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Trump’s SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans have struggled to move the ball on President Donald Trump’s voter ID and citizenship verification bill,...

John Thune goes ‘all in’ for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart

Politics3 weeks ago

John Thune goes ‘all in’ for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart

Trump’s endorsement power highlighted after Texas GOP primary runoff Fox News contributors Kaylee McGhee White and Meghan Hays analyze President Donald Trump’s significant endorsement power after...

Trump adversary running for Senate borrows his filibuster playbook

Politics2 months ago

Trump adversary running for Senate borrows his filibuster playbook

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of President Donald Trump’s top Democratic foes running for the Senate is taking a page from his...

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

Politics3 months ago

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans blocked an attempt by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to only pay Transportation Security Administration...

Republican majority at risk? A look at the 6 GOP Senate seats most in jeopardy in midterm elections

Northeast4 months ago

Republican majority at risk? A look at the 6 GOP Senate seats most in jeopardy in midterm elections

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate Republican campaign chair has a stark warning for his party as the GOP defends its 53-47...

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

World6 months ago

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says he wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month...

Larry Rhoden officially becomes Governor of South Dakota

South Dakota1 year ago

Larry Rhoden officially becomes Governor of South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Saturday, Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem’s resignation as Governor immediately following the US Senate’s vote to confirm Noem as...

Defense bill passed by US Senate includes 2 million for Ellsworth construction • South Dakota Searchlight

South Dakota1 year ago

Defense bill passed by US Senate includes $282 million for Ellsworth construction • South Dakota Searchlight

The National Defense Authorization Act passed Wednesday by the U.S. Senate includes $282 million for construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City. The construction...

Trio of South Dakota politicians set to have bigger roles on cybersecurity

South Dakota2 years ago

Trio of South Dakota politicians set to have bigger roles on cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is set to get a decidedly South Dakotan bent in 2025. Three Republican South Dakota politicians are in line to take on more prominent roles...

Congress may have to ‘put the brakes on’ some uses of presidential power, Thune says • South Dakota Searchlight

South Dakota2 years ago

Congress may have to ‘put the brakes on’ some uses of presidential power, Thune says • South Dakota Searchlight

BRANDON — Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, signaled Tuesday he’s willing to push back against potential attempts by President-elect Donald Trump to...