| Feb. 6, 2024
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Thune: United States Must Be Ready to Counter Global Threats
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Sen. John Thune
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| Jan. 31, 2024
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Thune: Iran's Reign of Terror Must be Stopped
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Sen. John Thune
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| Jan. 25, 2024
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Thune, Blackburn Demand Answers From IRS For Failing to Comply with TikTok Ban
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Sen. John Thune
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| Dec. 12, 2023
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Thune: Annual Defense Bill Provides Critical Funding for Ellsworth Air Force Base
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Sen. John Thune
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| Oct. 3, 2023
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MANCHIN, ROUNDS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ADVANCE MILITARY'S AI ADOPTION AND DATA COLLECTION
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| July 27, 2023
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Thune Supports Annual Defense Bill, Ellsworth Air Force Base Priorities
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 26, 2023
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Thune: Annual Defense Bill Bolsters National Security, Military Readiness
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 20, 2023
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Thune Discusses Defense Bill Priorities for Ellsworth Air Force Base's Current and Future Missions, Including the B-21 Bomber
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Sen. John Thune
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| June 4, 2023
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Meet the Press - June 4, 2023
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| May 11, 2023
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Thune, Risch Reintroduce Bill to Release Afghanistan Dissent Cable
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 28, 2023
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Thune: Strong National Defense is Our Core Responsibility
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 22, 2023
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Thune: Policy Changes that Affect National Security Must be Considered Carefully
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Sen. John Thune
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| Dec. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Providing for our nation's defense is one of the most serious and consequential responsibilities for members of Congress. If we don't get national defense right, the rest is just conversation."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| July 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III U.S. Department of Defense - Sen. Cramer, Senate Armed Services Republicans Ask Pentagon to Justify Claim Dobbs v. Jackson Would Significantly Affect Military Readiness
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| July 12, 2022
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Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse
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Sen. John Thune
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| July 12, 2022
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Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 23, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, SASC Colleagues Press Biden to Boost Defense Budget by 5% Above Inflation
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| March 10, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - After Pentagon Rejects Poland's Plan to Provide Fighter Jets, Romney, Ernst Call for Biden, NATO Allies to Expedite Aircraft and Defense Systems to Ukraine
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| March 10, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Allow Transfer of Soviet-Era Fighter Aircraft From Poland to Ukraine
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| March 10, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - After Pentagon Rejects Poland's Plan to Provide Fighter Jets, Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call for Biden, NATO Allies to Expedite Aircraft and Defense Systems to Ukraine
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| March 8, 2022
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Tweet - "I had a productive meeting with Executive Director of the Ellsworth Authority Scott Landguth. This is an exciting time for Ellsworth Airforce Base and the greater Black Hills Community as they prepare for the B-21 mission."
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Sen. John Thune
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| March 7, 2022
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Tweet - "There are still an unknown number of our security partners seeking to escape the wrath of the Taliban -- six months after Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 24, 2022
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Tweet - "The United States, and all nations that stand for the freedom to self-govern, are with Ukraine. The free world must denounce Russia's war and meet it with resolute consequences: Sanctions. Isolation. Military arms to Ukraine."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 18, 2022
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Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "Americans were shocked to see the Taliban celebrate U.S. forces withdrawing from Afghanistan atop military equipment funded by taxpayers. My bill would provide accountability for the equipment left behind after the botched Biden withdrawal from AFG."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Thune Bill Demands Accountability for Biden Allowing Taliban Takeover of U.S. Military Equipment
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 15, 2022
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Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with South Dakota leaders for the Enlisted Assoc. of the National Guard of the United States. We had a productive discussion about recruitment/retention and the broad mission set of the Guard at home and abroad. Thanks for your service and leadership."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
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Sen. John Thune
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cruz Leads Letter With 32 Colleagues to President Biden, Commits to Blocking Implementation of Any Iran Deal Not Submitted to Congress For Approval
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging President Biden to Make Clear That U.S. Stands With Eastern European Allies in the Face of Putin's Aggression
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Senate Passes NDAA, Including Rounds' South Dakota Priorities
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Sen. Mike Rounds
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Nov. 8, 2021
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Letter to General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Challenging 'Woke' Agenda in Military
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| Nov. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Deciding what's considered on the Senate floor is about priorities, and our men & women in uniform don't seem to be very high on Dems' list. There is absolutely no reason for the Senate to continue spinning its wheels while the annual defense bill languishes. Let's get to work."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Oct. 28, 2021
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Thune: Democrats Continue to Have Misplaced Priorities
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Sen. John Thune
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| Oct. 12, 2021
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Lummis, Senators, Introduce Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Land
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Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "The Afghanistan crisis is a tragic failure of leadership. This admin abandoned Americans & our allies, created a potential safe haven for terrorism, & left advanced weapons & technology in enemy hands. Americans deserve answers."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "The disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal was a catastrophic failure by the Biden administration. There is no excuse for abruptly abandoning American citizens and Afghan allies, leaving them in the hands of the Taliban."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "The Biden admin must be held accountable for the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. They left American citizens behind, abandoned our Afghan allies, and left equipment & weapons in enemy hands. Congressional oversight is a must -- Blinken is the first step. We need the full story."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Sept. 3, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall Join Colleagues in Demanding Answers About U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blackburn, Cotton, And Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Lee, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden on Afghanistan Withdrawal
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Tweet - "There are still Americans and our Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan. Instead of keeping his promise to American citizens and our partners, President Biden kept his promise to the Taliban."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden's arbitrary deadline has arrived, and U.S. troops have left Afghanistan. But at what cost? Abandoning Americans & our allies, leaving advanced weapons and technology in enemy hands, & creating a safe haven for terrorism. This was a tragic failure of leadership."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "When you learn the names and see their photos it brings a fresh wave of grief for the brave Americans we lost yesterday. Praying for all of their families in this unimaginable time. The terrorists who did this must be brought to justice."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Military experts and members of Congress, including myself, repeatedly warned the president about the dangers of withdrawing troops based on an arbitrary timeline rather than the security situation on the ground. President Biden did not heed this advice."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Tweet - ""Messy" is an understatement for what's happening in Afghanistan. It's the result of shortsighted actions by this admin. My heart aches for the troops we lost today & for the loved ones they left behind. We must bring the terrorists who perpetrated today's violence to justice."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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JOHNSON PRESSES BIDEN ON DETAILS OF AFGHANISTAN PLAN
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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