United States — United States Department of Defense & John Thune
11 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 08, 2026
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United States — United States Department of Defense: Would be renamed to Department of War; receives record funding; faces cash shortage according to Hegseth.
John Thune: Senate Majority Leader; noncommittal on House package, focused on avoiding shutdown.
Jul 15, 2026 · 85 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The NDAA blockade delays authorization of Pentagon programs and spending, including modernization efforts under Secretary Pete Hegseth.
John Thune: As Senate Majority Leader, he urged support for the NDAA and switched his vote to allow future reconsideration.
Jul 14, 2026 · 25 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Department of Defense would be replenished under the broader GOP budget package mentioned as an alternative plan.
John Thune: As Senate Majority Leader, Thune balanced Trump's demands with political reality, ultimately steering the Senate to adjourn without the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. He coordinated the alternative plan with Trump.
Aug 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD is the beneficiary of the defense policy bill and budget resolution funding; delays could impact procurement and operations.
John Thune: As Senate Majority Leader, Thune highlighted the difficulty of passing the budget resolution in the Senate.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
John Thune: Thune, as Senate Majority Leader, escorted Trump to a meeting with Senate Republicans.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>>'s inspector general launched a joint review of the US war with Iran>>>.
John Thune: John Thune>>>, the Senate Majority Leader, stated the goal is to pass the base bill for immigration enforcement funding.
Jun 03, 2026 · 118 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: Deputy secretaries for the United States — United States Department of Defense were among the confirmed nominees.
John Thune: John Thune, a Republican Senator, led the effort to change the United States rules to accelerate the confirmation of Donald Trump's nominees.
Sep 18, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: Graham supported additional defense funding; his death may complicate passage.
John Thune: Spoke at Capitol Rotunda service.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: Mentioned in context of NDAA; no direct impact.
John Thune: Senate Majority Leader; spoke with McConnell and manages the narrow majority during his absence.
Jul 07, 2026 · 158 articles
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