WASHINGTON (CN) — President Donald Trump has pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who twice pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. “It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon,” the president announced over Twitter on … [Read more...] about Former national security adviser Flynn gets Thanksgiving pardon from Trump

(MTFP) HELENA — Committee leadership roles for the 2021 legislative session made public this week indicate that pragmatic Republicans in the Legislature’s “Solutions Caucus” faction will continue to play key roles in shaping state policy as Montana enters a new world of unified Republican control. Most notably, newly elected Speaker of the House Wylie Galt, R-Martinsdale, … [Read more...] about 2021 Legislature: ‘Solutions Caucus’ members to lead key committees

Missoula City Council member Jesse Ramos advocated for caution in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Monday night, roughly two weeks after contracting the virus. Ramos acknowledged his positive COVID test during this week's City Council meeting, saying he made a “quick and speedy recovery,” largely because of youth and health. He is Missoula's first locally elected official … [Read more...] about Missoula City Council member Ramos tested positive for COVID-19; urges caution

(CN) — In announcing his slate of foreign policy and national security top officials, President-elect Joe Biden signaled a sharp divergence from Donald Trump’s “America First” policy and vowed to cooperate with allies, use diplomacy to check adversaries and prioritize the fight against climate change.  “America is back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it,” Biden … [Read more...] about ‘Diplomacy is back:’ Biden introduces foreign policy, national security teams

(KPAX) Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte on Tuesday named the first member of his cabinet, announcing that outgoing U.S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme will be the new Republican administration’s budget director. Alme, who has degrees in law and business, just announced his resignation Monday from the U.S. attorney job in Billings. Gianforte said voters gave his administration a … [Read more...] about Gianforte appoints former U.S Attorney Alme as budget director