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John Thune
MediaBias News has published 12 stories involving John Thune, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesRepublicans worry $1 billion may not be enough for midterm wins
Republicans are anxious that $1 billion in campaign funds may not be sufficient to prevent losses in the midterm elections. Groups like MAGA Inc. are increasing spending in September, but face higher advertising rates due to late booking.
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Politics · United StatesSenate GOP super PAC spends $5 million in South Carolina
The Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, is spending $5 million in South Carolina. The money is intended to support Republican candidate Darline Graham in her bid for the Senate seat.
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Politics · United StatesTrump defends taxpayer-funded ads promoting country, not candidate
President Trump stated that taxpayer-funded advertisements are promoting the United States, not a political candidate. The White House has spent more than $1 million on these ads, which have drawn criticism from some Republicans and a watchdog group.
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Politics · United StatesPresident Trump personally directed taxpayer‑funded ads ahead of midterms
A source told CNN that President Donald Trump chose the footage for a series of government‑funded television ads promoting his administration. The ads have cost roughly $1.4‑$1.7 million, prompted criticism from Senate leaders John Thune and John Cornyn, and were framed by the White House as public‑service messages.
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Politics · United StatesGAO says Trump cannot withhold $800 million in congressionally approved spending
The Government Accountability Office has stated that President Donald Trump cannot withhold more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress beyond the fiscal year's end. The agency's general counsel wrote that the administration's plan violates the Impoundment Control Act and subverts Congress's power of the purse.
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Politics · United StatesGOP Candidates Urge End to Iran War to Lower Gas Prices
Vulnerable Republican candidates are increasingly calling for an end to the Iran war, citing rising gas prices as a key concern. This marks a shift for some who previously aligned with Donald Trump on the issue.
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Politics · United StatesSenate Majority Leader John Thune open to diesel export ban amid record prices
John Thune announced he is willing to explore a ban on diesel fuel exports, citing record‑high domestic prices and limited supply from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The United States is the world’s top diesel exporter, while Russia has already halted its shipments.
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Politics · United StatesSenate recesses for five weeks, sidelining SAVE America Act
The US Senate has recessed for five weeks, agreeing unanimously to adjourn until September 14. This decision sidelines the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship, which had been a key demand from former President Trump.
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Politics · United StatesSenate Sets September Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate will hold a procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on 15 September, following a cloture motion filed by Majority Leader John Thune. The bill would establish the first federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, but requires 60 votes to advance.
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US Senate votes 90-6 to extend federal funding until 11 December
The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill early on 8 August 2026, funding federal agencies through 11 December. The 90-6 vote included Democratic provisions to block money transfers to the Border Patrol and delay a national ban on intoxicating hemp products. The House must approve the measure before it reaches the President.
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Politics · United StatesTrump says voters are angry at Republicans but not at him ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump said voters are angry at Republicans but not at him, as polls show the party trailing Democrats by 8 points ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump’s super PAC has $400 million but has not yet spent to support GOP candidates, while he has lost 21 court battles over state voter rolls.
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Trump declines to endorse Thune for Senate GOP leader as SAVE America Act vote looms
President Donald Trump refused to endorse John Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader, citing frustration over stalled election integrity legislation. Thune plans a vote on the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and mandate photo ID, as control of the Senate hinges on five states.
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