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Montana GOP officials react to Steve Daines' Senate retirement

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines' surprise retirement announcement on Wednesday in the waning moments before Montana's candidate registration deadline blew that race wide open and drew widespread praise from fellow Republicans. Daines withdraws from Senate race, sparking last-minute shift in key Montana election Freshman U.S.

Lawmakers consider SNAP, other amendments to 2026 farm bill

(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee debated dozens of amendments to the long-overdue 2026 farm bill during the Tuesday night markup. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is a more than 800-page package authorizing various nutrition, rural development, farm support,

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins crowded Republican congressional primary

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed to run for U.S. Congress Tuesday at the state Capitol, joining a crowded Republican primary that has shaped up in the hours since U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced his retirement. Zinke unexpectedly announced on Monday that he would not seek a

Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke to retire, will finish term

Montana U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will retire at the end of his current term in Congress and will not seek re-election. “I have made the decision to leave office at the end of my fourth term and not seek re-election,” Zinke said in

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke to retire, will not seek reelection

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke to retire, will not seek reelection

MISSOULA, Mont. - Congressman Ryan Zinke will not seek reelection for a fourth term in Montana's first Congressional District. The Republican who has had a storied career will make it official Monday as the filing deadline looms. Zinke announced he will serve the remainder of his term. Zinke is

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Republicans largely welcomed strikes launched Saturday by US forces and ally Israel against Iran but prominent Democrats condemned what they called an illegal aggression. "Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions," including "terrorism," the murder of Americans and the regime's

Senate, House key leaders briefed ahead of strikes

(The Center Square) – The Gang of Eight was briefed ahead of the U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a social media post Saturday morning, the Louisiana Republican said the eight members of Congress were briefed in detail earlier in the week by