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House Republican leaders back White House AI framework

(The Center Square) – House Republican leaders are pledging to enact the Trump administration’s newly released national legislative framework for AI regulation. The proposal outlines how Congress should address AI threats to child safety, intellectual property rights, and free speech, as well as AI-driven rises in electricity costs and

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

Gianforte petitions to block Montana property tax lawsuit

Almost a year after its passage, the Montana GOP fight is intensifying over Gov. Greg Gianforte’s property tax legislation package — a signature policy effort to reduce property taxes for primary residences and long-term rentals, in part by raising rates on others. The governor’s office on Monday petitioned

Letter to the editor: Jacobsen for Congress

Montanans Should Support Christi Jacobsen — PERIOD. Montanans have never been afraid of a fight — especially when it’s a fight to protect our state, our freedoms, and the integrity of our elections. That’s why I believe Montana needs to send Christi Jacobsen to Congress. When Christi first ran for

Checks mates: Zinke presents $1M+ to Gallatin, Beaverhead county sheriffs

Republican Montana U.S. Congressman Ryan Zinke touted $1,107,000 in federal funding for Gallatin and Beaverhead County law enforcement during a Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office visit on Friday. The visit occurred two weeks after Zinke announced his retirement from Congress at the end of 2026 due to

US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric

US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric

Republican leaders in the US Congress are facing mounting pressure to respond to anti-Muslim rhetoric after a series of inflammatory remarks and policy proposals reignited debate over Islamophobia in American politics. The latest controversy was sparked by statements from House Republicans including Andy Ogles of Tennessee and Randy Fine

Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief

Democrats accused US President Donald Trump on Friday of weakening pressure on Russia by easing oil sanctions amid the conflict with Iran, saying the move risks boosting Moscow's war revenues while American troops face threats of their own in the Middle East. Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer