WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks during a news conference following a weekly policy luncheon with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol on July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Republican leadership spoke on a range of topics, including U.S. President Donald Trump's use of ICE for traffic stops, the ongoing war with Iran, and took questions about Senator Mitch McConnell's health. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)