The Latest Breaking News from Montana

Two incumbents lost in Montana Senate primaries, the most in one year since 2010

Two Republican incumbents lost in the Montana Senate primaries on June 2. This was the first year since 2010 in which more than one incumbent lost in the chamber's primaries.

Ballotpedia · Jun 4

Montana voters have decided on 266 ballot measures since statehood in 1889

Between 1889, when Montana became a state, and 2025, Montana voters decided on 266 ballot measures. Of those, 165 (62%) were approved, and 101 (38%) were defeated. The Montana State Legislature voted to refer 163 ballot measures to the state ballot between 1889 and 2025, while 99 citizen initiatives were…

Ballotpedia · Jun 4

Bison restoration efforts and grazing rights hinge on one question: Are bison wildlife?

Bison are political animals. A federal decision to revoke grazing leases for bison on public lands on the rolling plains of eastern Montana is the latest manifestation of long-standing contention. The largest land animal in North America, bison are considered a “keystone” species, meaning they have high ecological and cultural…

The Conversation · Jun 4

Photos of primary races across the US as candidates compete to get on the ballots for the midterms

Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota cast ballots on Tuesday in primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterm general election in November.

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Democratic Primaries 2026: California Governor Race and House Battles Put Party Future on the Line

Tuesday's elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota will determine nominees in several battleground races.

International Business Times · Jun 2

Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund scrapped, acting attorney general Todd Blanche confirms – as it happened

Blanche confirms fund set up to compensate president’s allies will not go ahead after fierce backlash and court setbacks

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

James Van Der Beek's Ex-Wife Heather McComb Says 'I Do' Three Months After His Death

Heather McComb married Scott Michael Campbell in a small, faith-centred ceremony in Missoula, Montana, three months after the death of her ex-husband, James Van Der Beek.

International Business Times UK · Jun 1

Who Is Scott Michael Campbell? James Van Der Beek's Ex-Wife Finds Love Again After His Death

Heather McComb has married actor Scott Michael Campbell in Montana, three months after mourning ex‑husband James Van Der Beek. Her joyful wedding posts sit alongside a deeply felt tribute to the late Dawson's Creek star.

International Business Times UK · Jun 1

ICE sued over “inhumane” conditions at Camp East Montana in West Texas

The El Paso tent camp has seen at least three detainee deaths, a measles outbreak and nearly 50 detention standards violations in less than a year of operation.

The Texas Tribune · May 30