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
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Like the first shot at the Battle of Lexington, the Declaration was heard around the world. It laid out the causes which impelled the colonists’ separation and the principles that would... Continue Reading
Ask a group of people what they think of when they hear “American Dream,” and homeownership is likely to come up. But in that same conversation, you will also likely hear that that part of the American Dream is increasingly out of reach. Many Americans have simply been priced out... Continue Reading
By Sen. John Thune It’s been almost one year since Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts and secured permanent tax relief for hardworking South Dakotans and families across the country. And after one year, it’s clear that Republicans’ landmark tax relief bill is delivering on its promise to put... Continue Reading
The month of June is Great Outdoors Month, and it’s a good thing because just one day, or even a whole week, would hardly be enough to celebrate South Dakota’s natural treasures. From the ponderosa pines to the prairies and the Palisades, there’s so much to see in South Dakota.... Continue Reading
