John Thune

When it come to the Republicans' choice for president this year, it's all over but the shoutin' in Tampa. . . . The great hall, the red-white-and-blue balloons, the signs proudly proclaiming the name of each state from Alabama to Wyoming, the...

The ongoing news concerning the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to close hundreds of small post offices and numerous mail processing centers nationwide is a hot topic. The postal service is facing tremendous challenges. It is trying to cut $20...

By William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, one of President Obama’s most persistent critics, joined him for dinner at the White House on Wednesday night to talk immigration, the budget and a wide range of other...

Tim Pawlenty, left, campaigns for Mitt Romney in Ohio. Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Robart is at right. Photo credit: Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal/MCT THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED: Tim Pawlenty, who is often mentioned as a running mate for Mitt Romney,...

Clay Aiken visits ‘Face the Nation.' Handout art THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED: Here's something I never expected to write: “American Idol” alum Clay Aiken will be a guest this weekend on CBS' “Face the Nation.” The topic will...

Click here to download TV listings for the week of May 13 - 19 in PDF format TV listings for the week of May 13 - 19 in PDF format are also available here This week's TV Movies SATURDAY Good......

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing on new video platforms....

The Friday incident of strange substances sent to Congressional members' Aberdeen offices is the most recent example of journalists "showing their work." Rather than slowly file a story for the next day's print version and maybe -- just maybe -- a Web...

Tests conducted by the South Dakota State Health Department's laboratory revealed there were no hazardous materials in the envelopes sent to Aberdeen offices of South Dakota's congressional delegation, said Capt. Dave McNeil of the Aberdeen Police...

Three envelopes without return addresses were sent to Aberdeen offices of South Dakota's congressional delegation, causing emergency officials to block off streets and a hazardous materials team to investigate Friday.  About 20 people were evacuated...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A Senate bill that would transfer the ownership of nine historic cemeteries in the Black Hills from the U.S. Forest Service to local communities has passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.   Sens. Tim Johnson and John...

Congress needs to pass a farm bill this summer -- not only to support agriculture, but to ensure national independence and self-reliance, Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., said on May 9. "I believe we have a national security interest in ensuring we can produce...