Senator John Thune criticizes Democrats for a recent DHS funding shutdown, highlighting its negative impact on federal agencies.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Thune addresses DHS shutdown: U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 11 days, stating it harmed critical agencies and personnel. Thune noted the shutdown's impact on security training and emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation to resolve funding issues.
Calls for compromise: Thune expressed frustration over the stalled negotiations and suggested that Democrats were not truly interested in a solution. He highlighted the need for ongoing discussions about border security and immigration enforcement, asserting that law enforcement must be adequately supported.
Consequences for American workers: The senator pointed out that many workers, including those in FEMA and TSA, faced financial uncertainty due to the shutdown. He urged for an end to the political stalemate, claiming that it negatively affected public safety and national security efforts.
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John Thune Fundraising
John Thune recently disclosed $222.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 446th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 51.8% came from individual donors.
Thune disclosed $310.6K of spending. This was the 223rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thune disclosed $17.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 5th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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John Thune Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Thune is worth $750.6K, as of February 25th, 2026. This is the 358th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Thune has approximately $171.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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John Thune Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Thune:
- S.3725: Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
- S.3723: Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
- S.3543: Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025
- S.2608: CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025
- S.2426: Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
- S.1509: Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025
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2028 South Dakota US Senate Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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