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Judge Eddy should be honest about her partisan past

Montanans have a long and proud tradition of insisting that judges serve the law—not political parties, special interests, or ideological causes. But if we want that system to actually mean something, we need more than rules on paper. We need judicial candidates who are honest with voters—especially about their own political histories. Judge Amy Eddy, Read More…

The Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Montana

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a tremendous win for Montana. It will spur economic growth, strengthen border security as well as expand Montana’s energy sector and provide much-needed funding for our military. And thanks to the diligent work of the entire Montana congressional delegation, we defeated attempts to sell our public lands. Nearly every Read More…

One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit working Montanans

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) passed by Congress and signed by President Trump is a game changer that will benefit middle-income, working-class Montanans. Yet Montana Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers (Montana’s top Democrat) said “I just think it is a betrayal of working Montanans and Americans,” mirroring national Democrats’ political talking points. One must Read More…

A Tax Cut or a Tax Shift?

Lately, you may have come across articles from some members of the Legislature promoting the new property tax bills (now laws) that were passed this year. It appears they have been on a publicity tour highlighting the benefits of these new laws while criticizing those who opposed them. There were legislators, including myself, who opposed Read More…

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Judge Eddy should be honest about her partisan past

Montanans have a long and proud tradition of insisting that judges serve the law—not political parties, special interests, or ideological causes. But if we want that system to actually mean something, we need more than rules on paper. We need judicial candidates who are honest with voters—especially about their own political histories. Judge Amy Eddy, Read More…

The Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Montana

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a tremendous win for Montana. It will spur economic growth, strengthen border security as well as expand Montana’s energy sector and provide much-needed funding for our military. And thanks to the diligent work of the entire Montana congressional delegation, we defeated attempts to sell our public lands. Nearly every Read More…

Miranda Devine: The country deserves better than the Dems ‘cracked out clown show,’ ‘elite’ media ignoring Gabbard’s bombshell

America deserves better than the degenerate propaganda machine that passes for “elite” journalism. We deserve better than the evil “cracked out clown show” the Democratic Party has become. The New York Times and The Washington Post all but ignored DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s bombshell press conference Wednesday, at which she announced that she had sent criminal Read More…

Epstein being some kind of intelligence asset is laughable – he was nothing more than a depraved high society snake

A myth is a story that expresses the collective dreamworld of a culture: its fears, its wishes, its self-conception. Some myths refine themselves over generations. Others spring into consciousness in an instant. A bit of story or news captures the imagination so thoroughly that the entire culture suddenly projects its hope or terror onto a Read More…

Columbia must do more to root out hate on campus — starting in the faculty lounge

Columbia University’s long-overdue crackdown on the dozens of students who violently took over Butler Library mark significant if belated steps toward accountability. For nearly two years, these students have occupied campus buildings, spread terrorist propaganda, praised convicted terrorists, posted Nazi-style antisemitic flyers, smashed doors, disrupted classes, harassed Jewish students and openly endorsed “liberation by any Read More…

Trump’s war on ‘woke AI’ is just Step 1: now we must fight the ‘monster’ within

President Donald Trump has identified a real problem: artificial intelligence systems are exhibiting an undeniable political slant. His administration’s new AI action plan, released Wednesday, promises to eliminate “ideological bias” from American AI. Silicon Valley engineers do lean left, and they’ve built their AI systems to reflect progressive values. The results have been embarrassing for everyone. When Google’s Read More…

Democrats suddenly discover Epstein scandal after ignoring for 20 years

OPINION: At last, Democrats have latched onto something that promises to derail the entire Republican agenda: Jeffrey Epstein. This shady multimillionaire was first investigated for engaging in unlawful activities with underage girls two decades ago. Despite holding the levers of power for much of this period, liberals never called for transparency. Their sudden interest in Read More…

To plug New York’s massive budget gaps, Gov. Hochul should focus on growing the economy for a change

Here’s a novel idea for Gov. Kathy Hochul: Focus on growing the state’s economy — keeping taxes low, unleashing fracking, easing regulations — and generating new revenue to avoid painful cuts and tax hikes as she closes her massive budget gap. President Donald Trump’s federal budget restructuring popped a hole Hochul’s own $254 billion spending Read More…

In-N-Out boss Lynsi Snyder ‘California Fleein”

OPINION: The leader of California’s most iconic fast-food chain is fleeing the rapidly tarnishing Golden State. In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder announced Friday that she was packing her bags for Franklin, Tennessee, suggesting she was taking the heart of the company with her. “There’s a lot of great things about California, but raising a family Read More…

Mamdani and Sanders demonstrate far-left hypocrisy

OPINION: In his run for mayor of America’s biggest city, Zohran Mamdani is following in the footsteps of socialists past. Like Sen. Bernie Sanders, he’s on a path toward affluence and comfort. Already a child of extreme privilege, Mr. Mamdani is campaigning on a classic “eat the rich” platform. That’s a curious choice for the Read More…

Trump grows impatient with Powell’s extravagance

OPINION: The president is supposed to fire a Federal Reserve chairman only for cause, and now Donald Trump has it. An obstinate Jerome Powell is holding interest rates artificially high as he constructs a palace for himself. New economic data bolsters the case for relief. On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation Read More…

With full funding, ICE raids are about to get serious

OPINION: Mass immigration created this nation’s greatest political challenge. Distracted by side issues, conservatives sometimes get frustrated with the White House, but deputy policy chief Stephen Miller explained the need to stay focused on what matters most. He described what major cities might look like if existing federal laws were fully enforced. “You’d be able Read More…

One Big Beautiful Bill will benefit working Montanans

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) passed by Congress and signed by President Trump is a game changer that will benefit middle-income, working-class Montanans. Yet Montana Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers (Montana’s top Democrat) said “I just think it is a betrayal of working Montanans and Americans,” mirroring national Democrats’ political talking points. One must Read More…

Youngkin’s business bonanza

OPINION: When it comes to cultivating entrepreneurs, Virginia has a few lessons to teach California. Last week, the Old Dominion retained the top five spot on CNBC’s “Top State for Business” list, which it has held since 2018, despite recent cuts to the federal workforce that have sunk the economy in the D.C. suburbs. Gov. Read More…

Political mockery is legal again

OPINION: A week after moving into the White House, President Joseph R. Biden ordered his minions at the Justice Department to arrest Hillary Clinton’s online antagonist. Douglass Mackey became the first American captured, prosecuted, convicted and nearly imprisoned over a funny picture circulated on what is now X. Count the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Read More…

Realigning Federal Cannabis Policy with American Reality

The national conversation around cannabis has shifted dramatically in the last few years. What was once a fringe issue is now a mainstream discussion, with a broad consensus emerging across the political spectrum: it’s time for federal cannabis policy to catch up with the reality on the ground in America. The proposed rescheduling of cannabis Read More…

Musk’s America Party: A recipe for Democrats’ dominance

OPINION: The world’s richest man is annoyed at President Trump. Elon Musk says the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill’s excessive spending levels have compelled him to become a political spoiler. He’s forming the America Party as a “moderate” voice for fiscal sanity. It’s correct to say elected Democrats and many Republicans aren’t serious about Read More…

Exposing Obama’s dirty tricks

OPINION: Hillary Clinton wasn’t the only one engaged in dirty tricks against then candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. An analysis released last week by the Central Intelligence Agency admits the intelligence community’s December 2016 assessment of Russian interference in the election was the product of political manipulation. On Dec. 6 that year, Read More…

Exposing Obama’s dirty tricks

OPINION: Hillary Clinton wasn’t the only one engaged in dirty tricks against then candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. An analysis released last week by the Central Intelligence Agency admits the intelligence community’s December 2016 assessment of Russian interference in the election was the product of political manipulation. On Dec. 6 that year, Read More…

Arkansas Gov. Huckabee Sanders takes on pharmacy and health insurance conglomerates

OPINION: Earlier this year, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlawed anti-competitive practices in the pharmacy industry, and lobbyists are hopping mad about it. There are many reasons drug prices are inflated, but she realized some of the biggest retailers have figured out how to game the system. “These massive corporations are attacking our state because Read More…

Anticipating America’s 250th

OPINION: One year from today, America will observe its semiquincentennial. That’s a milestone worth celebrating, as few forms of government have lasted 250 years. Our republic’s longevity is a testament to the truth of the propositions set forth in 1776. Donald Trump will rise to the occasion. When the Army knocked on his door, saying Read More…