Political
Need information regarding current political news? Here we'll keep you updated on the latest political news, locally and nationally.
4th District candidates talk affordability, ag and healthcare
RICHLAND — Rising costs, agricultural challenges and concerns about the future of rural healthcare dominated discu…
GOP-dominated House bars tribal IDs for voter registration
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Democrats called foul on Friday after the Republican-dominated House shot down their efforts to allow Native Americans use their tribal IDs to register to vote.
Judge allows crime victims amendment to stay on ballot
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge on Friday rejected an attempt to remove from the April 7 ballot a constitutional amendment that will give crime victims in Wisconsin more rights.
Trump's ex-Navy secretary endorses Bloomberg for president
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The former Navy secretary who was fired after criticizing President Donald Trump endorsed Democrat Michael Bloomberg for president on Friday, saying the U.S. needs a leader with integrity who wo…
ACLU criticizes conviction of black Minnesota teen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota called Friday for an investigation into the conviction of a black teenager who is serving life in prison, after The Associated Press uncovered seri…
Secret Service may leave Homeland Security, rejoin Treasury
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is throwing its support behind a plan to transfer the U.S. Secret Service back to the Treasury Department to better focus on the growing threat of online financial crimes.
Bolton reviewing letter from White House about manuscript
Former national security adviser John Bolton's team on Friday accused the White House of trying to suppress his unpublished book after word surfaced that the National Security Council had sent him a letter expressi…
Lawmakers: Social issues grabbing 'lots of air' this session
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — There's one thing Republicans and Democrats in South Dakota agree on this legislative session: Social issues are getting a lot of attention.
Trump's acquittal confronts Dems with election year choices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s impeachment ended with a reminder of why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi resisted the idea for so long —
France seeks lead post-Brexit role in EU nuclear strategy
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday advocated a more coordinated European Union defense strategy in which France, the bloc's only post-Brexit nuclear power, and its arsenal would occupy a centra…
Buttigieg says he's raised $4M since strong showing in Iowa
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Buttigieg said Friday that he has raised $4 million since the Iowa caucuses, an impressive haul for a candidate looking to capitalize on his strong showing to continue building a national pol…
Lawmakers will weigh gender-change treatment ban for kids
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature will address several closely-watched issues this week, starting with a ban on gender-change treatments for children under 16.
Biden shuffles campaign leadership after 4th-place finish
Joe Biden is reorganizing his top presidential campaign leadership after a fourth-place finish in the Iowa caucuses, elevating Anita Dunn to a role that effectively puts her in charge of his third White House bid.
Nevada union warns members of Sanders, Warren health plans
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's most influential union is sending a subtle message to its members discouraging support for Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren over their health care stances even though the union has not …
NH campaigns expected to shift into overdrive after debate
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — The final stretch before the New Hampshire primary is typically a frenetic period for White House hopefuls eager to make their mark early in the nomination process. But with just a few days …
Democrat Myers says Indiana 'ready for a change' in governor
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Health care business executive Woody Myers filed paperwork Friday to challenge