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Mike Rounds

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Mike Rounds is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Dakota since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the position of the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. During his tenure as governor, Rounds focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare reform, and he was known for his efforts to improve the state's infrastructure.

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  1. Modern warfare is now fought in five domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.2 sources2026rounds.senate.gov
  2. Thousands of brave Afghans stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American service members in some of the most dangerous missions of the war.2 sources2026rounds.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

As advances in quantum computing increase cybersecurity threats to the United States, we must continue to strengthen protections for our nation’s most sensitive data.

coons.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

“There’s no better place to celebrate than at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

“I’m looking forward to attending the fireworks show at Mount Rushmore on July 3 with President Trump,”

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

Dismemberment abortions are among the most brutal methods of abortion, accounting for around 80% of second trimester abortions.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

Thousands of brave Afghans stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American service members in some of the most dangerous missions of the war.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

One of the main reasons that I decided to come to Washington was because I never wanted to see young men and women going into harm's way again if they didn't have the best leadership, the best training and the best equipment possible.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

Because if we don't do it right, young men and women die.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

“It’s important that the United States continues to stay ahead of China when it comes to development and manufacturing of new technologies,” said Rounds.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

I think the question that the American people have is when the difficult decision comes, because I don't think diplomacy is necessarily working.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 5, 2026

Modern warfare is now fought in five domains: air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 29, 2026

One of the most rewarding parts of my work in the Senate is nominating young South Dakotans to attend our military service academies.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 29, 2026

Quantum technologies are critical to the future of warfighting at home and abroad.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

I think the decision to take out Iran's nuclear program and their missile production capacity was the right one, and it should have been done a long time ago.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

In general, you will provide a plan to Congress at whatever the appropriate classification level is on what resources are required to execute what the president's intent will be to successfully end this conflict.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

The question to you, sir, is this. You've offered a supplemental request, and I recognize that it's part of a $1.5 trillion overall. But is this enough money to get the job done, or is this going to just get us far enough until we've got…

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 25, 2026

The students selected to attend the Air Force Academy are some of our nation’s best and brightest, and we must continue to provide them with a quality educational experience that prepares them to defend our country.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

The House will send us something, and then hopefully we’ll be able to modify it so that we can get Democrat votes on it.

rollcall.com
Jul 23, 2026

Protecting America's food supply, energy supply and national defense are not separate priorities: they reinforce one another.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

This supplemental provides needed assistance to help farm and ranch families endure today's economic challenges while Congress and the administration continue advancing long-term policies that strengthen American agriculture.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

In South Dakota, farming and ranching is more than a job, it's a way of life built on hard work, stewardship and the hope of leaving the land better for the next generation.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Continued access to clean and reliable water is critical to economic development and quality of life in our state.

southdakotasearchlight.com
Jul 19, 2026

Clearing Clayton’s nomination would be a good first step in moving the FISA renewal.

abcnews.com
Jul 16, 2026

Jay is a consummate professional with a distinguished career in both the private and public sectors.

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