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Thune Blames Democrats for Blocking Defense Bill Floor Vote

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 12:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “lives in fear” of the Democratic Party’s far-left wing.
Thune claimed Democrats blocked the defense authorization bill from reaching the Senate floor.
He said the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is critical to the intelligence community.
Thune outlined Republican Party (GOP) priorities if it retains Congress: military funding, judicial nominations, permitting reform.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “lives in fear” of the Democratic Party’s far-left wing.
Thune claimed Democrats blocked the defense authorization bill from reaching the Senate floor.
He said the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is critical to the intelligence community.
Thune outlined Republican Party (GOP) priorities if it retains Congress: military funding, judicial nominations, permitting reform.