Trump’s Feud with Fed Chair Powell Sparks DOJ Investigation and GOP Alarm
January 12, 2026
President Trump’s feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has led to a DOJ investigation, alarming GOP senators.
President Trump’s feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has led to a DOJ investigation, alarming GOP senators.
A Lake County attorney elected as judge, Britt Cotter, resigned and was sentenced to probation for drug charges.
On Jan. 5, CDC downgraded six vaccines on the childhood immunization schedule, surprising many public health experts.
Four new hunting districts in Montana reported Chronic Wasting Disease since July 2025, with 433 positives from 8,574 tests.
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Texas A&M’s new policy limits race and gender discussions, affecting 200 courses; faculty face content changes or cancellations.
Due to severe flooding in Lincoln County, bottled water is flying off the shelves at Rosauers in Libby. Residents face a boil order affecting local businesses like Rosauers, Diane’s Restaurant, and Cabinet Mountain Brewing Company, causing operational challenges and financial strain. The state covers bottled water costs while officials seek further funding aid.
The Montana Supreme Court upheld a ruling by Attorney General Knudsen, deeming an anti-corporate spending initiative unconstitutional.
As of Jan. 1, Montana’s minimum wage increased from $10.55 to $10.85, impacting many low-wage earners.
Montana’s Republican delegation supported Trump’s operation in Venezuela capturing President Maduro on Jan. 3.
As 2025 wraps up, Montana Free Press journalists are reflecting on their work over the year and anticipating upcoming stories for 2026. This year, I added around 20,000 miles to my car while covering Montana for MTFP. Transportation was one of my beats, focusing on planes and trains rather than
