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 ...

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.

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

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

Republican Senate leadership took aim at the Democrat senator from New York for leading the government to the brink of a funding crisis.