Agriculture is a challenging way of life, but the last few years have been some of the most challenging in recent memory. Higher input costs, higher interest rates, disease, and natural disasters have all made it more difficult. I promised that Senate Republicans would make farmers and ranchers a priority,... Continue Reading
Strong families make America stronger. That’s why Republicans put families first in crafting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. We set out to make a law that supports parents and families and creates a brighter future for the next generation. I’m proud to say we’ve delivered a number of pro-family... Continue Reading
In July 1925, retired Army major and commissioner of the collegiate Western Conference John Griffith came to the South Dakota American Legion convention in Milbank with a message. He urged the Legionnaires – many of them veterans of World War I – to take up a new mission: to shape... Continue Reading
On the Fourth of July, President Trump signed historic legislation into law that delivers on Republicans’ promises to the American people. One of Republicans’ promises was to make America safer and stronger. This legislation makes generational investments in our border security and in our national defense to make that promise... Continue Reading
Last year, President Trump and Republicans promised the American people that we would turn the page on the failures of the last four years. We promised to make America more prosperous and to make it stronger and more secure. We got right to work on executing our agenda this year,... Continue Reading
On the Fourth of July, Americans across the country will gather with family, friends, and their communities to celebrate our nation’s independence. After the parades and barbecues have ended, when I’m looking out at the wide South Dakota sky before the fireworks begin, it’s impossible not to be grateful to... Continue Reading
Fox News All eyes will be on the United States Senate this week as we endeavor to pass the shared Republican agenda of American strength, security, and prosperity. With the Republican reconciliation bill, we have the opportunity to deliver. It is one that doesn’t come around often, and our country... Continue Reading
Republicans are moving closer to finishing work on a bill that fulfills our promise to make America stronger and more prosperous. My biggest priority in that bill is making sure South Dakota families, farmers and ranchers, and small businesses are all stronger and more prosperous. And I’m proud to report... Continue Reading
Since taking office in January, President Trump has swiftly changed the status quo at the southern border. Border towns that were overwhelmed with illegal immigrants during the Biden era are now quiet as illegal crossings have dropped significantly. Border Patrol agents are no longer processing thousands of illegal immigrants per... Continue Reading
Since President Trump and Republicans took control of Washington in January, we’ve been hard at work delivering on our promises to the American people. In the Senate, we’re working hard to get all of President Trump’s team in place, pass important legislation, and rein in burdensome regulations and wasteful spending.... Continue Reading
I recently had the opportunity to travel all over South Dakota: to Clark and Redfield, Beresford and Dakota Dunes, and to Wall and Philip. I appreciate the chance to travel the state far and wide to get feedback on my work in Washington, and it’s always nice to see some... Continue Reading
I recently had the privilege of welcoming a group of South Dakota veterans to Washington during an Honor Flight visit. These are always special for me. They’re an opportunity to simply say “thank you” to those who served. No matter how many times I do it, Honor Flights always inspire... Continue Reading
