Senator John Thune discussed federal spending cuts and bipartisan challenges on Fox News with Bret Baier.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) discussed the ongoing rescissions package during an appearance on Fox News with Bret Baier. Thune highlighted the significance of the $9 billion proposal, noting it accounts for only one-tenth of 1 percent of federal spending and aims to recover funds lost to waste, fraud, and abuse.
He expressed concerns about the national debt, stating, "We're $36 trillion in debt, and we just don't have any options anymore," and emphasized the need for careful budget scrutiny. On the potential support for the bill, he predicted difficulty gaining Democratic backing, citing their resistance to federal spending cuts outside of defense.
Thune also remarked on the political landscape, claiming that the shifting positions of the Democratic Party present an opportunity for Republicans to connect with a broader voter base. He expressed hope for some bipartisan collaboration on upcoming appropriation bills, albeit indicating challenges with the current administration and its nominees being blocked by Democrats.
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John Thune Net Worth
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John Thune Bill Proposals
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- S.1509: Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025
- S.1443: Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025
- S.1230: SAFETY Act of 2025
- S.1209: American Prairie Conservation Act
- S.904: Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025
- S.866: Accelerating Broadband Permits Act
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John Thune Fundraising
John Thune recently disclosed $441.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 160th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 63.1% came from individual donors.
Thune disclosed $372.8K of spending. This was the 104th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thune disclosed $16.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 3rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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