Steve Daines

Senators aim to pass a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill in honor of late colleague Lindsey Graham, but progress is uncertain due to lack of clear support from President Donald Trump and competition with other legislative priorities. While the White House claims Trump supports the bill, some senators insist they need direct confirmation from the president before moving forward.

A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.

US Senator Steve Daines has urged Washington and Beijing to avoid escalating tensions through tit-for-tat actions, citing China’s recent export controls against American rare earth firms and the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist several Chinese technology companies. Daines is a member of the Senate's Foreign Relations and Finance Committees.

Republican Senator Steve Daines denied meeting with Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun during her recent US visit, stating she only met his staff. Cheng claimed they met, but Daines refuted this in an interview with South China Morning Post.

The leader of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang met with Trump ally Steve Daines and other US lawmakers in Washington. She outlined the party's position on defense and energy, supporting American arms sales to the island.

A Montana Senate race features three candidates following Republican Sen. Steve Daines' exit. Kurt Alme, backed by Trump and former Sen. Tim Sheehy, faces Seth Bodnar and Reilly Neill. Bodnar leads fundraising as an independent, while GOP dominance complicates chances for non-Republican candidates.

The Montana Senate race features three candidates: former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, ex-University of Montana President Seth Bodnar, and former state Rep. Reilly Neill, following Republican Sen. Steve Daines' exit. Alme, backed by Donald Trump and GOP figures, faces challenges from Bodnar and Neill, with Bodnar leading in fundraising.

Senator Steve Daines, a Republican, withdrew from his re-election bid minutes before the filing deadline, allowing Kurt Alme to avoid competition in the Republican Senate primary. The move is described as a Republican switcheroo that cleared the way for Alme's candidacy.

Voters in Montana will head to the polls in a Tuesday primary to decide who will succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, a Republican, has the support of President Trump and the retiring senator. Several candidates are jockeying for the Democratic nod.

Senate Republicans are seeking confirmation from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the Justice Department's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is terminated to revive their immigration enforcement bill. Blanche's testimony before the House Appropriations Committee is critical for providing clarity, as GOP senators remain divided over the fund's implications.

Montana voters will select nominees in the state primary to replace retiring Republican incumbents in the U.S. Senate and House. Key candidates include Kurt Alme for Senate and Aaron Flint for the 1st Congressional District, both endorsed by Donald Trump and top Republicans. State legislative primaries highlight divisions within Montana’s Republican Party, including the 'Nasty Nine' senators who opposed party leadership.

Montana voters will select nominees in Tuesday’s state primary to replace two prominent Republican incumbents: U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke.

Montana voters will choose Republican nominees to replace retiring U.S. Senate and House members in the primary. Key candidates include Kurt Alme for Senate and Aaron Flint for House, with independent Seth Bodnar as a potential general election challenger. State legislative primaries highlight divisions within Montana’s Republican Party, including the 'Nasty Nine' mavericks.

Groups are spending over $5 million in Montana’s Democratic Senate primary, with PACs targeting candidates Reilly Neill and Alani Bankhead. The More Jobs, Less Government PAC, linked to Steve Daines, criticizes Bankhead, while the Progressive Vet PAC supports her. Both parties are backing candidates seen as unlikely to win the general election.

President Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the Senate runoff has caused division among Republicans, with some fearing it could jeopardize a traditionally safe GOP seat. Democrats, including James Talarico, now face a contested primary, while GOP leaders debate whether Paxton or Cornyn is the stronger candidate to counter Talarico in November.

Trump is selectively re-engaging in midterm endorsements, focusing on races where his support can help Republicans win while avoiding contests that might cause party division. His strategy has shifted toward helping the GOP maintain House control after recent Supreme Court rulings on redistricting, particularly following Virginia's redistricting decision.