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Gianforte’s Capitol: Working people not welcome | Emily Marburger

Montana is a state rooted in fairness, equal rights and community. I'm willing to wager that the vast majority of Montanans deeply cherish their constitutional rights, like the First Amendment. And yet, the First Amendment in Montana is under attack from the very people who claim to represent

House candidate Christi Jacobsen touts successes, says Trump got 'swamp' advice on Flint

Christi Jacobsen blames “the swamp” for her not receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement for the state’s 1st Congressional District seat recently. Jacobsen, Montana’s Secretary of State, found herself without two key seals of approval after Trump and current Rep. Ryan Zinke tabbed conservative talk show radio host

Democrats scorn White House request of $200 billion for Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – Democrats in Congress are already pledging to reject the Trump administration's forthcoming request for $200 billion to help finance U.S. military operations in Iran. While the Pentagon has not formally sent its request to lawmakers yet, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to reporters Thursday

Fetterman casts deciding vote advancing Mullin nomination to lead DHS

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs who voted to advance the nomination of Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, on Thursday morning. “I

Adam Hertz: Montana voters should choose candidates, not party insiders

In Montana, we take pride in our independence. We don’t trust D.C. politics or backroom deals. In our state, voters expect to make their own choices. That’s why what happened during the recent U.S. Senate filing period should trouble anyone who believes in fair elections. In

Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at Senate hearing

Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at Senate hearing

The US Senate confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump's pick as Homeland Security chief, got off to a fiery start on Wednesday as he clashed with the committee chairman, a fellow Republican. Senator Rand Paul, who heads the Senate Homeland Security Committee, opened the session by

Illinois candidates win party nominations for U.S. House

(The Center Square) - Voters in all 17 of Illinois U.S. House districts went to the polls to vote in primary elections on Tuesday. The candidates will head to a general election on Nov. 3 to determine who will represent Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here are