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Trump opponents hope threat of 'bootlicker' legacy enough to make Senate leader snap
House Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is being warned to push back against President Donald Trump to avoid earning a legacy ...
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Bill to avert government shutdown clears key hurdle with help from Democrats
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Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide ahead of the midnight deadline
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Senate gives final approval to a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate gave final approval Friday to a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl ...
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The Testing of John Thune
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?