John Thune
Senate Weekend Session: Lawmakers Struggle to Break Deadlock as Shutdown Looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a weekend session, the Senate still shows little progress in resolving the ongoing government shutdown, which ... Read more
Senate Democrats Halt GOP Push for Immediate Federal Employee Pay: What This Means for Workers
Senate Democrats recently blocked a Republican bill aimed at paying federal employees during the government shutdown. The vote on the ... Read more
Republicans Honor Dick Cheney as Trump Reacts to Food Aid Demands: What You Need to Know
Recently, the Trump administration announced it will partly fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November. This decision follows ... Read more
Trump Declares He ‘Won’t Be Extorted’ by Democrats: Standoff Intensifies as Government Shutdown Continues
Government Shutdown: A Deep Dive into Current Events The government shutdown is now more than a month old, and it’s ... Read more
Food Aid in Jeopardy: How the Federal Shutdown Crisis Could Impact Your Meals
In Washington, the current government shutdown is causing significant issues for many Americans. Programs like food assistance and health insurance ... Read more
Unlocking the Filibuster: Why Trump Aims to Eliminate It Amid the Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by the ongoing government shutdown and a lack of cooperation from Democrats, President Trump is again ... Read more
Unraveling the Shutdown: How Lawmakers Are Battling the Ripple Effects and Seeking Solutions
Government Shutdown: A National Concern The government shutdown is affecting many Americans, from the Alaskan hunters stockpiling food for winter ... Read more
USDA Declares Contingency Fund Off-Limits for Food Stamp Support – What This Means for You
Recently, the Agriculture Department announced it cannot use a special reserve fund to pay food stamp benefits during the ongoing ... Read more
Senate Democrats Propose Alternative Plan for Federal Shutdown Pay as GOP Bill Approaches Vote
A Republican bill aimed at ensuring federal employees receive pay during a government shutdown is set for a potential Senate ... Read more
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin Calls for Bipartisan Dialogue Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
The current government shutdown is one of the longest in U.S. history, leaving many people concerned about the consequences. As ... Read more
