The Latest Breaking News from Steve Daines

Trump said he ‘likes’ Flock cameras. So a Montana Senate candidate shot one on camera: ‘Flock off, man!’

He is running as an independent.

We Got This Covered · Sep 15

Senate committee approves public land reauthorization fund

Congress is hopeful that the popularity of U.S. national parks and other public lands can translate into bipartisan support for a deferred maintenance fund whose reauthorization expired last year.  The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved a bill to reauthorize a fund providing $1.9 billion annually over…

Roll Call · Jun 17

At the Races: Going for the Golden State

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary…

Roll Call · Jun 2

Rating change: Montana Senate moves out of Solid

ANALYSIS — Democrats have a difficult and narrow road to the Senate majority, but Republicans apparently want to make it a bit easier. While Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s expected departure to join President Donald Trump’s Cabinet doesn’t alter the Senate battleground, Montana Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute drop changes the landscape.…

Roll Call · Mar 10

At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan.

Roll Call · Mar 5

‘Maga warrior’ nominated by Trump to lead DHS said shooting of January 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt was justified – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Mar 5

Sen. Steve Daines announces surprise retirement

Montana Republican Steve Daines withdrew his Senate reelection paperwork Wednesday minutes before the deadline.

Roll Call · Mar 4

ICE shootings heighten criticism of Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in the middle of blowback from Congress about public safety in immigration enforcement.

Roll Call · Jan 28

Americans Brace for Steeper Hospital Costs: Senate Health Care Bill Rejection Fuels 2026 Surge

The Senate rejected a bill extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving millions of Americans facing doubled or tripled health insurance premiums starting January 2026.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025

‘You can run, but you can’t hide’: Trump ally backs Israeli strike, says it was just like the raid on Bin Laden

This war doesn't feel like it's ending anytime soon.

We Got This Covered · Sep 11, 2025