John Thune

Senators point blame, solutions to air traffic delays

2013-04-23 13:02:00

WASHINGTON -- As delayed flights jammed up air travel, Senate Republicans on Tuesday blamed the White House for furloughing air traffic controllers, as Democrats offered a new proposal to replace the sequester cuts that have begun to affect ordinary...

Obama courts GOP senators, Part II

2013-04-11 13:28:00

WASHINGTON – President Obama is proving to be a popular dinner host. Republican senators who dined Wednesday at the White House, the second time Obama has extended an invitation to his sometime adversaries, offered mostly positive reviews,...

Romney, pondering future, plans session with Christie and Ryan

2013-03-22 16:39:00

As he explores his new roles within the Republican party and the business world after last year’s presidential campaign, Mitt Romney plans this summer to bring together “experts and enthusiasts” in both spheres for a gathering in Park...

The challenging math of passing immigration reform

2013-01-28 10:54:00

WASHINGTON – Senators from both parties are expressing enthusiasm for pushing a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s immigration system. But while immigration politics appears to have changed in the wake of sweeping Republican rejection...

Reid, McConnell clash on 'fiscal cliff,' filibuster rules

2012-11-27 14:34:00

WASHINGTON -- With “fiscal cliff” negotiations appearing to be at a standstill, and President Obama taking his argument on the road, the two highest-ranking members of the Senate butted heads Tuesday, laying the blame on the opposite side of...

Reid: No 'Plan B' on 'fiscal cliff,' even as a last-ditch effort

2012-12-18 13:03:00

Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (R-Nev.) reacted harshly Tuesday to House Speaker John A. Boehner’s “Plan B” contingency measure to preserve tax cuts for a majority of Americans, but the proposal gained matter-of-fact acceptance by...

Weekend Talk Shows: Gavin Newsom; Dianne Feinstein; Gary Sinise

2012-05-11 16:37:50

Senate hearing on digital platforms hears calls for new laws

2012-04-24 16:33:25

Election 2002: State-by-State Results

2002-11-06 00:00:00

Here are the results of elections around the nation Tuesday. Not all returns were available at press time. ALABAMA Governor: Democratic Gov. Donald Siegelman won reelection over Republican Rep. Bob Riley. Senate: Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions held...

Pritzker makes strong showing in Senate confirmation hearing

2013-05-23 11:25:00

WASHINGTON -- The prospects seemed strong Thursday for Penny Pritzker becoming Commerce secretary after a two-hour confirmation hearing, as she drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the top Republican on the Senate...

Penny Pritzker sails through nomination hearing for Commerce secretary

2013-05-24 00:00:00

— There are many reasons why Chicago billionaire Penny Pritzker seems bound for the top job at the Commerce Department, after dodging potential conflict during a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. Pritzker, 54, a Democratic mega-donor who...

Anthony Foxx coasts through hearing to take wheel at Transportation Department

2013-05-22 16:20:05

WASHINGTON Anthony Foxx avoided the controversy of other Capitol Hill hearings Wednesday, receiving a mostly warm reception from senators who considered his nomination to become transportation secretary. Foxx probably will get easy confirmation by the...

U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, second from the left, laughs after joking that the campaign stop by he and U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, right, was free and required no ticket to get in Saturday Nov. 2, 2002 in Aberdeen, S.D.

2013-02-15 12:42:00

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, right, gestures as he speaks with reporters Tuesday on Capitol Hill, following a GOP strategy luncheon. From left are, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and McConnell.

2012-11-27 00:00:00

U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, met with Aberdeen resident Andre Bieber during his recent trip to the National Youth Leadership Council in Washington, D.C., on June 14.

2012-07-07 21:56:00