Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands
The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with development, as President …
Arizona DPS do 24-hour patrols again in some border areas
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety has returned round-the-clock patrols to Nogales with plans to have 24-hour patrols to a second area later this year.
Nevada high court defends Tahoe bear activists' free speech
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Social media comments about protecting bears that were posted by Lake Tahoe activists referring to a longtime wildlife biologist as a murdere…
Royal farewell: Harry, Meghan on final duty before new life
LONDON (AP) — It’s definitely a farewell. But will it be fond?
Targets of crackdown in China fear government's reach in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The photo of his father was barely recognizable. The old man looked unusually pale and tired, and his customary beard was shaved off. The son…
With painted faces, artists fight facial recognition tech
LONDON (AP) — As night falls in London, Georgina Rowlands and Anna Hart start applying makeup. Instead of lipstick and eyeliner, they’re covering their faces w…
With much work unfinished, Virginia lawmakers extend session
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's 2020 legislative session blew past its scheduled close Saturday with plenty of business, including the approval of a new state …
Venezuela on agenda for Trump's meeting with Brazil's leader
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump would not commit Saturday to continue holding off on hitting Brazil with tariffs on imports of its aluminum and …
Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is down to two major candidates, and it shows.
Suburbanites are voting and that's good news for Joe Biden
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Nearly two years after suburbanites helped drive a Democratic surge, there are clear signs these voters are engaged and primed to vote…
New Mexico conventions set primary lineups for Congress
POJOAQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former CIA operative Valerie Plame's bid for a congressional seat in northern New Mexico fell flat at a statewide Democratic convention S…
Trump 'not concerned' as coronavirus cases rise in DC area
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he isn't concerned “at all” about the coronavirus getting closer to the White House after the nation's capi…
Florida: 2 dead in the state who tested positive for virus
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Two people who tested positive for the new coronavirus have died in Florida, marking the first deaths on the East Coast attributed…
Florida lawmakers head into budget talks to bridge $1.4B gap
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Negotiators from the Florida House and Senate worked through the weekend to begin reconciling a $1.4 billion chasm in their respective…
Florida lawmakers face budget hurdles in final sprint
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The clock is ticking for Florida lawmakers as they sprint toward adjournment. They're already losing an hour this weekend because of D…
Trump's challenge: keeping his act fresh in reelection year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Donald Trump show has a consistent script. Same villains. Same nicknames. Same grievances. Same hero: himself.