Thune Introduces Legislation to Bring Transparency to Fertilizer Prices for Producers

Introduced bipartisan bill requiring USDA to publish weekly fertilizer price data.

“South Dakota’s producers have been facing some pretty fierce economic headwinds over the past few years”

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Thune Joins The Ben Shapiro Show, Martha MacCallum, The Hugh Hewitt Show

Defended SAVE America Act as commonsense voting eligibility requirement.

“The SAVE America Act is a package of just commonsense policies that should get an automatic ‘yes,’ literally from every member of the Senate. And the core of it … is a requirement for Americans to demonstrate that they’re eligible to vote and that they are who they say they are when they go to do so.”

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Thune: American Elections Are for American Citizens

Argued for proof of citizenship voting requirement, citing public support.

“Why shouldn’t we make sure everyone who casts a ballot in this country is actually eligible to vote?”

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Thune on the SAVE America Act

Spoke at press conference supporting the SAVE America Act's voter ID and citizenship requirements.

“And I’m looking forward to a vigorous, long, and spirited conversation on the floor of the United States Senate about these important issues.”

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Thune Joins Bret Baier on Fox News

Discussed SAVE America Act on Fox News, emphasizing citizenship and ID requirements for voting.

“So I think that’s a fairly simple position, and one that Democrats ought to eventually get on board with.”

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Thune: Democrats Put Political Games Above Public Safety, National Security

Criticized Democrats for blocking DHS funding bill and obstructing immigration enforcement reforms.

“Republicans are at the table and ready to work whenever Democrats are done playing.”

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Thune: The SAVE America Act Protects Our Elections and Our Youth

Delivered Senate floor remarks supporting SAVE America Act as protecting election integrity and youth.

“It’s unfortunate that common sense is not very common anymore in the Democrat Party.”

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Thune to Bring SAVE America Act to the Senate Floor

Announced plan to bring SAVE America Act to Senate floor requiring voter ID and citizenship proof.

“And I look forward to saying much more about the SAVE America Act in the very near future.”

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Thune: Democrats Set Dangerous Precedent with Their Shutdown Politics

Criticized Democrats for using DHS shutdown for political gain ahead of elections.

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Thune: Democrats are Standing in the Way of a Solution They Say They Want

Criticized Democrats for blocking DHS funding solution, citing impacts on TSA, cybersecurity and border security operations.

“And honestly, ladies and gentlemen, I don’t know how you can sustain that position or defend that position in light of everything that’s going on in the world and the dangerous situation the United States finds itself in.”

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Thune: Senate Bill Paves the Way to More Affordable Housing

Thune delivered Senate floor remarks supporting legislation to increase housing affordability.

“And we’re going to continue to do everything we can to ease the burdens facing Americans and to make life better for the American people.”

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Thune: Democrats Hit New Low on Their DHS Shutdown

Criticized Democrats for blocking Department of Homeland Security funding bill, now 25 days into shutdown.

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Thune: Three Weeks and Counting on Democrats’ DHS Shutdown

Criticized Democrats for prolonging DHS shutdown with unserious proposals.

“I guess we’ll find out soon enough, Mr. President, but I hope that posture changes and they reengage in keeping important agencies of our government, that fulfill important safety and security responsibilities, funded – and those employees at work.”

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Thune: Democrats Put Politics Ahead of Key DHS Priorities and Agency Employees

Criticized Democrats for blocking DHS funding bill, leaving TSA agents and other employees without full pay.

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Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News

Criticized Democrats for shutting down DHS agencies and opposed War Powers Resolution vote.

“The Democrats are … playing with fire here, and they need to come to their senses and come to the conclusion that we need to get beyond this and put people back to work, open up these agencies, and let them continue with the mission that they’re tasked with.”

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Thune: Republicans Prioritize Putting More Money in Americans’ Pockets

Criticized Democrats for creating affordability crisis while claiming to prioritize lowering costs.

“We’ll continue to work to put more money in Americans’ pockets and to make life more affordable for American families.”

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Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News

Defended Trump administration's military actions in Iran as justified national security policy.

“The president’s very focused on the issue of affordability, as are we, and we’re actually doing something about it – unlike the Democrats, who just ran up more government spending and … continued to pile up 40-year historic inflation when they had the majorities.”

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Thune: Democrats’ DHS Funding Block Jeopardizes Americans’ Safety

Criticized Democrats for blocking DHS funding and jeopardizing national security.

“I hope that my Democrat colleagues will finally decide to come to the table and bring their second shutdown in under six months to a close.”

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Thune: Democrats Shut Down Very Agency Responsible for Defending and Protecting the Homeland

Spoke at press conference highlighting 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with Republican leadership.

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Thune: Senate Bill to Unlock Affordable Housing for Working Families

Delivered Senate floor remarks supporting legislation to unlock affordable housing for working families.

“A 2025 report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard reported, and I quote, ‘the US median existing single-family home price hit a new high of $412,500 in 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors.”

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Thune on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran

Delivered Senate floor remarks supporting U.S. airstrikes against Iran over national security concerns.

“My thoughts and prayers today are with their families and loved ones, and with their fellow servicemembers.”

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Thune Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran

Commended Trump for taking action against Iran's nuclear and terror threats after diplomatic efforts failed.

“I thank Secretary Rubio for providing updates on these issues throughout the week, and I look forward to administration officials briefing all senators about these military operations. I commend the bravery of the servicemembers carrying out these operations and pray for the safety of those in harm’s way.”

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Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Is Delivering for South Dakotans

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts law for delivering tax relief to Americans.

“And just recently, I got this message from a retiree in South Dakota who wrote, and I quote again: ‘Just did my income taxes.”

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Thune: Senate Will Prioritize Creating New Opportunities for Americans to Get Ahead

Praised President Trump's State of the Union address and Republican legislative accomplishments.

“Whoever the president is – Democrat or Republican – you ought to have people who want to do what’s in the best interest of the American people, and I hope there’s still some Democrats around who want to do that.”

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Thune on President Trump’s Resolute State of the Union Address

Praised Trump's State of the Union address and Republican achievements on inflation and border.

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