(The Center Square) – The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled this week that Greenpeace International cannot keep pursuing most of its lawsuit against Energy Transfer in the Netherlands as the… Read More
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Pentagon Creates Task Force to Bring Back Troops Lost to Covid Vaccine Mandate
Secretary Hegseth directed military review boards to weigh whether service members who left voluntarily after facing career-ending adverse actions were effectively forced out. The Department of War on Friday established… Read More
Feds Cancel American Prairie Reserve’s Bison Grazing Permits
The final decision reverses a Biden-era authorization that allowed non-production bison to graze on more than 63,000 acres of federal land, ending a four-year legal and political fight by Montana’s… Read More
Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From Convicted Cuban Spy
The civil complaint alleges that Victor Manuel Rocha lied his way through the naturalization process while secretly serving Havana for decades. The Justice Department filed a civil complaint Thursday seeking… Read More
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North Dakota Supreme Court sides with Energy Transfer in Greenpeace fight over Dutch lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled this week that Greenpeace International cannot keep pursuing most of its lawsuit against Energy Transfer in the Netherlands as the… Read More
Pro-life org: Informed consent for abortion pill impossible without doctor visit
(The Center Square) – The nation’s largest pro-life organization filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court asserting the impossibility of ensuring informed consent without an in-person doctor’s visit… Read More
Stocks Post Sixth Straight Weekly Gain
Wall Street extended its winning streak to six consecutive weeks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closing at all-time highs Friday after a week marked by robust corporate… Read More
Feds Sue New Mexico and Albuquerque Over Immigration Sanctuary Law
Federal prosecutors allege that a new state law and a city ordinance unconstitutionally obstruct immigration enforcement and sever long-standing cooperation agreements with federal authorities. The Justice Department filed suit Friday… Read More
Treasury Sanctions Ten in Crackdown on Networks Supplying Iran
The designations target a web of companies and individuals across China, Hong Kong, Belarus, and Dubai that Washington says have helped Tehran acquire weapons and materials for its Shahed drone… Read More
Pentagon Creates Task Force to Bring Back Troops Lost to Covid Vaccine Mandate
Secretary Hegseth directed military review boards to weigh whether service members who left voluntarily after facing career-ending adverse actions were effectively forced out. The Department of War on Friday established… Read More
Feds Cancel American Prairie Reserve’s Bison Grazing Permits
The final decision reverses a Biden-era authorization that allowed non-production bison to graze on more than 63,000 acres of federal land, ending a four-year legal and political fight by Montana’s… Read More
Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From Convicted Cuban Spy
The civil complaint alleges that Victor Manuel Rocha lied his way through the naturalization process while secretly serving Havana for decades. The Justice Department filed a civil complaint Thursday seeking… Read More
DOJ Launches Gender Ideology Investigations in 36 Illinois School Districts
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has launched investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in classes for… Read More
Royal Visit to Arlington Highlights Enduring U.S.-U.K. Bond
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Arlington National Cemetery on April 30 for a full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked by a 21-gun… Read More
War Department’s FY27 Budget Prioritizes Nuclear Strength
The War Department is seeking $71 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — encompassing air, land, and sea-based weapons systems — as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget… Read More
Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities
South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund… Read More
Governor Gordon Joins Members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia for International Security Exercise
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia this week, participating in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led… Read More
Pakistani National Pleads Guilty for Leading an International Human Smuggling Organization
A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to operating an international human smuggling network that charged migrants as much as $40,000 each to be illegally transported into the United States, the… Read More
North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Innovate ND Grant Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by May 14, 2026,… Read More
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition and Aid for Illegal Aliens
The United States Department of Justice has filed a complaint challenging New Jersey laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to illegal aliens, arguing the laws unconstitutionally discriminate… Read More
Montana AG Knudsen Stands with Trump Administration on Second Amendment Reforms
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to support… Read More
Gianforte Announces Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program Sees Record Growth
Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as… Read More
New Economic Data Highlights Strength of American Economy
A wave of new economic data is pointing to broad-based strength across the American economy, with improvements in housing, manufacturing, consumer confidence, and the labor market. Housing New residential construction… Read More
Knudsen Invokes Supervisory Control Over Gallatin County Attorney’s Office
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has invoked supervisory control over Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, following her failure to issue a memorandum clarifying that Gallatin County may share confidential criminal… Read More
Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis… Read More
North Dakota Development Fund Expands Eligibility to Support Rural Businesses
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses. The change is intended to… Read More
Montana Leads Nation in Single-Family Home Permit Growth
Montana has topped the nation in year-over-year increases in single-family home permits, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association, which… Read More
Soldier’s insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test
(The Center Square) – An alleged attempt by a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier to profit from classified military intelligence on a prediction market platform has resulted in the first-ever… Read More
University earns national recognition for leadership in innovation and economic engagement
n recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UND as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The IEP… Read More
UM to Hold Listening Session on Naming of Steve and Shirley Nelson Training Center
The University of Montana will hold an on-campus listening session Wednesday, May 6, to gather public comment on the proposal to rename the Adams Center auxiliary gyms after Steve and… Read More
Del Crandall named dean of UND School of Law
After a nationwide search, retired Vice Admiral Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North… Read More
Susan Tuve to Deliver USD’s Commencement
The University of South Dakota has announced that Susan Tuve will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 139th Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026,… Read More
Have U.S. consumers gone “K-shaped”? A review of the data
The term “K-shaped economy” arose after the COVID-19 pandemic to characterize the diverging economic paths of high-income Americans and everyone else. It became ubiquitous in 2025, one of the “biggest… Read More
Commerce Awards More Than $90,000 to Roundup
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that more than $90,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Roundup to help complete rehabilitation of the historic Wier Building. The… Read More
Gordon Signs Nuclear Agreement Expanding Wyoming Mineral Authority
Mark Gordon has signed a finalized regulatory agreement between the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, expanding Wyoming’s authority over certain nuclear source materials tied… Read More
Navy Commissions USS Idaho
The United States Navy on Saturday commissioned the USS Idaho (SSN-799) during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, adding the 26th Virginia-class submarine to the fleet. The event… Read More
High-Ranking Los Zetas Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
Daniel Perez Rojas, a former Mexican special forces soldier who rose to near the top of one of the country’s most violent cartels, faces up to life in prison A… Read More
Montana, South Korea Sign Driver’s License Reciprocity Agreement
Montana residents living in South Korea and Korean residents living in Montana will soon have an easier path to obtaining local driver’s licenses after state officials signed a new reciprocity… Read More
Pentagon Overhauls Small-Business R&D Programs
President Donald Trump has signed legislation reauthorizing two of the federal government’s flagship small-business research programs, clearing the way for a major Pentagon push to speed new technologies from startups… Read More
Billings Hosts Anti-Trafficking Summit
A regional anti-human trafficking conference wrapped up in Billings after bringing together law enforcement officers, prosecutors, educators and victim-service advocates from across the Rocky Mountain region for specialized training on… Read More
Gianforte, BHE Montana Celebrate New Great Falls Office
Gov. Greg Gianforte joined leaders from BHE Montana in Great Falls to celebrate the opening of the company’s new office and to emphasize the need for affordable, reliable energy as… Read More
North Dakota Tourism Conference Showcases Industry Growth in Grand Forks
Nearly 250 tourism and hospitality professionals gathered this week in Grand Forks as the 2026 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference entered its second day with a focus on collaboration, innovation,… Read More
South Dakota Open Meeting Commission to Meet April 27
Marty Jackley announced that the South Dakota State Open Meeting Commission will meet Monday, April 27, in Pierre. During the meeting, the commission is expected to announce findings of fact… Read More
Wyoming Businesses Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans After Drought Declaration
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in parts of Wyoming are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans following a drought declaration issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The assistance… Read More
U.S. Expands Iran Crackdown With Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury intensified its economic pressure campaign against Iran on Friday, sanctioning a major China-based refinery and dozens of shipping firms and vessels accused of helping… Read More
Treasury, IRS Move to Tighten Nonprofit Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said Friday it plans to overhaul disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations, aiming to shed more light on how nonprofits receive and spend public money…. Read More
Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 63 Officers
Sixty-three new law enforcement officers graduated this week from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and will now begin service with 32 agencies across the state. The academy, which operates under… Read More
ND250 Commission Awards Grants for Community Projects
The ND250 Commission has awarded a new round of community grants to support projects across North Dakota celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The… Read More
Iranian National Arrested on Charges of Smuggling Migrants Into the U.S.
Jafar Tafakori allegedly charged some clients as much as $30,000 to arrange travel from South America through Mexico and into the United States A 57-year-old Iranian national was arrested in… Read More
Trump to Host King Charles for First State Visit of Second Term
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Washington next week for a four-day state visit, marking the first official state… Read More
Justice Department drops Federal Reserve probe, kicks to watchdog
(The Center Square) – U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said Friday she is closing the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, days after a key… Read More
Thousands of Kids Descend on Pentagon for ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’
More than 8,000 kids showed up at the Pentagon today, with their parents in tow, to learn just exactly what their moms and dads do when they go to work… Read More