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Federal judge allows National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C. For now.
12/17/2025

Federal judge allows National Guard's deployment in Washington, D.C. For now.

WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that National Guard troops can remain in the District of Columbia while the judges take up the case that began when the district sued the Trump administration for deploying roughly 2,000 troops to the nation’s capital. Pointing to the district’...

Moderate Republicans in the U.S. House join with Democrats to force a vote on extending healthcare subsidies.
12/17/2025

Moderate Republicans in the U.S. House join with Democrats to force a vote on extending healthcare subsidies.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House could vote to approve a Democratic bill that would extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for three more years, after a handful of moderate Republicans backed the effort on Wednesday. Pennsylvania Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan and Ryan M...

Gianforte asks Trump for a major disaster declaration after Lincoln County flooding.
12/17/2025

Gianforte asks Trump for a major disaster declaration after Lincoln County flooding.

Gov. Greg Gianforte requested Tuesday that President Donald Trump issue a presidential major disaster declaration due to flooding.

Vandalism, graffiti at Billings church being investigated as a hate crime.
12/17/2025

Vandalism, graffiti at Billings church being investigated as a hate crime.

Vandalism and graffiti left on a Billings church during the weekend is being investigated as a hate crime.

Montana Public Service settles with North Star water system, adding increased monitoring, hoping it will result in bette...
12/17/2025

Montana Public Service settles with North Star water system, adding increased monitoring, hoping it will result in better water service for more than 300 households.

The Montana Public Service Commission approved Tuesday a settlement with the utility that imposes monetary penalties and sets other requirements.

Rural Montana schools may see a bit more funding from the federal government after the Treasure State's Congressional de...
12/16/2025

Rural Montana schools may see a bit more funding from the federal government after the Treasure State's Congressional delegation urged more support.

Congress passed the bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program last week

The Montana Public Service Commission backs off challenging NorthWestern Energy on the federal level.
12/16/2025

The Montana Public Service Commission backs off challenging NorthWestern Energy on the federal level.

Just two weeks after it called for a federal investigation of NorthWestern Energy, the Montana Public Service Commission withdrew.

Exclusive golf course for the ultra-wealthy tries to skirt $8,000 fine, according to Montana's Department onf Natural Re...
12/16/2025

Exclusive golf course for the ultra-wealthy tries to skirt $8,000 fine, according to Montana's Department onf Natural Resources and Conservation.

Ranch and golf course look to avoid fine for violating consent decree over water usage in long-running legal saga.

Youth climate litigants back into court arguing that Montana lawmakers haven't lived up to the promise of a 'clean and h...
12/15/2025

Youth climate litigants back into court arguing that Montana lawmakers haven't lived up to the promise of a 'clean and healthful' environment.

A second Held v. Montana lawsuit challenges three new laws passed in 2025, alleging violations of ‘clean and healthful environment’

Coming (back) to a school near you: Whole milk.
12/15/2025

Coming (back) to a school near you: Whole milk.

WASHINGTON — School cafeterias got a step closer to seeing whole milk again after the U.S. House passed a measure Monday to restore the dairy staple to school lunches. The bill unanimously passed the Senate back in November, and now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk. The bipartisan effort ....

Trump says he's strongly considering loosening regulations on ma*****na.
12/15/2025

Trump says he's strongly considering loosening regulations on ma*****na.

President Donald Trump’s administration is looking “very strongly” at reclassifying cannabis from the strictest category of controlled substances, Trump said Monday. In a brief affirmative response to a reporter’s question in the Oval Office, the president confirmed he is considering a recla...

Brown University officials release person of interest, while searching for Sunday's shooter who killed two.
12/15/2025

Brown University officials release person of interest, while searching for Sunday's shooter who killed two.

Officials say the man detained after the Brown University shooting will be released as police and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha seek more video evidence and leads.

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