Who do you turn to for advice? For me, the answer is easy: South Dakotans. The people of our state are my top advisers, and your feedback is invaluable to me when I’m in Washington working for you. During the last few weeks, I’ve had the chance to spend a... Continue Reading
It’s been 25 years since September 11, 2001, but anyone who lived through that day remembers it vividly. We can still recall exactly where we were when we first saw images of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on television and feeling sick to our stomachs at seeing our... Continue Reading
Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota; it affects communities large and small across our state. In just the last few weeks, I’ve sat down with ranchers in Bison, talked about the ag economy with folks at a grain elevator in Lemmon, and joined agriculture forums at the Brown County... Continue Reading
It’s back-to-school time in South Dakota. Hallways and classrooms across our state are abuzz with students, from high school seniors thinking about what comes next to kindergartners just getting started. I’m wishing all of South Dakota’s students and their teachers the best as they start another school year. The importance... Continue Reading
At the start of last year, Republicans had a long to-do list. The American people had made their priorities clear, and we were ready to deliver on them. Republicans were committed to strengthening our economy, securing the border, and making America safer and stronger in the years ahead. And that’s... Continue Reading
I was recently back in Murdo for my high school reunion, which coincided with the town’s 120th birthday. Visiting my hometown always brings back fond memories of growing up in Murdo and the sense of community, belonging, and responsibility that it instilled in me. I’ll always be the son of... Continue Reading
At the start of last year, a New York Times poll offered a warning to Democrats. The headline read, “Many Americans Say the Democratic Party Does Not Share Their Priorities.” Just weeks after Democrats were rejected at the ballot box, the Times poll suggested that one of the reasons for... Continue Reading
Under President Biden, the southern border was a mess. Thousands of illegal immigrants were crossing the border every single day, Border Patrol agents were overwhelmed, and the consequences of this chaos were affecting communities around the country, including in South Dakota. The worst part: It was avoidable. But President Biden... Continue Reading
Agriculture is a way of life. It’s a tough way of life, but it’s the lifeblood of South Dakota. As I’ve talked with farmers and ranchers in our state these last few years, I’ve heard about the challenges they have been facing; higher input costs, lower commodity prices, natural disasters,... Continue Reading
Click here to read. In the tragic and sudden loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham, America has lost one of its greatest patriots. I have lost a dear friend. And the Republican Party has lost a champion. Much will rightfully be written about Lindsey’s strong advocacy on behalf of the United States and... Continue Reading
There’s almost nothing parents won’t do for their kids. From the moment they hand you that little bundle, your whole life becomes about giving them a better life. For many of us, that’s the essence of the American Dream: to give your children a better life than you had. Last... Continue Reading
One year ago, on July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cuts into law. Thanks to this Republican tax relief bill, 97 percent of Americans who filed their taxes this year saw a tax cut. They saw larger tax refunds, smaller tax bills, and collectively saved $82... Continue Reading
