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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.
Many of the topics that held up the bill included what Representative Dusty Johnson says are “social agendas” such as DEI, Critical Race Theory and gender transitions for minors. Johnson says this defense package put an end to some of those policies but noted the bill’s proposed funding will do a lot for Ellsworth Air Force Base in preparation for the B-21 bombers.
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A federal court recently ruled that Congress does have the authority to force a sale of TikTok from its current owner, ByteDance. A bill that was signed into law this year would do exactly that, or else TikTok would no longer be allowed to operate in America. TikTok is Chinese malware that is installed on more than 100 million American devices, giving China access to users’ passwords, internet history, voice, fingerprint, and facial data, and more.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In 2025, South Dakotans may hold more power in Washington DC than at any time in recent memory.
Senator John Thune will become majority leader in the U.S. Senate and Governor Kristi Noem has been tapped to head up the massive Department of Homeland Security. In the U.S. House, Representative Dusty Johnson has been gaining influence as the leader of a group of Republican lawmakers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the annual defense package, which included two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). The bill provides a substantial pay raise to troops, ends politically woke policies, strengthens America’s military, and gets tough on China. Johnson voted to pass the bill.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Crucial Communism Teaching Act to educate high school students on the dangers of communism.
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This week, I was elected to continue to serve as Chairman of the Republican Main Street Caucus, which I have led since 2022. The group has worked to pass conservative solutions to cut $2 trillion in spending, reform welfare, and unlock domestic energy production.
I’m excited to lead this group during this special time in history. Main Street will work with President Trump and the Senate to secure the border, cut spending, and roll back unnecessary regulations.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus (“Main Street”). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in spending over four years, reforming welfare, and unlocking American energy.
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.
Whether you’re buying in-store or online, you want to ensure your gifts arrive on time. The worry for many South Dakotans earlier this year was the impact a USPS restructuring would have on delivery times.
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Happy Thanksgiving, South Dakota! I love this season – a time to slow down, spend time with my family, and think about all the things I am thankful for, like faith, family, and our freedoms.
I’m looking forward to working with a Republican Senate and White House to protect these values. Faith, family, and freedom are pillars of our nation, and we need to keep them at the center to remain a strong country.