Government and Politics

Total 209 Posts

Noem's Cabinet role could be 'untenable:' Former Homeland Security chief

“I suspect there will be many days when she wishes she were back in South Dakota," said Jeh Johnson, who served as Homeland Security secretary under Barack Obama.

Presidential pause in relocations

How the 2024 election impacts business and family moves. “This is about the stupidest year I’ve seen."

South Dakota's Thune voted Senate majority leader

The 63-year-old Murdo native won the job in a secret ballot among GOP senators Wednesday in Washington.

Rhoden could be 'steady hand' if Noem joins Trump Cabinet

The transition could be the first time a South Dakota governor hands over the reins of power during a legislative session.

Poll sheds light on South Dakota's 2026 election outlook

Voter opinions on Noem, Thune, Johnson, Rounds and Jackley and their possible next steps.

Western SD voters share their perspectives

Donald Trump 'too extreme' to one voter, but he's seen as the answer to inflation for others.

Key takeaways: Trump sets tone for South Dakota Republican rout

Tuesday's election was full of good news for the GOP, soul-searching for everyone else and questions about slow tally. "It's not acceptable that Minnehaha County takes longer to count votes than the entire state of Florida."
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