The End of Open Borders

It’s been clear for a while now that an enduring legacy of the Biden-Harris administration will be the historic immigration crisis at our southern border. The last four years have been the four highest years of illegal immigration ever recorded. This record-breaking illegal immigration crisis didn’t just happen on its... Continue Reading

Support South Dakota’s Small Businesses

Soon after the snow starts in South Dakota, Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season. I love this time of year: gathering around the Thanksgiving feast with my family, throwing the football around outside, and giving thanks to God for our many blessings. Of course, the holiday season also means a... Continue Reading

A New Day in America

It’s a new day in America. On November 5, the American people spoke with a clear voice and returned President Trump to the White House and sent Republican majorities to the House and Senate, giving Republicans a clear mandate to restore America and finally turn the page on the failures... Continue Reading

The Modern Republican Party and Our Mandate

Fox News President-elect Donald Trump’s historic victory was made possible by the broadest coalition of voters the Republican Party has seen in the modern era. On Election Day, our big tent expanded coast to coast and brought in patriotic Americans of all stripes. Many were initially turned away from a... Continue Reading

Every Veteran Has A Story to Tell

Generations of Americans have stood up and answered the call of duty to defend our nation. They and their families have made great sacrifices to keep us safe and to defend the freedoms we hold dear. This month, we celebrate Veterans Day as well as Military Family Appreciation Month. These... Continue Reading

Lifelong Lessons From South Dakota Schools

One of the highlights of my travels across South Dakota is the opportunity to visit schools and meet young people. It’s refreshing to see their engagement with the important issues facing our country and hear about their dreams for their own future and for our country’s future. In just the... Continue Reading

Biden-Harris Agenda Leaves America Worse Off

For the last four years, it’s felt as if the Biden-Harris administration has led us from one crisis to another. Their reckless spending kicked off a historic inflation crisis. Their open-border policies led to an influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border. And their weak foreign policy emboldened our... Continue Reading

Celebrating South Dakota’s Unofficial State Holiday

As the crisp fall temperatures begin to break through, an unmistakable anticipation builds in the air for our state’s unofficial holiday. The days and nights get cooler, the leaves change colors, and South Dakotans start counting down the days to the third Saturday in October: the start of pheasant season.... Continue Reading

Honoring South Dakota’s Local Newspapers

For many South Dakotans, the local paper is more than just a source of news; it’s like a trusted neighbor, always there to keep you informed about what’s happening in our communities. Like many others, I depend on the local paper to stay connected to the issues that matter most.... Continue Reading

Biden-Harris Inflation Crisis Leaves Americans Falling Behind

According to the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, it costs a typical family $13,327 more per year to maintain the same standard of living it had at the beginning of the Biden-Harris administration. That’s a staggering increase for the same goods and services in the span of less than four years,... Continue Reading

America Must Support Israeli Victory

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, murdering 1,200 innocent civilians and taking hundreds of hostages, some of whom remain in the Gaza Strip today, including American citizens. For the last year, Israelis have been targeted by attacks from every direction, and they have brought the fight to... Continue Reading

Broadband Blunders Leave Americans Disconnected

President Biden promised that his infrastructure law would make high-speed internet “available everywhere in America,” and he put Vice President Harris in charge of broadband initiatives to accomplish that goal. Three years later, this administration’s signature broadband program – the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program –... Continue Reading