While some, like Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sailed through, others, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, saw their ...

President Donald Trump's cabinet continued to take shape with multiple nominees being confirmed, or clearing a pivotal hurdle ...

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.? Here’s the hearings schedule and list of ...

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Justice Department as attorney general, stands for a break ...

Has South Dakota soured on direct democracy? The answer to that question will be partly answered during the 2025 legislative session, as Republican lawmakers continue a recent trend of trying to ...

Mitchell, voted differently on House Bill 1052, which proposes banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines.

"We will miss Tony’s leadership in the House but are excited to work with him in his new role," writes first-term State Rep.

Gov. Larry Rhoden announced state House Representative Tony Venhuizen from Sioux Falls as his Lieutenant Governor pick during ...

Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the state House rep from Sioux Falls as his pick during a news conference on Wednesday morning. Venhuizen previously served as ...

Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in ...

If Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination is confirmed, he will lead a federal agency overseeing US medical research and food ...

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