Congress is mostly a media circus these days, so credit the members who take their duties seriously. Lawmakers are doing a public service by trying to get to the truth on whether the Trump administration killed defenseless survivors of a drug-boat strike.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a deadly follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, citing the “fog of war.” He told reporters during a Cabinet meeting he “didn’t stick around” for the second strike but the admiral in charge “made the right call.”
Our region boasts three states in the top 10 for having the most competitive tax structure, according to the Tax Foundation. The latest numbers show that Wyoming is the most taxpayer-friendly state, Montana is sixth, and Idaho is 9th. While this is impressive, Washington coming in near last …
Opinion: Unity requires trust, and trust requires truth. This is the work before reform. And it starts not in Washington, but with us.
Opinion: Find and support new, thoughtful, politicians who are supporters of our democracy.
Opinion: Congress holds the cards and should tell the president that unless he stops his illegal actions they will use their power to remove him from office.
Congress ended its impasse to reopen the government, but the Democrats’ reason for the shutdown remains unresolved: the renewal of expiring subsidies for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
The realities of geopolitics have long required the U.S. to ally itself with foreign leaders who commit terrible deeds. Defeating foreign threats often requires the help of countries that fall far short of being liberal democracies that respect human rights.
Recently, I spent a few days in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Wilderness, a landscape of quiet waters, lush forests and profound stillness. It is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.
Opinion: Trump’s “pay the people” health care proposal would let Americans control their own money and plans.
I’m thankful for Montana Democrats and our unwavering commitment to making life better for the working Montanan — even if it means pissing off billionaires.
In recent years, Montana voters have sent a Republican majority to the legislature in Helena, but you wouldn’t know that based on some of the sessions’ outcomes. Lawmakers who presented themselves to voters as Republicans abandoned their colleagues and colluded with Democrats to raise taxes, block judicial transparency, and put special interests over the will of voters. Those fake conservatives must go.
Families across the country will gather around the table Thursday, giving thanks for what they have and contemplating all that they have been afforded. For those who have a terminally ill loved one, those blessings may include hospice care.
Amid the depressing state of politics and world affairs, a provocative thought suddenly occurred to me: I’m lucky to be alive.
Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?
A new lineup of comics and puzzles debuts today in the Helena Independent Record — and you’ll want to take a look.
There are fewer than two months until Nov. 5. What do you have to say? We’re here and waiting to get your voice into the community conversation.
Our crew at 406mtsports.com, the premier one-stop spot in Montana for high school and college scores, stats, features, analysis, predictions and more, is raring to go for another season.
Congress is mostly a media circus these days, so credit the members who take their duties seriously. Lawmakers are doing a public service by trying to get to the truth on whether the Trump administration killed defenseless survivors of a drug-boat strike.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a deadly follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, citing the “fog of war.” He told reporters during a Cabinet meeting he “didn’t stick around” for the second strike but the admiral in charge “made the right call.”
Our region boasts three states in the top 10 for having the most competitive tax structure, according to the Tax Foundation. The latest numbers show that Wyoming is the most taxpayer-friendly state, Montana is sixth, and Idaho is 9th. While this is impressive, Washington coming in near last at 45th is cause for concern.
Opinion: Unity requires trust, and trust requires truth. This is the work before reform. And it starts not in Washington, but with us.
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Anyone who looked the other way in the White House, the War Department, National Guard Bureau, the West Virginia Governor’s Office, and Department of Military Affairs, thereby allowing these young soldiers to be exposed to attack when anyone with an iota of experience knows Guard personnel a…
Frequently new traffic lights pop up on Huffine Lane and Jackrabbit Lane, demonstrating priority of Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT) for ease of access to commercial business.
Between June 30, 1934, and July 2, 1934, Hitler ordered the Schutzstaffel (SS) to execute his political opponents of the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party, which he seen as a threat to his authority.
The Pentagon has announced its intention to investigate Sen. Mark Kelly for misconduct.
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