Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced Monday that the Senate will attempt to pass a standalone reauthorization of key federal surveillance powers, breaking from President Trump's demand that the extension be packaged with election integrity legislation.
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is shifting tactics after Democrats repeatedly blocked Republican-led efforts to extend government funding. Thune announced a new strategy: push through standalone funding for the Department of War to ensure military paychecks continue uninterrupted.