The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a ...

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready to ...

Less than 48 hours before federal agencies run out of money, Senate Democrats have decided to risk a government shutdown in a ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Congress is just hours away from a potential government shutdown. The Senate has until midnight to pass a spending bill that funds federal agencies through September. Thursday ...

NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats ...

Senate Democrats are attempting to balance rejecting the GOP-back stopgap measure with preventing the government from shutting down.

Congress is operating under a temporary funding measure until March 14, while Senate negotiations continue over a Republican proposal to extend it through September.

John Thune Takes Victory Lap Of GOP’s ‘Accomplishments’ Since Trump Took Office During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, ...