THUNE WELCOMES TRUMP TO DRIVE GOP AGENDA... The post Thune weighs Trump agenda challenge: Going big without overpromising appeared first on Dai…
In first speech as US Senate majority leader, Thune pledges to protect filibuster | The Highland County Press
Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate Friday under the new leadership of South Dakota’s John Thune, who promised to keep intact the body’s legislative filibuster — the 60-vote threshold for major legislation that some Democrats had targeted for elimination.
POLITICS: John Thune Charts New Path in Senate: ‘The Time Has Come to Begin Executing’ Trump’s Mandate – USSA News – U-S-NEWS.COM
Senate Republicans are ready to begin delivering on President-elect Donald Trump’s historic mandate, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said Wednesday in outlining the Senate’s path ahead. Thune is just beginning his tenure as Republican leader, but he’s already charting a path far different than his predecessor, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who often sparred with and belittled Trump while Leader. “The American people gave President Trump …
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