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.

“Trump likes John Thune and while they’ve had these disagreements ... Thune has so far stayed on Trump’s good side by, in part, running an exacting schedule on the Senate floor, forcing ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, reacting Friday afternoon to a heated joint press conference between President Donald ...

“Trump likes John Thune and while they’ve had these disagreements ... Thune has so far stayed on Trump’s good side by, in part, running an exacting schedule on the Senate floor, forcing the body to ...