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Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee

John Kennedy Says John Thune Is 'Too Cautious,' Predicts Chuck Schumer Will Shut Down the Government

Feb 24, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, before President Donald J. Trump delivers the

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) accused Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) of moving too cautiously in talks with Democrats to prevent a September government shutdown, predicting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) cannot deliver a deal.

Kennedy Questions Thune’s Bipartisan Shutdown Strategy

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