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Rounds urges continued support for credit risk transfer at Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac

By D. R. Daley | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Representative Mike Flood (R-Neb.) have expressed support for the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) commitment to credit risk transfer (CRT) programs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Little Eagle man sentenced for involuntary manslaughter on Standing Rock Reservation

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Evan John Bobtail Bear, a resident of Little Eagle, South Dakota. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann sentenced Bobtail Bear to five years in federal prison on July 15,...

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Martin man sentenced to nearly five years for illegal firearm possession

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Aloysius Mousseau, a 23-year-old from Martin, South Dakota.

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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mexican national has been sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation.

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Black Hawk man sentenced for child pornography in federal court

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Matthew Charles Ratliff, a 51-year-old man from Black Hawk, South Dakota, has been sentenced to federal prison for receipt of child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed...

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Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Mexican national for illegal reentry after deportation. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Javier Cruz-Martinez, 29, on July 14, 2025, to time served and...

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Mankato man sentenced for abusive sexual contact involving minor

By Rushmore State News | Jul 18, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Ethan Schnitker, a 41-year-old man from Mankato, Minnesota, for abusive sexual contact.

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VA home loan amount averages $352,228 in South Dakota for Q1

By Rushmore State News | Jul 17, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $352,228, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Thune disputes Democratic claims on impact of GOP Medicaid reforms

By A. C. James | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to respond to criticism from Democrats regarding the Medicaid provisions in the Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Thune argued that Democratic claims linking current...

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Rounds works with administration to secure funding for tribal radio amid budget cuts

By D. R. Daley | Jul 17, 2025

The Senate has passed President Trump's budget rescissions package, which aims to reduce federal spending by $9 billion.

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John Thune discusses tax reform and foreign policy on The Ben Shapiro Show

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on The Ben Shapiro Show to discuss recent legislative efforts and their impact on working Americans.

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Senate majority leader John Thune outlines benefits of Republican-led permanent tax relief bill

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 16, 2025

The Senate is set to consider the Trump administration’s rescissions package, a measure aimed at reducing government spending. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, highlighting efforts to identify and cut wasteful...

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Florida man receives five-year sentence for firearm possession

By Rushmore State News | Jul 16, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a man from North Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has been sentenced for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

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Oglala man sentenced for assault and failure to register as sex offender

By Rushmore State News | Jul 16, 2025

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of an Oglala, South Dakota man for committing a crime of violence while failing to register as a sex offender and assault by strangulation and suffocation.

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Thune discusses rescissions package fiscal policy party divisions during Fox News interview

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 16, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) appeared on Fox News with Bret Baier to discuss several legislative issues currently before Congress.

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Senator Rounds announces key provisions secured in fiscal year 2026 defense bill

By F. D. Mathis | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, has announced the committee’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.

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Thune urges support for rescissions bill amid debate over federal spending cuts

By A. C. James | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the press in Washington today, focusing on a proposed rescissions bill aimed at reducing federal discretionary spending.

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Thune urges bipartisan backing for $9 billion cut targeting specific foreign aid programs

By D. R. Daley | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate, focusing on efforts by Republicans to address what they describe as wasteful federal spending.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by South Dakota employers during 2024?

By R. D. Pittman | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 910 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in South Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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Thune highlights Senate progress on agriculture appropriations supporting U.S. farming sector

By D. R. Daley | Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor to discuss the progress of the appropriations process, highlighting recent bipartisan efforts in advancing fiscal year 2026 funding bills.