Mike Rounds
Republicans use budget to try to limit governor's powers

By Holly Ramer Mar. 24, 2021 02:44 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A House subcommittee recommended adding a provision to the state budget Wednesday to limit the governor’s power to renew a state of...

Editorial Roundup: Iowa

By The Associated Press Feb. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Des Moines Register. Feb. 11, 2021. Editorial: A silver lining of this pandemic: Iowans are connecting with health care providers ...

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal

By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak And Jonathan Lemire Feb. 01, 2021 12:08 AM EST

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Veterans Affairs nominee Denis McDonough before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Washington. (Sarah Silbiger/Pool via AP)
Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief

By Aamer Madhani Jan. 31, 2021 10:26 AM EST

2 holiday displays, 2 messages at South Dakota Capitol

By Stephen Groves Nov. 23, 2020 04:54 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — On Thanksgiving Day, more than 800 empty chairs will be set up at the South Dakota Capitol, a makeshift memorial to the lives lost to...

A group of Japanese nationals gather on the streets of Scranton, Pa., to show their support for President Donald Trump on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (Jake Danna Stevens/The Times-Tribune via AP)
Analysis: GOP lets doubts about Biden's legitimacy flourish

By Julie Pace And Steven Sloan Nov. 11, 2020 12:10 AM EST

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., prepares to speak to supporters with his wife Cindy during his election watch party in Bozeman, Mont., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Tommy Martino)
Senate Latest: Kelly win gives Arizona 2 Democratic senators

Nov. 03, 2020 07:33 PM EST

FILE - In this March 17, 2020 file photo, Dan Ahlers, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, waits outside to encourage participation in drive-through petition signing, in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Erin Bormett/The Argus Leader via AP, File)
Trump rolls in South Dakota while 2 marijuana measures pass

By Stephen Groves And Dave Kolpack Nov. 02, 2020 11:51 PM EST

President Donald Trump gestures to supporters as he arrives at Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump Proud Boys remark echoes Charlottesville

By Jonathan Lemire, Michael Kunzelman And Mary Clare Jalonick Sep. 30, 2020 10:53 PM EDT

Excerpts from recent South Dakota editorials

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2020 01:51 PM EDT
Madison Daily Leader, July 28 Members of Congress must support TRUST Act Sen. Mike Rounds and other U.S. senators have...

FILE - In this file image from Feb. 4, 2020, video, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., speaks on the Senate floor about the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Poll workers will attempt to space voters apart Tuesday, June 1, during South Dakota's primary election, although there's a good chance most ballots will have already been submitted ahead of in-person voting. (Senate Television via AP, File)
Rounds wins GOP nod in virus-altered South Dakota primary

By Stephen Groves Jun. 01, 2020 11:53 PM EDT