Congress

Larry Mayer, a photographer with the Billings Gazette, along with videographer Chase Doak, published the first photos of the suspected Chinese spy balloon that floated over Montana in February.

Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester announced Wednesday he’s seeking a fourth term.

Montana’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester led the first public briefing demanding answers from Biden administration officials on the Chinese spy balloon that was first publicly reported in U.S. airspace above Billings.

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing for expanded abortion bans and tighter restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion. But with the debate mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

A bill to allow cannabis business access to traditional banking services failed in Congress.

After more than a year of investigating, the House Select Committee probing the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has just wrapped up its final meeting and sent its final report to congress.

The Republican beat Democrat Monica Tranel by four points to conclude the state’s highest-profile race of the 2022 election cycle.

The AP has called the race for incumbent Rep. Matt Rosendale, who will serve a second term in Congress.

We asked Republican incumbent Matt Rosendale, Democrat Penny Ronning, Libertarian Sam Rankin and independent Gary Buchanan where they stand on some top-of-mind issues this election season.

Montana Public Radio's Shaylee Ragar introduces us to Libertarian John Lamb, who says he can cut through political polarization and be a voice for everyday Montanans.