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politics3 days ago

Thune Urges Trump to Deploy War Chest in Tight Senate Races

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pressing President Donald Trump to allocate significant campaign funds to competitive states to secure the Republican majority. Thune argues that while Trump focuses on voter turnout, financial resources are critical for winning tight races in places like Minnesota and Texas. The party faces tough decisions on where to spend, having recently paused support in North Carolina to boost efforts in Kansas.

via Politico|
#2026-midterms#campaign-finance#donald-trump
Senate recesses for midterms after final legislative push fails
politics8 days ago

Senate recesses for midterms after final legislative push fails

The U.S. Senate adjourned on September 30, 2026, until November 9, following a final session marked by failed Republican legislative pushes and heightened partisan tension. Democrats blocked key bills on data centers and voting reform, while Republicans cited these failures as evidence of Democratic obstruction. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence in Democratic prospects, citing voter dissatisfaction with President Trump, while Majority Leader John Thune argued the GOP successfully highlighted Democratic inaction. The chamber’s departure leaves critical issues, including funding and defense authorization, unresolved until after the November 3 elections.

via USA Today|
#2026-midterm-elections#chuck-schumer#data-centers
politics8 days ago

Senate recesses amid failed votes on data centers and stock trading

The U.S. Senate is set to recess for midterm campaigns after a contentious final week where Democrats blocked key Republican bills on data center energy costs and congressional stock trading. While Republicans cite a lack of action on affordability, Democrats argue the proposed measures are insufficient or politically motivated. The chamber will return in November to address critical issues like the defense authorization and FISA renewal.

via Politico|
#chuck-schumer#data-centers#john-thune
politics10 days ago

Thune and Barrasso launch final push to hold Senate as GOP faces tight races

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Whip John Barrasso are embarking on extensive campaign tours across key battleground and red states in the final weeks before the November midterms. Thune plans stops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, and Michigan, while Barrasso targets Ohio, Montana, Kansas, and Kentucky. This intensified effort comes as Republicans face unexpectedly competitive races in states previously considered safe, including Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and Kansas. Thune described the outlook as a 'jump ball,' noting that while the party has raised over $500 million, the outcome depends on execution in margin-of-error races. The campaign surge coincides with internal party tensions over affordability messaging and legislative priorities, with some senators criticizing Thune’s cautious approach to cost-of-living issues.

via Politico|
#2026-midterms#battleground-states#campaign-strategy
politics11 days ago

Senate GOP Races to Pass Data Center and Stock Trading Bills Before Midterm Adjournment

Senate Republicans are attempting to pass a final slate of legislation before adjourning for the midterm elections, prioritizing a data center cost bill and a stock trading restriction measure. Majority Leader John Thune hopes these votes will bolster vulnerable incumbents, though Democrats argue the data center bill is insufficient. A long-sought permitting reform vote has been dropped, and internal GOP tensions persist over the priority of a college sports overhaul versus cost-of-living issues.

via Politico|
#data-centers#john-thune#jon-husted
Senate GOP scrambles for cost-of-living wins as midterm polls tighten
politics11 days ago

Senate GOP scrambles for cost-of-living wins as midterm polls tighten

With five weeks until the November midterms, Senate Republicans are rushing to pass legislation to counter polling showing Democrats within striking distance of retaking the chamber. Majority Leader John Thune is prioritizing a bipartisan college sports bill and a House-passed Ratepayer Protection Act aimed at curbing data-center-driven utility cost hikes. The latter is designed to help vulnerable Senator Jon Husted in Ohio, though Democrats argue the measure falls short. Other potential votes include measures to roll back California vehicle emissions standards and curb lawmaker stock trading, while a long-sought permitting vote has been dropped. The push comes amid internal pressure to address affordability concerns and a broader strategic dilemma over whether to legislate or return home to campaign.

via The Washington Post|
#cost-of-living#john-thune#jon-husted
Trump Targets Thune as Midterm Scapegoat in Recess Showdown
politics2 months ago

Trump Targets Thune as Midterm Scapegoat in Recess Showdown

As the 2026 midterms approach, Donald Trump needles Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE Act and urges canceling the August recess to push the bill. Analysts say the move is more political symbolism than a viable path forward, risks undermining incumbents who need to campaign, and highlights intra-party tensions as Trump attempts to shift blame.

via The Dispatch|
#donald-trump#elections#john-thune
politics2 months ago

Thune walks a tightrope as Trump’s summer pressure tests the Senate

Senate GOP leader John Thune says he does not have the votes to scrap the filibuster or pass Trump’s elections bill, while trying to move a government funding package, confirm nominees, and advance sanctions ahead of a five‑week recess. He emphasizes portraying a clear contrast with Democrats and managing intra‑party pressure, including new communications challenges after Lindsey Graham’s death, as Trump pressures for decisive action.

via Politico|
#donald-trump#elections-bill#filibuster
Oval Office Tirade Revealed as Trump Ramps Up Iran War Fury
politics2 months ago

Oval Office Tirade Revealed as Trump Ramps Up Iran War Fury

Insiders say President Donald Trump exploded in the Oval Office over the Iran war, hurling expletives as 13 nights of U.S. airstrikes and Iran’s rejection of a ceasefire intensify tensions, with officials describing him as in "revenge mode" and pressing a harder line that includes renewed strikes and pressure on Senate Republicans like John Thune to move the SAVE Act.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-j-trump#elections#iran-war
politics2 months ago

Trump-Thune clash tests Senate cohesion as SAVE Act stalls

Trump escalated his feud with Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the stalled SAVE America Act, telling Georgia rally-goers to “call John Thune” even as the bill has not secured the votes to pass. White House officials say the president’s patience is running out, but many Senate Republicans defend Thune, arguing the votes aren’t there and urging the White House to win over holdouts rather than blame leadership. The dispute underscores ongoing GOP tensions with Trump and the risk of fracturing support ahead of the midterms, with leadership trying to keep the conference united despite the rift.

via Politico|
#gop#john-thune#politics