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Inside John Thune's next move to reopen government

Exclusive: Inside John Thune's next move to reopen the government

Majority Leader John Thune wants to move on a package of full-year funding bills for multiple agencies as a shutdown stalemate drags on. Why it matters: He will need at least seven Democrats to vote "yes" Thursday in order to have a chance of getting it done.

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John Thune Offers Schumer Vote Deal to End Government Shutdown

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John Thune’s shutdown strategy: Wait for the Democrats to fold

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Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats wanted an equal say in crafting spending bills before the shutdown and are about to get a chance to do so, but they’re unlikely to support Republicans' latest effort to jump-start the...

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Senate again fails to advance funding bill as shutdown enters Day 17

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Military spending bill blocked in US Senate as shutdown grinds on

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House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats

Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., that’s because the ball is solidly in the Democrats’ court.

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Government shutdown live updates as Senate holds 10th vote to fund government

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Senate GOP leaders switch tactics as govt funding bill fails for 9th time

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'Where Does This End?': John Thune Throws A Tantrum, Pouts Over Democrats' Refusal To Greenlight Trump's Needless Destruction Of Healthcare

During his remarks from the Senate floor today, Senator John Thune pouted over Democrats' refusal to support Trump's senseless destruction of healthcare in America. Thune asked, "Where does this end?"

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Government shutdown looms as Thune urges Democrats to 'dial back' health care demands

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a government shutdown is still “avoidable” despite sharp divisions ahead of Wednesday's funding deadline. “I’m a big believer that there’s ...

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How John Thune sees the shutdown ending

Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a news conference to address the shutdown, at the Capitol, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Senate Majority Leader John Thune laid out a path to end the government ...