North Dakota Monitor

10/09/2025

Air travel at three rural North Dakota airports supported by a federal program will continue despite the government shutdown.

10/09/2025

Trump threatens ‘permanent’ cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock

President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any additional details during a Cabinet meeting.

10/09/2025

State leaders have new worries about getting reimbursed for federal costs once the federal spending impasse is resolved.

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

10/09/2025

The KFF survey shows 59% somewhat or strongly disapprove of how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is handling his new role at the top of the country’s public health infrastructure.

A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the federal government’s vaccine policy, according to a poll released Thursday.

10/09/2025

A judge has upheld a North Dakota law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.

10/09/2025

North Dakota rolls out low-interest loans to aid federal workers during shutdown

North Dakota is offering an estimated 9,200 federal workers a lifeline through a loan program approved Wednesday to help military and other families affected by the government shutdown.

10/08/2025

Oil producer Chevron is laying off more than 100 workers in North Dakota after acquiring Hess Corp., a greater impact than initially expected.

10/08/2025

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

10/08/2025

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from President Donald Trump.

10/08/2025

Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin

The Bank of North Dakota announced Wednesday plans to launch the Roughrider coin, the state’s first stablecoin.

10/08/2025

US prison population rises for second straight year

Via Stateline

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

10/07/2025

US Senate confirms Baesler to Education post, Chase as US attorney for North Dakota

North Dakota is about to lose its superintendent but gain a U.S. attorney after the U.S. Senate confirmed dozens of federal nominations Tuesday.