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South Dakota’s Great Outdoors

because just one day, or even a whole week, would hardly be enough to celebrate South Dakota

Police Officers: A Noble Calling

their community in this way. During National Police Week, we salute these brave men and women. Police officers

Small Business, Big Impact

During the first week of May, we celebrate Small Business Week. This time of year, the impact that

Cultivating Opportunity in the Trades

During National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate the people who work in the trades and on factory floors

What Did Democrats Gain From Their Shutdown?

employees have had to work without pay for weeks, and travelers have had to endure long wait times … more than a month. For weeks, Senate Democrats said they wanted reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Honoring South Dakota’s Agricultural Heritage

farm or ranch is easy. This week, during National Agriculture Week, we celebrate these hardworking Americans who produce

It was a big week in Congress

Air Travel Improvements You’ll Be Thankful For

million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this week. While most of them are packing up their cars

Important Work Ahead

Democrats’ shutdown dragged on for six weeks, it caused pain that was felt across the country. Nutrition benefits … Federal workers didn’t receive a paycheck for weeks. Many turned to food banks to feed their families

When Will Democrats Say Enough Is Enough?

government shutdown in American history. More than six weeks ago, Democrats chose to shut down the government rather … getting better for Democrats. Over the last six weeks, the American people have faced growing uncertainty and chaos

Democrats’ Shutdown Has Real Consequences

limited resources. But over the last several weeks, my office has worked with the Trump administration to find

Why Won’t Democrats Take “Yes” for an Answer?

Three weeks into a government shutdown, Democrats are dug in. Their price for reopening the government … demands. While hardworking Americans have suffered through this weeks-long shutdown, Democrats seem to be basking

Democrats’ Shutdown Drags On

government shutdown has entered its second week. In that time, Democrats have had numerous opportunities

Democrats’ Shutdown Holds America Back

extension that keeps the government open for seven weeks so we can continue work on the regular appropriations … keep the government open for four short weeks. It’s not a credible proposal

Senate Democrats, Let’s Avoid This Shutdown

funding bill designed to last mere weeks. Major decisions should not be made in haste. And they certainly … extends existing funding levels for a few more weeks to allow us to continue to build

A Nominations Rules Change Is Coming

larger groups. When the Senate convenes this week, I will begin the necessary procedural steps to reform … this Senate Republican majority will take steps this week to make it happen. John Thune is the Senate

Good News for Farmers and Ranchers

provision I authored to reduce the number of weeks of drought necessary to trigger payments from the Livestock … Forage Disaster Program from eight to four weeks. And it makes critical investments in disease prevention and preparedness

Worth Fighting For

words, “Give me liberty, or give me death.” Weeks later, at Lexington and Concord, the first Americans answered

A Generational Opportunity for Strength, Prosperity

will be on the United States Senate this week as we endeavor to pass the shared Republican agenda

The Senate Will Overturn California’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

constrain Congress’s Article I authority. This week, I will bring this question to the floor and vote

To Protect and Serve

toward danger, and confront evil. During Police Week, we have a chance to express our gratitude for their … honor his heroism and sacrifice in its Police Week resolution this year. Both of these stories illustrate

Small Business Is A Big Deal

first week of May is National Small Business Week, an opportunity to celebrate the entrepreneurs, small business owners … proud to celebrate them this Small Business Week

First 100 Days of GOP Senate Majority Has Accomplished Much, and Here’s What is Coming Next

foot on the gas. We’ve spent 13 weeks in session, including the longest continuous period of session … team at a brisk pace. As of this week, the Senate has confirmed more than 50 Trump nominees

Helping Law Enforcement Combat the Fentanyl Crisis

flow of drugs. In just a few short weeks, President Trump has made significant progress on this front

We’re Just Getting Started

Congress to report on his first few weeks in office and lay out his vision for the next … four years. In just a few weeks, President Trump has already accomplished an incredible amount, and this