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Filter Editorials Filter Editorials Close press filter Jul 24 Securing the Border for Good 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 Jul 17 Working for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers 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 Jul 14 Fox News: Lindsey Graham was the GOP’s glue, binding us together with courage and grace 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 Jul 10 More Opportunities for the Next Generation 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 Jul 02 Less for the IRS, More for You 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 Jun 26 Freedom Rings for 250 Years 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 Jun 19 Home, Sweet Home 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 Jun 12 Working Families Get a Tax Cut 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 Jun 05 Republicans Keep America Safe If you ask most Americans whether they support secure borders and deporting criminal illegal immigrants, the answer is almost always an emphatic “Yes.” But from Washington Democrats, the answer is much different. For months now, Democrats have blocked funding for border security and immigration law enforcement and staked out a... Continue Reading May 29 South Dakota’s Great Outdoors 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 May 22 The Best of America The month of May is dedicated to those who have served and continue to serve our country at home and around the world. Military Spouse Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day, when we remember all those who have laid down their lives in service to our country, all fall... Continue Reading May 15 Funding Law Enforcement Isn’t Optional We need law enforcement officers to patrol our borders, to prevent criminals and illegal drugs from entering our country, and to take dangerous illegal aliens off of our streets. This may seem obvious, but unfortunately, my Democrat colleagues think funding law enforcement is optional – and right now they’re opting... Continue Reading Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 … Page 89