The Senate took a major step toward ending the government shutdown. How did John Thune and Mike Rounds vote?

South Dakota's senators voted for a deal that appears poised to reopen the federal government after the longest shutdown in U ...
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Senate Republicans choose John Thune as their new leader, replacing McConnell

Senate Republicans selected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to be their leader in the next Congress, three sources with knowledge of the vote said, replacing longtime leader Mitch McConnell, who is ...
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USS Pierre joins Navy, sponsored by Thune’s daughter

The USS Pierre officially joined the United States Navy this morning in Panama City, Florida. Senate Majority Leader John ...

Poll: What South Dakotans think about their political leaders

While South Dakota's political leaders have high approval ratings, there are signs that their popularity could be waning.

A day in South Dakota history

America is getting ready to celebrate its 250th birthday, and each day leading up we're featuring a piece of South Dakota history. Today takes us back to 2004.
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John Thune’s shutdown strategy: Wait for the Democrats to fold

In the nine months since John Thune became Senate majority leader, the South Dakota Republican has held his party together again and again on tough votes to move President Donald Trump’s agenda ...
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GOP Sen. John Thune Roasted For Refusing To Celebrate Columbus Day

Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota was mocked Monday by X users for not celebrating Columbus Day. Thune posted a tribute to “Native American Day” on X in an attempt to acknowledge their ...