Congress Should Do Their Job and Pass Budgets

The partial government shutdown has officially become the longest in United States history. The shutdown has entered it’s 22nd day, just 24-hours after many federal workers received pay-stubs that were zeroed out in pay. Approximately 800,000 federal employees nationwide find themselves in economic uncertainty while many of them are required to continue to punch in […]

Where Does Trump’s SCOTUS Nominee Land on Health Care and Preexisting Conditions?

Last night President Trump officially nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court during a prime-time ceremony. The onslaught of political dollars will begin to flood into states like North Dakota to try and influence not only the opinion of our state’s Senators but also the voting public. The rush of campaign ads will also be […]

What Did Hoeven Gain From His Trip To Russia?

By now you may have learned that North Dakota’s Senator John Hoeven was one of eight Republican Senators to spend our Independence Day in Russia. July 4th was only one of the multi-day trip Hoeven and his seven colleagues spent in the region. If you hadn’t heard about it until now, that may be because […]

Has the Democratic National Committee Learned Much About Rural America Since 2016?

With a little over five months until the midterm election, I’m beginning to wonder if national Democrats have changed much from 2016. Missteps, alienating certain industries, and a dwindling advantage in voter enthusiasm should give them pause and push them to reach out to places like North Dakota. If they don’t put in the effort […]

Due to Tax Reform, Department of Justice won’t Defend Parts of Affordable Care Act

Late last week, the Trump Administration through the Department of Justice said they would not defend key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The move may jeopardize protections for pre-existing conditions. Their decision came in a lawsuit brought by Republican-led states. North Dakota is involved. The DOJ filing was met with concern by Congressional Democrats […]