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John Thune
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving John Thune, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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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Scott Colom’s Mississippi Senate bid tests Democratic Senate hopes
Scott Colom, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, is running against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in a race that could help determine Senate control. Democrats need four new seats, and Colom’s campaign is drawing attention as a potential wildcard in a state long considered safe for Republicans.
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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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