(The Center Square) – Montana recently became the sixth state this year to pass a ban on foreign spending on ballot measures. Watchdog organizations, however, say the state’s new law… Read More
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Zinke Votes to Pass “Big Beautiful Bill”
Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) announced his vote in favor of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, landmark legislation that he says delivers long-awaited reforms to federal tax policy, border security, entitlement… Read More
Senator Steve Daines Leads Push to Strengthen Veteran Health Care Access
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) has introduced new legislation aimed at reinforcing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ commitment to accessible, high-quality health care for America’s veterans. Joined by Senators Chuck… Read More
Senate Committee Advances North Dakota Superintendent Baesler’s Nomination for Federal Education Post
North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has advanced to the full United States Senate…. Read More
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Senator Daines Condemns Biden Administration’s Decision to Halt Montana Coal Leasing
U.S. Senator Steve Daines criticized the Biden administration’s recent decision to prohibit new coal leasing in Montana’s Powder River Basin, following the publication of the Miles City Resource Management Plan… Read More
Federal Judge Reverses Semi-Retirement Decision After Trump’s
For the second time since Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s election, a federal judge has reversed a decision to take senior status, citing the apparent lapse of time for a Democratic… Read More
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Godfread to Lead National Association of Insurance Commissioners
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread will serve as the president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for 2025, following his role as president-elect in 2024. As NAIC… Read More
FEMA under investigation over Trump supporter discrimination
(The Center Square) – House Oversight Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., has opened an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency over reports that it discriminated against supporters of Donald… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley Applauds Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General, Pam Bondi
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has expressed strong support for President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next U.S. Attorney General. “I served… Read More
Senator Steve Daines Secures Passage of Key Legislation Addressing Montana Jobs, Quantum Research, and Housing Challenges
U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) announced today that three of his key legislative priorities have successfully passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. These bills, which focus on preserving… Read More
Trump Shapes Second Administration
President-elect Donald Trump has begun appointing officials to top positions in his incoming administration, signaling a departure from the internal strife that marked his first term. This time, Trump is… Read More
Senators Daines and King Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect and Restore Public Lands
In a bipartisan effort to safeguard and improve America’s public lands, Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine), joined by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.),… Read More
Trump Nominates Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will nominate Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide, to be the next U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. This marks the final nomination… Read More
Trump Nominates Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to head the U.S. Department of Justice. Bondi, a longtime ally of Trump, has been selected… Read More
Poll: Celebrity endorsements don’t move voters
(The Center Square) – High-profile celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Robert DeNiro, and countless others endorsed Kamala Harris in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election, when… Read More
Trump to declare national emergency, use military to help at border
(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump on Monday confirmed reports that he is planning to declare a national emergency because of the “invasion” of the southern border and use… Read More
Energy independence group hails Trump cabinet picks
(The Center Square) – A group that advocates for American energy independence is applauding President Donald Trump’s recent cabinet selections, including Saturday’s nomination of Chris Wright as secretary of the… Read More
Republicans on track to control all three branches of government
(The Center Square) – Republicans are on track to control all three branches of government for the first time since former President Donald Trump took the nation by surprise with… Read More
Greg Gianforte Declared Winner of Montana Governor’s Race
Decision Desk HQ has officially called Montana’s Governor race for incumbent Republican Greg Gianforte, as early results show him leading Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by a wide margin. With 6.2%… Read More
Tim Sheehy Defeats Jon Tester
Republican Tim Sheehy has won Montana’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race, defeating three-term Democratic incumbent Jon Tester in a contest that saw record-breaking spending and national attention. Sheehy’s victory bolsters the… Read More
Ryan Zinke Wins Montana’s 1st Congressional District Race
The Associated Press has declared Ryan Zinke the winner of Montana’s 1st Congressional District race, securing re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Zinke, the Republican incumbent, defeated Democratic challenger… Read More
Christi Jacobsen Declared Winner of Montana Secretary of State Race
The Associated Press has called the race for Montana Secretary of State in favor of incumbent Republican Christi Jacobsen. As of 8:01 a.m. Wednesday, Jacobsen leads with 62% of the… Read More
Cory Swanson Wins Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice Race
Cory Swanson has been declared the winner of the race for Montana Supreme Court Chief Justice, defeating Jerry Lynch in a closely watched contest. As of early Wednesday morning, Swanson… Read More
Donald Trump Elected 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, completing an extraordinary political comeback. With his victory in Wisconsin, Trump secured the 270 electoral votes needed to… Read More
Austin Knudsen Wins Re-election as Montana Attorney General
The Associated Press has called Austin Knudsen the winner of the race for Montana Attorney General, with 86.1% of the votes counted. Knudsen, the Republican incumbent, has successfully secured a… Read More
RNC sues Georgia counties over election integrity claims
(The Center Square) – The Republican National Committee sued several Georgia counties Saturday alleging they accepted ballots over the weekend without allowing Republican poll watchers to observe the process. “Democrat… Read More
Montana Republican Party Chairman Calls Out Tester Over Law Enforcement Funding Claims
Montana Republican Party Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt issued a statement today criticizing Senator Jon Tester for what he claims are false assertions regarding funding for law enforcement in a recent… Read More
GOP Chairman Criticizes Suspension Recommendation for Attorney General Knudsen
Montana Republican Party Chairman Don Kaltschmidt has condemned the Commission on Practices (COP) following their recommendation to suspend Attorney General Austin Knudsen for 90 days. Kaltschmidt described the recommendation as… Read More
Daines Criticizes Biden Administration’s Mining Regulations as “Cynical”
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today condemned new guidance issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (45X), labeling it a “cynical and desperate attempt… Read More
Poll: Voters divided on Biden admin’s Title IX changes ahead of election
(The Center Square) – In a new national poll released this week, voters signaled they are divided over the Biden administration’s Title IX changes to expand gender identity protections ahead… Read More
Governor Greg Gianforte Maintains Strong Lead in Poll Ahead of Election
A new poll shows Governor Greg Gianforte solidifying his position in the race for reelection, leading Democratic challenger Ryan Busse by a significant margin of 55% to 36%. This latest… Read More
Trump blasts Harris for FEMA help to migrants as hurricane budget runs low
(The Center Square) – The Biden-Harris administration took a tidal wave of criticism this week after U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that the Federal Emergency… Read More
Criticism Mounts Against DHS Chief Mayorkas Over FEMA Funding Comments
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is facing backlash after stating that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has exhausted its funds for disaster relief, while billions have reportedly been spent… Read More
Sheehy, Tester Debate
Republican candidate Tim Sheehy emerged victorious in a heated U.S. Senate debate against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, according to Montana Republican Party Chairman Don “K” Kaltschmidt. Following the debate, Kaltschmidt… Read More
South Dakota Attorney General Joins Call for AM Radio Preservation in Vehicles
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has teamed up with 11 other state Attorneys General to urge Congress to pass the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act of 2024, emphasizing… Read More
Republicans score election litigation win in North Carolina
(The Center Square) – UNC Mobile One Card, a digital photo identification on the Chapel Hill campus of the University of North Carolina, will not be valid in North Carolina’s… Read More
Poll: Nevada a virtual tossup in presidential race
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are virtually tied in Nevada, according to a new poll. According to the American Greatness/TIPP poll of… Read More
Small businesses tell Congress to stop tax hike
(The Center Square) – A coalition of small businesses are calling on Congress to make the 20% small business tax deduction permanent. Small business leaders visited Washington, D.C. this week… Read More
Montana PBS to Host U.S. Senate Debate on September 30
Montana PBS will host a live debate featuring U.S. Senate candidates Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 30. The one-hour event will take place in… Read More
Trump vows to save flavored vapes if elected
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump has made a long list of election promises so far, but on Friday, he said he’d also save flavored vaping options for… Read More
Lawmakers Demand Big Tech’s Disinformation Strategies Ahead of Election
On Wednesday, the Senate Intelligence Committee pressed executives from major tech companies—Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft—on their efforts to prevent election interference, with a particular focus on disinformation. As the U.S…. Read More
Ramaswamy Hosts Town Hall in Springfield, Ohio,
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy held a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Springfield, Ohio, aiming to foster open dialogue about the contentious issue of immigration. The event comes… Read More
Daines Calls for Major Reforms to Budget Process
Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines took to the Senate floor to urge significant reforms to Congress’ budget process, criticizing the body for its consistent failure to adhere to established budget… Read More
Tester Faces Scrutiny Over 218 Lobbyist Meetings
Senator Jon Tester is under increased scrutiny following a report revealing that he held 218 meetings with lobbyists between January 2023 and August 2024, according to his public schedule. This… Read More
Tester Misrepresents Sheehy’s Position on Abortion
Tester Misrepresents Sheehy’s Position on Abortion In a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) has launched attacks against his Republican opponent, Tim… Read More
Montana Senate race now rated “Leans Republican”
A leading political analyst has revised its forecast for Montana’s Senate race, now favoring Republicans as Democratic Senator Jon Tester has seen a decline in poll numbers. On Friday, Sabato’s… Read More
Kennedy off Wyoming ballot
(The Center Square) – Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has withdrawn his name from the Wyoming general election ballot. The son of former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy… Read More
‘Not the party I grew up with:’ Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining… Read More
Political Group Attempts to Pay College Athletes to Endorse Tester
Democrat Senator Jon Tester is receiving support from an outside group that is leveraging new NCAA guidelines to solicit endorsements from college athletes in Montana. This initiative essentially pays athletes… Read More
Flip-flop? Harris under scrutiny for changes to past stances
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris was once anti-fracking and opposed to former President Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies. Now, it’s apparently a different story. In an interview… Read More
Turn Left PAC Endorses Senator Jon Tester and Monica Tranel, Launches $1 Million Campaign Initiative
Turn Left PAC announced its full endorsement of Senator Jon Tester and Congressional candidate Monica Tranel for Montana’s 2024 elections. The liberal organization is rallying behind the two candidates, praising… Read More
RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump
(The Center Square) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped his presidential bid Friday to endorse Republican nominee Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 election. Kennedy, his voice… Read More