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Thune Promises 'Explosive' Oversight of Trump's Executive Powers

9/25/2025

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans will oversee Trump's use of executive power.
He expects 'explosive' hearings with Cabinet officials, echoing exchanges with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Thune tied oversight to accountability, citing hearings and Trump's actions, including threats to revoke broadcast licenses, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
He backed Bondi's prosecutorial decisions and supported an independent Federal Reserve.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans will oversee Trump's use of executive power.
He expects 'explosive' hearings with Cabinet officials, echoing exchanges with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Thune tied oversight to accountability, citing hearings and Trump's actions, including threats to revoke broadcast licenses, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
He backed Bondi's prosecutorial decisions and supported an independent Federal Reserve.