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First financial reports show expensive contested races for Legislature

Following the deadline for 2026 candidates to file for office in early March, those running for the Legislature had to file their first required financial disclosures by March 20, offering the first glimpse at how some campaigns are rolling out. Among many candidates locked in tough primaries — namely those pitting

GOP super PAC commits $45M to Michigan U.S. Senate race

(The Center Square) – A Republican super PAC announced a significant investment in Michigan’s open U.S. Senate race, underscoring the state’s status as a key battleground in the 2026 election cycle. The Senate Leadership Fund said this week it is committing $45 million to back former U.S.

When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen

When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen

(DETROIT) Bipartisan calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office increased on April 7, 2026, after he issued threats to destroy “a whole civilization” if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. These calls have come from across the political spectrum, from Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of

Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants

Tribes in Montana lose millions after USDA kills farm grants

Kim Paul, executive director of the Piikani Lodge Health Institute, a nonprofit on the Blackfeet Reservation that promotes health and well-being, saw the email notification flash across her computer screen as she was working late last week. It was the U.S. Department of Agriculture saying a nearly $9

Montana Supreme Court denies Gov. Gianforte's request to expedite property tax lawsuit

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected Gov. Greg Gianforte's request to expedite a lawsuit against the major property tax relief bill passed at the 2025 Legislature. While the governor urged the high court to take the case to minimize potential disruptions to the property tax system,

Pres. Trump's pick for Montana federal judge faces questions over trial experience

Pres. Trump's pick for Montana federal judge faces questions over trial experience

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A federal judge opening in Montana moved into the Senate review process as President Trump nominated Bozeman attorney Katie Lane to fill the seat Judge Susan Watters is preparing to leave. The Senate Judiciary Committee considered nominations for the U.S. District of Montana, and Lane testified last

Trump demands second 'big beautiful bill' on his desk by June 1

(The Center Square) – Seven weeks into the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, President Donald Trump is working with Republican congressional leaders to craft a party-line budget reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies. Congress has failed to come to an agreement over a Homeland Security appropriations bill since February,