Protesters greeting Sen. John Thune over One Big Beautiful Bill
Messaging battle underway as Trump's landmark legislation takes effect
Sen. John Thune is leaning into landmark legislation that he helped usher through Congress last month, which at the time he called “generational.”
As the Senate majority leader, Thune kept enough Republican votes together to pass the One Big Beautiful Act, and now a battle of messaging on that bill is underway.
The winning message on that sprawling legislation will likely determine whether Thune is majority leader or minority leader following the outcome of next year’s mid-term election. It could also determine whether Democrats are able to impeach President Donald Trump a third time if they capture a House majority.
State agrees to purchase option for prison land in Sioux Falls
CANTON — The state of South Dakota has purchased an option agreement to buy land in Sioux Falls for a new men’s prison, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Friday.
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