WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the worsening national security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Thune noted that a border security package must include reforms to the asylum and parole systems in order to reverse some of President Biden’s failed policies that have fueled three ...

“Mr. President, shortly after Laken was killed, Senator Katie Britt, together with Senator Budd, introduced legislation that would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain individuals charged with theft, burglary, or shoplifting.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): ... “Increasing the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and Border Patrol agents, increasing detention space, and providing barriers and technology are just some ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20515 Dear Majority Leader Thune: We write regarding the pressing border security and immigration needs facing our country. As we have shown, Democrats and Republicans can work together on real bipartisan solutions. ... fair immigration enforcement accompanied by the ...

Jan 22, 2025 · From left, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., talk to reporters about the Laken Riley Act, a bill to ...

Jan 20, 2025 · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has estimated it would need to nearly triple the number of detention beds and conduct more than 80 removal flights per week to implement the requirements, according to the memo.

Dec 10, 2024 · Incoming Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is actively seeking ways to make next year's border and defense package deficit-neutral, if not deficit-negative. Why it matters: Despite pushback from House Republicans, Thune is full steam ahead on his two-part reconciliation plan for next year, sources tell Axios.

Jan 5, 2025 · Border security, immigration enforcement and tax reform are among President-elect Donald Trump’s key priorities. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks with reporters as he enters his office...

Dec 3, 2024 · John Thune, Republicans' incoming Senate leader, laid out plan to pass budget reconciliation packages next year in two parts: first for border security and defense, then for tax cuts.

Dec 6, 2024 · John Thune (R-SD), the incoming Senate Majority Leader, is reportedly planning to move forward within the first 30 days of the Trump administration on a budget reconciliation package that would focus on the border, along with defense and energy spending.