John Thune

Senator John Thune said the war with Iran has overtaken all other issues in the minds of voters, remark that it has 'trumped everything else' as public attention focuses on the conflict. His comments come as lawmakers and candidates weigh how the war is reshaping political priorities and campaign debates across the country.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is mapping out the chamber's final run of votes before the midterm elections, Politico reports. The scheduling choices he makes in the coming weeks will determine which priorities reach the floor and which are left until after voters go to the polls, with control of Congress at stake.