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John Randolph Thune (/ θuːn / THOON; born January 7, 1961) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Dakota, a seat he has held since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Thune has served since 2025 as Senate majority leader and Senate Republican leader.
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In 2022, John became the second South Dakotan in history to be elected to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate. For the 119th Congress, John serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; and the Finance Committee.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-rift-grows-thune-hits-brakes-trumps-election-bill-avert-shutdown
6 days ago · Sen. John Thune prioritizes a continuing resolution over the SAVE Act, sparking GOP tensions as Sen. John Kennedy warns against negotiating with Democrats.
https://time.com/article/2026/07/29/trump-thune-senate-republicans-save-america-act/
22 hours ago · A standoff over the restrictive voting bill Trump is pushing has left nerves raw at the Capitol, with even the typically staid Thune showing signs of frustration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/us/politics/trump-thune-senate-election-bill.html
Jul 23, 2026 · Trump-Thune Rift Intensifies Over Stalled Election Bill A White House spokeswoman said President Trump’s patience was running thin. The top Senate Republican said she should try finding the votes.
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Currently serving as Senate Majority Leader, John also sits on the Agriculture, Commerce, and Finance Committees. He previously served as Senate Republican Whip and held multiple leadership positions within the Republican Conference.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5992759-thune-trump-save-america-act-recess/
2 days ago · Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday reacted coolly to President Trump’s demand for the chamber to cancel its five-week August recess to debate the SAVE America Act, telling ...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/john-thune-leads-senate-backlash-215226955.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
2 days ago · Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other senior Republicans are pushing back after Donald Trump demanded Monday that they cancel the chamber's month-long August recess and stay in town to pass ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/23/trump-senate-john-thune-patience-save-act/91024259007/
Jul 23, 2026 · White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about President Donald Trump's frustration as the GOP Senate leader struggles to pass the SAVE Act.
