Trump, GOP

Thune welcomes Trump to drive the GOP agenda in Congress: ‘We need him engaged’
EXCLUSIVE — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is forging a close working relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, one that the new GOP leader sees as critical for the success of a Republican-controlled Washington.
Trump comments deepen GOP disagreement over how to pass his agenda
President-elect Trump’s public back-and-forth over whether Republicans should pass his agenda in one or two massive packages is deepening the disagreements among lawmakers over how to tackle the ambitious undertaking.
Republicans Have No Clue How They’re Going to Pass Trump’s Agenda
Republican leaders in Congress are having a tough time figuring out how to pass Donald Trump’s agenda. Since Trump’s election, congressional Republicans have been divided over how to proceed: Write one giant,
GOP scrambles to overcome Trump agenda paralysis before inauguration
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has been in touch with Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) almost daily.
Republicans still stuck on how to carry out Trump's agenda
Republicans are already behind their 2017 pace when it comes to preparing for party-line legislation that can dodge a filibuster. “We still need a plan,” said Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, the top tax writer in his chamber,
Trump to meet with Senate Republicans on passing his agenda
Fox News' Brooke Singman provides details on President-elect Trump's priorities ahead of Inauguration Day.

Trump, John Thune

John Thune gives unsettling replies about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
Thune, the new Senate majority leader, has been portrayed as a potential roadblock in Trump’s attempts to confirm his Cabinet ...
Trump could be setting himself up for a ‘powerful’ early failure
Trump wants to go big with his first legislative priority, but major pitfalls await — if he even recognizes them.
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Unlike McConnell, John Thune Will Be Trump’s Willing Accomplice
Despite all the drama over warring House Republicans, Trump’s radical legislative agenda will mostly be shaped by Thune’s ...
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's ...
Analysis: Trump backs ‘one big, beautiful bill,' but perils await
In today’s edition … Sen. Warren tells Trump DOD pick to prepare for difficult questions about his controversial past … ...
Thune says whole panels could see background checks on Trump nominees
Although Cabinet nominees' background checks are usually only shared with committee leaders, John Thune said he is open to ...
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U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana pushes a 'powerful' bill for Donald Trump's agenda
Johnson, a Republican from north Louisiana, is pushing a single bill using a parliamentary maneuver called “budget ...