WASHINGTON (CN) — Donald Trump may not be president any longer, but the fissures created in the GOP over his single term have prompted a group of Republican lawmakers to call for the formation of a new political party.  First reported by Reuters, the preamble to a letter expected to be released Thursday will state: “When in our democratic republic, forces of conspiracy, … [Read more...] about Fractured party: Trump-fatigue has some in GOP ready for schism

HELENA (MTFP) — Gov. Greg Gianforte issued a rare veto this week of a low-profile bill that would have created a task force of business community representatives to identify solutions to Montana’s increasingly painful childcare shortage. Instead, the governor said in a memo explaining the move, he plans to tackle the challenge his own way, putting childcare dollars included … [Read more...] about Gianforte acknowledges childcare crisis while vetoing childcare task force

WASHINGTON (CN) — By a voice vote Wednesday, Congresswoman Liz Cheney was removed from her leadership position as chairwoman of the Republican Conference, the party’s third highest posting. The decision took place behind closed doors, the culmination of months of party infighting over the Wyoming representative’s outspoken criticism of their erstwhile leader, former … [Read more...] about Rep. Rosendale joins GOP in booting Cheney as House conference chair