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Senate Narrowly Passes “Big Beautiful Bill”
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

“Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History”: John Nichols on Trump’s Budget Law
This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. President Donald Trump signed his sweeping tax and spend bill into law on July 4th,...

Senate narrowly passes Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill after four days of agonizing debate
The phrase by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is famous in Washington: “We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.” Last Saturday, Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, reversed the order of events by forcing...

Senate passes Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” in 51 to 50 vote after marathon session
MGN Washington — The Senate narrowly passed President Trump’s massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes that stretched more than 24 hours, delivering a major victory for the president and bringing the...

Senate passes President Trump’s spending bill as Vice President Vance breaks 50-50 tie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

Lallycooler Music Festival Brings Summer Fun To Sioux Falls
Get ready for the coolest event of the summer! The First Ever, outdoors in the summer sun and fun, Lallycooler Music Festival. Lallycooler is coming to Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls on July 11–12. Lallycooler is a two-day celebration with...

Senate Passes Trump’s Medicaid Cuts, SNAP Cuts and Tax Breaks as Vance Breaks 50-50 Tie
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and cuts to Medicaid and food assistance to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a...

Senate passes Trump’s megabill with tie-breaking vote by JD Vance
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

Senate passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful budget’ with help from Vance
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition...

New $20M state-owned shooting range to open in South Dakota
The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department received $2 million in donations from gun-related companies for a new shooting range. The $20 million shooting range is partially funded by a state economic development fund and private donations....

Senate passes Trump’s big bill with tie-breaking vote by VP JD Vance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

Haberman: Tourism Provides Tax Relief In SD
\Kasi Haberman, executive director of Southeast South Dakota Tourism, spoke to the Vermillion Rotary Club last month about the organization and its efforts to drive economic impact for the communities, counties, individuals and businesses in the...

Bracket play begins at 48th Ringneck International Softball Tournament
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - After two days of pool play it’s time to hand out hardware at the 48th Ringneck International Softball Tournament. The 112 teams across the age 12-18 age divisions were sorted into brackets for the final...

Law enforcement cracking down on speed and illegal fireworks
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota is currently in what the State Patrol calls the “100 Deadliest Days”, where the majority of fatal car accidents happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day, in which 151 lives were lost on Minnesota roads in 2024....

Senate passes Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
Vice President JD Vance breaks 50-50 tie as GOP navigates Medicaid cuts, deficit concerns, and internal tensions PHOTO: United States CapitolBy LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republicans hauled President...

Senate reaction to the budget bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie to push it over the top. The bill next goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson...

Senate passes Trump’s reconciliation bill with Vance casting tie-breaking vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts bill; both of Colorado’s senators vote “no”
By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Matt Brown, The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition...

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill after turbulent all-night session
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...
Senate passes Trump's mega-bill after marathon voting session
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight...