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June 26, 2025

America must protect our national security – that must be the first priority. But beyond our borders, America needs a strong, prepared, and focused military to keep us secure at home and protect our allies from the threat of invasion from communist, dictatorial regimes like China and Russia.


June 25, 2025

The United States relies on global trade and strong supply chains to meet domestic demand and boost American production, but one nation China has manipulated America’s economy to its advantage, undermining American businesses, consumers, and national security.


December 17, 2024

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - According to the DEA, one gram of fentanyl, equivalent to the size of a sugar packet, can kill up to 500 people.

Issues:China

December 13, 2024

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On Wednesday, the House approved a $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act in a 281 to 140 vote after months of turmoil.

Issues:China

December 12, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In 2025, South Dakotans may hold more power in Washington DC than at any time in recent memory.

Issues:Congress

November 28, 2024

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Turkey Day has come and gone, and while many of you may have enjoyed a nice meal with loved ones, the next thing on many people’s minds is the gift-giving holiday of Christmas.


November 21, 2024

Washington, D.C.  (MITCHELLNOW) – The House Natural Resources Committee passed the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).


October 28, 2024

About 250 students from seven local school districts learned about civics from and asked questions of U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson on Thursday, Oct. 3.


October 1, 2024

U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD), two of the co-chairs for the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan bill that would extend the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent.

Issues:Agriculture

September 17, 2024

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act aimed at prohibiting the Department of Transportation from using LiDAR technology. LiDAR, also known as Light Detection and Ranging, uses remote sensors to capture detailed three-dimensional maps of nearby environments.

Issues:China