We often hear politicians loudly championing “state’s rights” and railing against “federal overreach”—especially when the White House is held by the opposing party. But what happens when the political tables turn? Columnist Jim Shaw pulls back the curtain on a group of[...]
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Fedorchak Forum to be held Tuesday, October 21
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30–6:15 p.m. CT (4:30–5:15 p.m. MT). This is the sixth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer[...]
Port: When do those checks and balances kick in?
When power tests the limits of principle, the response reveals more than any campaign speech. Columnist Rob Port recalls a recent conversation with North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, who once told him her red line for Donald Trump was simple: he must[...]
North Dakota US Rep. Fedorchak to hold constituent meetings in Minot Today
October 6, 2025 Press Release Minot, ND — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Minot tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here. “These[...]
Fedorchak celebrates Taiwan ag commitment, boosting markets for North Dakota soybeans and corn
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined the Taiwan-U.S. Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission at the U.S. Capitol, where Taiwan announced a $10 billion commitment to purchase American agricultural products between 2025 and 2028. The agreement includes soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef[...]
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Since Aug. 1 tariffs, ND farmers struggle to sell soybeans
For North Dakota soybean farmers, this harvest season brings more anxiety than relief. With China pulling back from U.S. purchases after new tariffs, markets have dried up and prices have slipped, leaving families like Christie Jaeger’s wondering how long they can hold[...]
Fedorchak praises individual meetings, decries town halls as ‘political theater’
Rep. Julie Fedorchak is making time for North Dakotans — just not in the form of public town halls. Instead, she’s holding one-on-one meetings where constituents can speak directly about their concerns, from the high cost of child care to frustrations with[...]
Fedorchak to hold fourth virtual town hall Monday
Rep. Julie Fedorchak is keeping her promise to stay accessible, hosting her fourth virtual town hall Monday evening — a chance for North Dakotans to ask questions directly. Fresh off in-person office hours in Fargo, she’s signaling a hands-on approach to constituent[...]
Fedorchak’s resolution to overturn burdensome ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule heads to President Trump’s desk
When progress gets punished, something’s gone wrong. That’s the argument behind Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s first successful resolution, which just passed the U.S. House. At stake is the Biden-era return of the “Once-In-Always-In” rule — a policy that locks industrial sites into strict[...]
Plain Talk: ‘We found out about it in the newspaper’, we talked about it at the Blue Rider
This episode of Plain Talk was recorded live at Minot’s Blue Rider bar, bringing community and conversation together in a familiar local setting. U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak spoke candidly about the unexpected cuts at the ND Center for Persons with Disabilities and[...]
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Fedorchak Speech: Ten reasons to phase out taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar energy
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight ten reasons why we must phase out tax credits for wind and solar energy. She urged her colleagues in Congress to prioritize grid security and eliminate the incentives that are distorting[...]
Fedorchak to host Telephone Town Hall on Thursday, May 1
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak will host a statewide telephone town hall on Thursday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. CT. North Dakotans must sign up on her website by noon that day to participate. This is the second in a series of live events[...]
Senate GOP budget resolution sets stage for raising debt limit by as much as $5 trillion
Senate Republicans are setting the stage for a sweeping budget plan that could raise the national debt ceiling by up to $5 trillion. Released Wednesday, the resolution outlines a fast-track process to extend Trump-era tax cuts and slash federal spending—all without Democratic[...]
Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall
Julie Fedorchak’s first public forum since taking office wasn’t held in a gym or town hall—it happened over the phone, reaching thousands of North Dakotans from their own homes. In the spotlight: Social Security, Medicaid, and education funding. Fedorchak assured constituents that[...]
Rep. Fedorchak announces tele-town hall March 25
Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak announced she will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening. The tele-town hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. Central Tuesday. Participants must register for the event in advance through Fedorchak’s website by 5 p.m. Monday. “I[...]
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North Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters
North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they[...]