Discover the new Senate majority leader, Sen. John Thune, and his role in President-elect Donald Trump's policy agenda.

Trump considers recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmations for Cabinet picks, potentially shifting power dynamics.

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Isaac Bruns had 23 points in South Dakota's 92-69 victory over Dakota Wesleyan on Thursday night.

President-elect Donald Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, as he zeroes ...

Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

Thune beat out two other competitors, Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott, by gaining majority support from GOP senators in a ...

Now that South Dakota's 2024 election is in the books, it's time to take a deep breath and step away from politics for a few ...

Dusty Johnson and Kristie Fiegen easily won re-election to Congress and South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, respectively. But also on ballot measures, where progressive priorities such as ...

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.

In staffing his incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump has so far veered from the conventional to the ...

John Thune of South Dakota to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has held the Senate GOP’s top leadership post for 18 years. Johnson did not face any challenge to his leadership, despite some ...

On Nov. 5, voters across the U.S. cast final ballots that will set the direction of the country, state and local municipalities for years to come. Heading into Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris ...