Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

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Dusty Johnson is a Republican U.S. Representative from South Dakota, known for his pragmatic approach to governance. He serves as the chair of the Main Street Caucus, which comprises moderate conservatives within the party. Johnson is currently in the news for proposing the 'America Works Act of 2025,' legislation aimed at imposing stricter work requirements on able-bodied adults receiving food stamp benefits, emphasizing his belief that work and education are essential pathways out of poverty.

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Congressman Dusty Johnson commented on the challenges of passing the second budget reconciliation package.

Sức ép với phe Cộng hòa sau Thông điệp Liên bang của ông Trump
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-26
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Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota wrote on X about the obligation to deescalate the situation in Minnesota.

White House shows first signs of retreat as backlash grows over Minnesota killing
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-27
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Rep. Dusty Johnson emphasized the need for accountability from social media platforms to protect kids.

Australian social media ban for teens sparks renewed calls for US action
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-13
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'This is probably the dumbest shutdown ever': Rep. Dusty Johnson on the government shutdown.

Trump’s top economic adviser threatens layoffs if shutdown negotiations go ‘nowhere’
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-05
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Dusty Johnson stated that 'government shutdowns are stupid' and that they put American salaries at risk.

Qué supone el cierre del gobierno de Estados Unidos y quiénes pueden ser los más afectados
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-10-01
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The congressman thanked GOP Reps. Bob Latta of Ohio, Jack Bergman of Michigan, Eli Crane of Arizona, Cory Mills of Florida, Dusty Johnson of South Dakota and John Joyce of Pennsylvania for cosponsoring the proposal.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment would dock lawmakers' pay due to shut downs
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-01
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Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota pointed out the display of pictures of the president and vice president in federal buildings.

Democratic lawmakers raise alarm in wake of Schiff report on Trump political banners
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-20
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Dusty Johnson reacted to Fitzpatrick's vote by calling it 'wise'.

Afstemning trækker ud:Republikansk formand kæmper for Trumps lovpakke
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-07-03
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Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota has decided to sleep with a loaded pistol near his nightstand after the deadly shootings targeting Minnesota state lawmakers.

‘We’re not safe’: US lawmakers demand more be done after political violence in Minnesota
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-17
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Representative Dusty Johnson said he believed the speaker had reached a deal that could pass the House.

Trump’s massive tax and spending bill clears hurdle to advance to House vote in coming hours | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
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South Dakota congressman Dusty Johnson described the president's meeting as hugely impactful.

Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass ‘big, beautiful bill’ | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-20
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US Representative Dusty Johnson raised concerns about America's commitment to defending Taiwan during the hearing.

Ex-officer urges more US military aid
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-16
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US Representative Dusty Johnson questioned the feasibility of Taiwan's proposed defense spending goals.

Former US military leader calls for more personnel in Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-05-16
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Dusty Johnson is a GOP lawmaker discussing the long-term problems of Trump tariffs.

Watch cybersecurity expert fool a deepfake detector
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-16
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Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson acknowledged the GOP conference is full of people with strong opinions.

Battle lines over Trump agenda intensify and put GOP leaders in a jam
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-13
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Dusty Johnson is a Congressman from South Dakota who defended Trump's decision to act secretly.

Δασμοί: Γκρίνια στους Ρεπουμπλικανούς για τη «μυστικοπάθεια» Τραμπ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-04-10
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Rep. Dusty Johnson argues that the GOP needs to articulate its plans to grow the economy.

Johnson under fierce pressure to deliver budget vote amid market turmoil
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-08
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., right, and Meade County Sheriff Pat West, his guest for President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress.

Red state sheriff says Trump’s border policies have already helped his small county
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-03-05
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Rep. Dusty Johnson, a leadership ally, said after a tense hour-long meeting of the GOP conference on the fate of the budget plan.

House GOP struggles over budget blueprint signal bigger problems for Trump agenda
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-25
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Rep. Dusty Johnson is planning to introduce the 'America Works Act of 2025.'

Food stamp work requirements could hit millions more Americans in new House bill
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-02-24
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