John Thune

As President Jimmy Carter lies in state at the US capitol, Republican US Senator John Thune is highlighting the Democrat’s life of service.

After serving 20 years in the United States Senate, South Dakota Republican John Thune is the chamber leader.

South Dakota Sen. John Thune says Senate Republicans have an aggressive schedule to confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and to enact their agenda.

As Republicans look to have full control of Congress and the White House next year, South Dakota US Senator John Thune said they will move forward on a Republican agenda. However, Thune said the Senate has a different role than President Donald Trump's White House.

South Dakota US Senator John Thune has been elected the majority leader of the Senate. Leading his national caucus, Thune now joins other South Dakota politicians to have held some of the most powerful roles in DC.

Republicans are reclaiming majority control of the United States Senate.

As Ellsworth Airforce base is tasked with housing the new B-21 bomber, a select committee of legislators asked what they need from the state. The B-21 Raider will have both conventional and nuclear capabilities.

Longtime state politician Tim Johnson died Tuesday at the age of 77, according to a family spokesperson. Johnson, a Democrat, served nearly a decade in the South Dakota State Legislature before winning a seat in the U.S. House in 1987.

With elections right around the corner, there are big implications for Congressional leadership dependent on a few swing state elections.

South Dakota leaders are voicing support for Israel in the wake of an Iranian missile strike.