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[...]
North Dakota’s two U.S. senators are applauding a federal shift affecting nursing homes. The Biden administration’s staffing mandate—requiring facilities to meet minimum daily care-hour thresholds and maintain a registered nurse onsite at all times—has now been repealed. Supporters of the change argue[...]
Sen. Kevin Cramer is taking an unexpected stand — and a practical one. The North Dakota Republican, known for his defense of coal and oil, is teaming up with a Rhode Island Democrat to preserve the EPA’s greenhouse gas reporting program. It’s[...]
Fifteen years ago, Kevin Cramer stood shoulder to shoulder with North Dakotans who felt dismissed by Washington elites. Back then, he spoke at tea party rallies defending the same kind of grassroots anger now fueling the “No Kings” protests. But this time,[...]
When Sen. Kevin Cramer stood on the Senate floor and called out partisan obstruction, he made a fair point: elections have consequences, and presidents deserve their picks—within reason. But what happens when loyalty to party overrides a nominee’s record? The Senate’s job[...]
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Sen. Kevin Cramer is once again backing a major defense initiative—this time, the proposed “Golden Dome,” a $175 billion missile defense system modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome. The plan calls for a network of early warning systems and space-based interceptors, with North[...]
At a time when U.S.-Canada relations are under real strain — with talk of a “51st state” rattling Ottawa and raising eyebrows in diplomatic circles — Senator Kevin Cramer’s appointment as co-chair of the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group carries added importance for[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Frustration is mounting in North Dakota as residents push for more direct engagement with their congressional delegation. Outside the federal courthouse in Bismarck, about 50 people gathered, delivering letters to lawmakers and demanding in-person town halls. Their concerns range from veteran health[...]
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