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Senate Republicans haul Trump’s big bill to passage after a turbulent all-night session

Senate Republicans haul Trump’s big bill to passage after a turbulent all-night session

By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN 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...

Bracket play begins at 48th Ringneck International Softball Tournament

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...

Senate leaders pressure holdouts ahead of Trump tax bill vote

Senate leaders pressure holdouts ahead of Trump tax bill vote

The Senate worked through the night on President Donald Trump's $3.3 trillion tax and spending package, with Republican leaders still negotiating with key GOP holdouts into the morning as lawmakers neared a vote expected Tuesday. Alaska Republican...

Senate works a tense overnight session as Republicans seek support for Trump’s big bill

Senate works a tense overnight session as Republicans seek support for Trump’s big bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate slogged through a tense overnight session that dragged into Tuesday, with Republican leaders searching for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while fending off...

Senators to vote on Trump's tax bill after deal: Thune

Senators to vote on Trump's tax bill after deal: Thune

(Bloomberg) -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said his chamber will soon vote on passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill after securing enough support to pass the legislation. Most Read from Bloomberg “I believe we do” have...

Senate Republicans overcome 3 holdouts to send ‘big beautiful’ bill to House. Follow live updates.

Senate Republicans overcome 3 holdouts to send ‘big beautiful’ bill to House. Follow live updates.

pinned What to know about the ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act’: The bill is a sprawling collection of GOP priorities: Tax breaks, spending cuts and new money for national defense and deportations are among the top concerns for Republicans. Democrats worry...

Senate grinds to a standstill as Republicans st…

Senate grinds to a standstill as Republicans st…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate came to a standstill Tuesday after slogging through a tense overnight session, with Republican leaders searching for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump's big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while...

Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill

Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill

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 session. The sudden...

Senate Republicans overcome 3 holdouts to send ‘big beautiful’ bill to House. Follow live updates.

Senate Republicans overcome 3 holdouts to send ‘big beautiful’ bill to House. Follow live updates.

pinned What to know about the ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act’: The bill is a sprawling collection of GOP priorities: Tax breaks, spending cuts and new money for national defense and deportations are among the top concerns for Republicans. Democrats worry...

Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

Senate passes Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

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...

How Sioux Falls Players are Accepting Online Casino Entertainment

How Sioux Falls Players are Accepting Online Casino Entertainment

This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. From mobile slots to live dealer tables, players in Sioux Falls are turning to online casinos for flexible, fast-paced fun. Digital gaming is becoming a top choice for locals seeking to...

Senators still battling over bill

Senators still battling over bill

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON -- The Senate's long day of voting churned toward evening Monday, with Republican leaders grasping for ways to shore up support for President Donald...

Senate Republicans Work To Shore Up Support On Trump's Big Bill In Overnight Session

Senate Republicans Work To Shore Up Support On Trump's Big Bill In Overnight Session

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is slogging through a tense overnight session that has dragged into Tuesday, with Republican leaders buying time as they search for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and...

Two people charged so far in connection with inmate deaths at state prison in Sioux Falls

Two people charged so far in connection with inmate deaths at state prison in Sioux Falls

June 24, 2025: Two individuals have been indicted on charges related to drug overdose deaths of two inmates this year in the South Dakota Penitentiary facilities in Sioux Falls. 21 year old inmate Manarion Timothy Douglas Fuse is charged with one...

Fact check: Senate GOP leader says health care often 'comes with a job'

Fact check: Senate GOP leader says health care often 'comes with a job'

The claim:Millions of people are expected to lose access to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance plans if federal lawmakers approve the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Donald Trump’s domestic policy package, which is...

26 charged after May riot, overdose deaths at South Dakota state prison

26 charged after May riot, overdose deaths at South Dakota state prison

SIOUX FALLS — More than two dozen people have been charged in connection to a riot and pair of overdose deaths at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley on Tuesday, June 24, announced the indictment of 25...

Senate works through the night as GOP tries to cut deal that satisfies those who want more and less Medicaid cuts

Senate works through the night as GOP tries to cut deal that satisfies those who want more and less Medicaid cuts

The Senate is slogging through an overnight session that has dragged into Tuesday, with Republican leaders buying time as they search for ways to secure support for President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts while fending...

Kristi Noem Is Nearly Unrecognizable In Tasteless Governor's Portrait Post

Kristi Noem Is Nearly Unrecognizable In Tasteless Governor's Portrait Post

If there's one thing Kristi Noem is obsessed with, it's herself. In an Instagram carousel, Donald Trump's controversial Homeland Security Secretary shared three separate paintings of herself riding a horse. The former governor of South Dakota...

Senate Parliamentarian Helps Dems Keep Medicaid for Illegal Aliens, Thwarts Big Beautiful Bill Provision

Senate Parliamentarian Helps Dems Keep Medicaid for Illegal Aliens, Thwarts Big Beautiful Bill Provision

Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill blocking illegal immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits had to be removed. Senate Republicans are moving the legislation through the upper...

ISU research IDs ‘legal deserts’ in 18 Iowa counties

ISU research IDs ‘legal deserts’ in 18 Iowa counties

Researchers at Iowa State University have classified 18 of Iowa’s 99 counties as “legal deserts” because there are not enough attorneys in the area to represent private clients. ISU rural sociologist David Peters led the research, which found Lee...

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