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John Thune is urging lawmakers to focus on long-term funding, a move that would preclude another potential shutdown by dispelling Congress’ recent habit of extending short-term measures.

A record-setting 42-day U.S. government shutdown is on a path to end as soon as Nov. 12 after the Senate passed a temporary funding measure backed by a group of eight centrist Democrats.

“We have to do this as quickly as possible," said House Speaker Mike Johnson. He's kept the House out of session since mid-September, when it passed a bill to continue federal funding.

A group of eight Democrats broke with the rest of their party — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — to vote with Republicans to advance a bill to reopen the government.

Bills meant to expand access to truck parking as well as enhance the safety of the nation’s pipeline system await consideration in the transportation policy and funding panels.

Senior senators continue to negotiate terms of fiscal 2026 funding legislation on the heels of a House-passed short-term measure that would keep agencies operating through mid-November.

Senate Republicans are developing a strategy to formally push back on certain Biden-era emissions waivers granted to the state of California.

Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs would languish in Congress.

Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.

Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.