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politics of the united states

Montana Republican Party called on to end GOP fighting

Some Republicans believe results of the legislative primary mean it’s time for the Montana Republican Party to mend an intraparty fight and move in a new direction. Rep. George Nikolakakos, R-Great Falls, even said GOP Chairman Art Wittich should step down. “What he has done is divided the

Colorado governor vetoes legislation allowing ICE to be sued

(The Center Square) - Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a Democrat-backed bill on Wednesday that would have allowed citizens to sue immigration enforcement officers for civil rights violations. The Democratic governor’s veto comes amidst a series of vetoes against legislation passed by his own party. Questions of constitutionality surrounded

Ballots processed slowly as Californians await 36-day count

Hilton maintains lead in governor's race; Bass still in first place in Los Angeles mayoral race

U.S. House narrowly passes bill to fund USDA, FDA in 2027

(The Center Square) – Less than four months before fiscal year 2027 begins, the U.S. House passed the second of the 12 annual appropriations bills that will fund the federal government. Lawmakers voted 212-210 Thursday to send the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Military advocates concerned about active-duty voters

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court could eliminate grace periods for mail-in ballots for overseas voters, officials from voting rights advocacy organizations said on Thursday. In a virtual press conference held on Thursday, representatives from three groups that advocate for military and overseas voters said they are

Eight incumbent Montana legislators lose primary elections

Eight incumbent lawmakers — all Republicans — lost in the June 2 primary election to challengers from within their party and will not appear on the November ballot – nor in Helena come January. Six of the losses were among more moderate Republicans targeted by the more conservative state GOP party, and two

Chicks on the pond | Mary Sheehy Moe

I was a sister wedged in birth order between two brothers. All my cousins my age were boys. All the neighborhood kids my age were boys. So my childhood game wasn’t house. It was baseball. There was always a pick-up game going on in my neighborhood — a real