Dec 19 Watch 8:15 U.S. needs to be a ‘little bit patient’ to see robust economic growth from the GOP tax plan, says Thune By PBS News Hour After a year in the majority marked by several legislative speed bumps and dead ends, Republicans are happy with the final tax bill that's poised to pass, according to Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. Judy Woodruff asks Thune about the long-term… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 7:13 Feud between Trump, GOP members reaches new heights By PBS News Hour The Republican rift in Congress became even more public as Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee engaged in another Twitter battle with President Trump, and Arizona Sen. Jeff Blake announced he will not seek re-election in a speech charged with criticism… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch 8:52 Thune: GOP trying stay focused on agenda despite ‘family feuds’ By PBS News Hour The public rift between President Trump and members of his own party is raising questions about the future of the GOP’s legislative agenda. Judy Woodruff speaks with Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to explore what this feud will… Continue watching
Sep 19 GOP says there’s momentum for their Obamacare repeal bill, but hurdles remain By Alan Fram, Associated Press Senate Republicans have less than two weeks to succeed and face a tough fight to win enough GOP support to reverse the summer's self-inflicted defeat on the party's high-priority issue. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 7:24 Sen. Thune: GOP health bill negotiation process is difficult but necessary By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 27 Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Senate leaders scrambled to rescue their health care bill, in deepening jeopardy as opposition from rebellious Republicans intensified. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:06 Thune: Republicans had no choice but to change Senate rules for Gorsuch By PBS News Hour Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he defends his party’s move to change Republican rules in order to pave the way for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the potential for bipartisan cooperation… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 5:11 Sen. Thune on Wilbur Ross, Trump’s trade policy and entitlements By PBS News Hour On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as his choice to head the Department of Commerce. Hari Sreenivasan asks Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a leading Senate Republican, about how Ross’ business dealings will be evaluated for potential… Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch Congressmen Van Hollen and Thune react to the 2016 State of the Union By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 07 Watch 10:44 Senators explain why Congress should have its say on Iran deal By PBS News Hour Continue watching