South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and will lead the Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice of John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, but Democrats continued to draw out

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Newly confirmed CIA director John Ratcliffe previewed what ... Larry Rhoden set to take over her position as South Dakota’s governor. Meanwhile, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation ...

The DCI is investigating a report of possible explosives at the new state prison in Lincoln County. The public is asked to stay away from the scene.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. States Newsroom’s D.C. Bureau contributed to this report. This story was originally published by South Dakota Searchlight ...

Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security team on a 59-34 vote.

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, promoting the South Dakota governor despite her lack of experience with homeland security issues.

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota House of Representatives advanced a bill 49–19 that would ban the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, sending the legislation to the state Senate earlier this week. Eminent domain refers to the power to take private property for public use, with just compensation to the owner determined by a court.

If passed, the bill would require the U.S. Congress to formally declare war to deploy South Dakota National Guard members.

There's national attention on ICE raids being conducted in major cities, and it's sparked concerns that it could be happening in Siouxland.

Permai the elephant made the 40 hour journey across the Nullarbor from Perth to Monarto Safari Park in South Australia.