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Thune maps DHS funding path as TSA pay fix unfolds
politics15 days ago

Thune maps DHS funding path as TSA pay fix unfolds

Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Republicans to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security through traditional appropriations for the rest of the year, aiming to resolve ICE and Border Patrol funding later via reconciliation. Trump’s unilateral push to order immediate TSA pay to end the shutdown faced Democratic resistance without reforms. The path forward remains uncertain, with a potential reconciliation route offering a simpler, high‑risk option to fund DHS in a narrowly divided Congress.

via Axios|
#appropriations#dhs-funding#government-shutdown
politics1 month ago

GOP Signals Shift Away From Trump's Election Bill as Focus Shifts to Other Priorities

Senate Republicans plan to bring the SAVE America Act to the floor next week but acknowledge there aren’t enough votes to overcome Democratic opposition, signaling a push to move on to other GOP priorities like housing, infrastructure, and a potential budget-reconciliation package. House Republicans at their Florida retreat similarly declined to commit to passing the elections overhaul again, instead outlining a slate of cross‑cutting items and appetite for limited, bipartisan action. The discussions come as immigration issues and related policy changes, plus investigations and fiscal planning, remain on the broader agenda.

via Politico|
#house-republicans#politics#save-america-act
Thune Warns Paxton Nomination Could Cost GOP Texas Senate Seat
politics1 month ago

Thune Warns Paxton Nomination Could Cost GOP Texas Senate Seat

Senate Minority Leader John Thune warned that Democrats could flip Texas’ Senate seat if Ken Paxton is the GOP nominee, as Cornyn fights a primary against Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Paxton’s impeachment history fuels GOP anxiety, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico vie for the nomination; polls show Paxton ahead but without a majority, potentially triggering a May runoff. Republicans have already poured money into Cornyn’s bid, highlighting how the race could affect the 53–47 Senate split.

via Mediaite|
#cornyn#democrats#paxton
Thune Resists Nationalizing U.S. Elections, Emphasizing State Control
politics2 months ago

Thune Resists Nationalizing U.S. Elections, Emphasizing State Control

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he’s not in favor of federalizing elections, arguing that elections are run by the states under the Constitution and that a decentralized system is harder to hack. Trump urged nationalizing voting, drawing pushback from Thune, the White House, and Democrats who warn such a move could undermine democracy, while supporters highlight proposals like the SAFE Act to create uniform voter-ID standards and other election safeguards.

via NBC News|
#elections#federalism#politics