Kristi Noem
GOP Governors Press for Meeting With Biden Over 'Emergent Crisis' on Border
GOP governors from 26 states sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking for an imminent meeting to discuss the ongoing situation at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Joe Biden Does U-Turn on Vaccine Mandates
Press Secretary Jen Psaki previously said mask mandates were "not the role of the federal government."
S. Dakota to Ban Delivery Abortion Drugs from Telemedicine, Mail Pharmacies
The state's Republican governor said she banned telemedicine abortion medications through telemedicine and mail pharmacies to protect women's health, but the drugs seldom kill women.
Kristi Noem Orders $9K Desk From State Prison Work Program
The South Dakota Republican Governor fired the director of the state's prison work program in August during a human resources investigation.
Kristi Noem Vows to Fight Vaccine Mandates As South Dakota COVID Cases Soar
Noem said that she would take "every action available" to stop vaccine mandates shortly after the president urged businesses to require their employees get shots.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Defends Sturgis Rally, Fires Back at Fauci
Noem's comments came after Dr. Anthony Fauci recently said that he's "very concerned" the rally could lead to a rise in coronavirus infections.
Kristi Noem to Appear at Sturgis Charity Ride as Some Fear COVID Spread
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is supporting the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that is expected to attract some 700,000 motorcyclists and rallygoers.
Tenn. Billionaire Behind $1M Donation for SD National Guard to go to Texas
The billionaire Republican donor said he usually tries to stay "behind the scenes" and "keep it quiet" when donating to political figures.
South Dakota Governor to Send National Guard Troops to Texas Border
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also plans to send 50 law enforcement officers to Texas to assist with the border.
Trump's Mount Rushmore Independence Day Celebration Cost Almost $4 Million
The Government Accountability Office's report also found that there was no social distancing or mask wearing during the event at the South Dakota national memorial.
Gov. Noem to Appeal Court's Ruling Banning July 4 Fireworks at Mt. Rushmore
The National Park Service said a fireworks show could risk the health and safety of the park and its attendees while also displeasing local Native American tribes.
AL Gov. Signs Law Banning Transgender Athletes, Others Veto Similar Bills
So far, 31 states have introduced bills banning transgender athletes from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.
New Mexico GOP Moves Convention to Texas, Renamed 'Operation Freedom'
The New Mexico GOP renamed the May three-day event "Operation Freedom" as party leaders express annoyance at their home state's pandemic restrictions.
Most Americans Think Marijuana THC and CBD Are the Same Chemical, Poll Says
Fifty-eight percent of Americans surveyed said they were unaware of any difference between marijuana and CBD use.
Kristi Noem Upset Biden's Infrastructure Plan Won't Expand Rail Lines to SD
The president's $2 trillion infrastructure bill proposes $80 billion in funding to improve national railroad services. An Amtrak spokesperson told Newsweek that the company would be willing to expand rail lines into South Dakota if the state expressed interest.
Kristi Noem, Who Gutted a Transgender Sports Ban, Takes Stand on Marijuana
Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly urged state lawmakers to make "necessary changes to allow for a successful implementation" of a medical marijuana bill approved by nearly 70 percent of voters last November.
Kristi Noem Denies Caving in to NCAA on Girls' Sports Transgender Bill
Noem clashed with Tucker Carlson after the anchor challenged her for not signing a bill that would have banned transgender girls and women taking part in female sports.
No July 4th Fireworks at Mount Rushmore This Year After 2020 Trump Event
Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has promised to try and hold a July 4th fireworks celebration at the memorial anyway, despite the National Park Service's refusal.
Matt Gaetz Defends Governor Kristi Noem As She Faces Travel Scrutiny
The South Dakota governor reportedly used state aircraft to attend several political events out-of-state.
South Dakota Judge Appointed by Trump Ally Noem Rejects Marijuana Amendment
A judge appointed by Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Monday struck down a voter-approved constitutional amendment that would have legalized marijuana.
South Dakota Governor Touts COVID-19 Response Despite State's Death Rate
State figures suggest 1 in every 500 residents of South Dakota have died from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump Attacks GOP Senator in One of His First Tweets of 2021
The president went after Republican Senator John Thune on Twitter.
Hundreds of Young Conservatives Defy COVID Rules at Turning Point USA Gala
Young conservatives, mostly maskless, gathered at an indoor gala to mingle with White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Senator Rand Paul and Trump ally Roger Stone among others at the Turning Point USA Gala on Friday night.
Gov. Kristi Noem Defends Virus Response, Keeps Traveling as Virus Spreads
"Rather than following the pack and mandating harsh rules, South Dakota provides our residents with information about what is happening on the ground in our state—the science, facts and data," Noem wrote in an op-ed.
S.D. Gov. Mocks Biden's Message as COVID Deaths Rise by 47% in 2 Weeks
South Dakota officials reported 47 additional COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as the death toll nears 1,000 across the state.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Responsible for at Least 86 COVID Cases, 1 Death
One-third of all 87 counties in Minnesota had a COVID-19 case stemming from the Sturgis motorcycle rally in August.
SD Gov. Resists Mask Mandate as Positivity Rate One of Highest in the U.S.
South Dakota currently has a COVID-19 positivity rate of 56 percent and the highest number of hospitalizations in the country.
Gov. Noem Dismisses Sturgis Motorcycle Rally COVID-19 Report As 'Fiction'
More than 460,000 people attended the 10-day event, which did not enforce social distancing guidelines or the wearing of masks.
Republican Mayor in South Dakota Questions Trump Order Opening Meat Plants
Sioux Falls is home to a large Smithfield Foods pork processing plant where more than 800 employees have been infected by the coronavirus.
Governor: Democrats Are Taking 'Unprecedented Action to Destroy Democracy'
Appearing on Fox, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem praised Trump for his trade deal with China, while criticizing Democrats for the impeachment.