Politics Archives

Congress finally moves to stop surprise medical billing as part of spending deal

December 22, 2020 8:40 AM CNN

Congress has finally addressed one of Americans’ biggest health care headaches: surprise medical billing. Lawmakers included a bipartisan,…

Naval Academy exams being reviewed for ‘inconsistencies’

December 22, 2020 8:19 AM CNN

Hundreds of students at the US Naval Academy at Annapolis have received a grade of “incomplete” as the academy reviews “potential…

From pivotal endorsement to Cabinet advice, Jim Clyburn is here for Joe Biden

December 22, 2020 5:00 AM CNN

Don’t call Rep. Jim Clyburn a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s inner circle. Yes, with his pivotal endorsement of Biden in the South…

Some White House advisers fear Trump’s final days

December 22, 2020 4:45 AM CNN

President Donald Trump has turned to a fringe group of advisers peddling increasingly dubious tactics to overturn the results of the election,…

House conservatives strategize with Trump and Pence in push to challenge Biden’s win

December 22, 2020 4:44 AM CNN

Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks and fellow House conservatives met privately on Monday with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence as the…

US announces new criminal charges in Pan Am terrorist bombing

December 22, 2020 2:48 AM CNN

US Attorney General William Barr on Monday announced criminal charges against an alleged bombmaker in the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am flight 103…

Congress votes on new Covid-19 stimulus deal

December 22, 2020 12:50 AM CNN

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Congress approves long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package, overcoming months of gridlock

December 21, 2020 10:01 PM CNN

Congress voted Monday evening to approve a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…

Trump issues executive order requiring ‘beautiful’ federal architecture

December 21, 2020 9:17 PM CNN

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday looking to ensure that federal buildings feature “beautiful” architecture,…

Here’s which Biden Cabinet and other top roles haven’t been announced yet

December 21, 2020 8:21 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden has yet to announce several key roles in his incoming administration, including attorney general, labor secretary and…

House approves $900 billion COVID rescue package, sending it to the Senate

December 21, 2020 7:30 PM CNN

The House of Representatives on Monday passed a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and…

Biden poised to nominate Connecticut education chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary

December 21, 2020 7:16 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Connecticut education commissioner Miguel Cardona as his education secretary, two people familiar…

Congress poised to pass long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package

December 21, 2020 6:41 PM CNN

Congress is on the verge of passing a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver…

West Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades

December 21, 2020 5:15 PM CNN

The US Military Academy at West Point is dealing with the fallout from a major cheating incident involving 73 cadets, the largest cheating episode at…

White House considers Covid testing requirement for travelers from UK

December 21, 2020 5:14 PM CNN

The White House is considering requiring travelers from the United Kingdom to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before arriving in the…

White House considers testing requirement for travelers from the United Kingdom

December 21, 2020 5:01 PM CNN

The White House is considering requiring travelers from the United Kingdom to present proof of a negative coronavirus test before arriving in the…

State Department reverts to Phase 1 Covid-19 restrictions amid nationwide surge in cases

December 21, 2020 4:43 PM CNN

The State Department is reverting back to Phase 1 Covid-19 guidelines, which include limiting travel to mission critical trips and putting…

Barr says no need for special counsels to investigate election or Hunter Biden

December 21, 2020 4:30 PM CNN

Attorney General William Barr on Monday rejected several of President Donald Trump’s inflammatory and unfounded statements regarding the…

Four key ways Barr broke with Trump at the attorney general’s news conference

December 21, 2020 4:23 PM CNN

Two days before he leaves the Justice Department, Attorney General William Barr offered his sharpest rebuke to date of President Donald Trump’s…

US Navy sails nuclear submarine through Strait of Hormuz

December 21, 2020 3:23 PM CNN

The US Navy nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine USS Georgia transited the Strait of Hormuz Monday accompanied by two additional American…

Biden receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on live television

December 21, 2020 3:06 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on live television Monday afternoon and reassured…

Biden receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

December 21, 2020 1:30 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in public on Monday afternoon. The shot was…

Biden to receive Covid-19 vaccine Monday

December 21, 2020 1:12 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to receive the first dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in public on Monday. Biden’s…

Barr contradicts Trump by saying it ‘certainly appears’ Russia behind cyberattack

December 21, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Outgoing Attorney General William Barr on Monday said it “certainly appears” Russia is behind a massive cyberattack on US federal…

Fauci says he would advise against additional restrictions on UK travel as country grapples with new coronavirus variant

December 21, 2020 10:11 AM CNN

US public health officials are not currently advising the White House to intensify restrictions on travel from the United Kingdom, even as a slew of…

Stimulus vote interrupts Georgia runoff campaign

December 21, 2020 9:57 AM CNN

As lawmakers in Washington rush to pass a $900 billion stimulus plan to offer relief to millions of Americans dealing with the impact of the…

House Democrats subpoena HHS and CDC directors for documents in political interference investigation

December 21, 2020 8:53 AM CNN

House Democrats on Monday subpoenaed Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Robert E. Lee statue removed from US Capitol

December 21, 2020 8:13 AM CNN

Virginia’s statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was removed from the US Capitol overnight Sunday, Gov. Ralph Northam’s office…

Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election

December 18, 2020 2:41 PM Chelsea Briar

Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…

Wyoming state representative apologizes after racist tweet

December 17, 2020 11:21 AM Associated Press

A Wyoming state legislator has apologized after posting a racist tweet about the state’s first Black…

Wyoming PSC chairwoman stepping down 4 years before term end

December 16, 2020 12:31 PM Associated Press

The chairwoman of the Wyoming Public Service Commission is resigning four years before her term is scheduled to…

House leaders at odds over health protocol

December 16, 2020 12:29 PM News Team

Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke says he will not postpone the 2021 legislative session.…

Wyoming delegation recognizes Electoral College vote

December 15, 2020 1:35 PM Associated Press

The three members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation have recognized the result of Monday’s Electoral College vote after weeks of unsubstantiated…

Biden speaks on Electoral College votes

November 9, 2020 9:53 AM News Team

President-elect Joe Biden will make remarks at 5:30 p.m. MDT after state electors certify votes in the 2020 presidential…

Idaho’s 4 electors cast votes for Trump and Pence

December 14, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

As laid out by federal law, Idaho’s Electoral College delegates will cast the state’s presidential votes at noon Monday at the Idaho State…

Gov. Little joins with Idaho GOP in supporting Texas lawsuit on election integrity

December 10, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Thursday he proudly stands with the Idaho Republican Party in supporting Texas in its efforts to ensure American’s…

Wyoming won’t join states backing Texas election lawsuit

December 10, 2020 5:30 PM Associated Press

Wyoming will not join Republican-led states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit filed by Texas questioning election procedures in…

Wyoming governor asked to join lawsuit against Biden victory

December 10, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

A group of 32 Wyoming lawmakers and newly elected lawmakers have signed a letter to Republican Gov. Mark Gordon asking him to join other…

Gov. Little holds town hall Tuesday

December 8, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little Tuesday at noon (MDT).…

In farewell, Wyoming senator urges colleagues to cooperate

December 2, 2020 4:52 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s low-key senior U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi said goodbye to colleagues Wednesday by urging them to focus more on where they agree and not so much on…

Wyoming governor: GOP COVID-19 resolution ‘unfortunate’

December 2, 2020 10:05 AM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor says he disagrees with a state Republican Party resolution calling on him to rescind a state of emergency in place since the onset…

Malek announces Lt. Gov. candidacy

November 30, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

Idaho attorney Luke Malek has announced he will be a republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. …

Wyoming lawmakers to hold 2 swearing-in ceremonies

November 24, 2020 2:41 PM Associated Press

Legislative leaders in Wyoming voted Tuesday to hold two swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers, one that will follow public health orders to…

Election official: Barely a hint of voting fraud in Idaho

November 24, 2020 2:19 PM Associated Press

There was no evidence of widespread election fraud in Idaho during the Nov. 3 election, state election officials…

Voter turnout in Utah breaks 1964 record

November 24, 2020 9:50 AM Associated Press

Utah had record high voter turnout this year, with a staggering 90% of active voters casting…

8 people apply for vacant House seat in Wyoming district

November 18, 2020 10:30 AM Associated Press

Eight people have submitted applications for a vacant House seat after Gillette Republican Rep. Roy Edwards died from COVID-19 on Nov. 2, the day…

Trump set to make remarks from Rose Garden

November 13, 2020 2:11 PM News Team

President Trump delivers an update on Operation Warp Speed at 2:00 p.m.…

Wyoming has rare 2-way race for House speaker position

November 13, 2020 12:13 PM Associated Press

Two Republican lawmakers will compete on Saturday to determine which one will become the next speaker of the Wyoming House of…

Gov. Little holds town hall Tuesday

November 10, 2020 9:39 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave…

Biden, in first remarks as president-elect, says ‘I pledge to be an American who seeks not to divide, but to unify’

November 7, 2020 1:16 PM News Team

President-elect Joe Biden is planning to address the nation on Saturday…

ELECTION UPDATES: Biden is 46th president after Pennsylvania win

November 3, 2020 5:19 PM News Team, Associated Press

Democrat Joe Biden has won Pennsylvania, surpassing the 270 electoral vote threshold to take the White House and become the 46th president of the…

EXPLAINER: Why AP called Pennsylvania for Biden

November 7, 2020 9:55 AM Associated Press

The Associated Press declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST. …

Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP

November 7, 2020 9:46 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) – Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black woman elected vice president of the United States, shattering barriers that have…

Trump set to make remarks from White House

November 5, 2020 4:19 PM News Team

President Donald Trump is set to make his first public appearance since the early morning hours after Election…

Voters back hunting amendment, re-elect GOP lawman

November 4, 2020 11:41 AM Associated Press

Utah voters have approved making hunting and fishing a constitutional right and given the state’s Republican attorney general another…

New Chief Justice named as Roger Burdick moves to Vice Chief

November 4, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court announced Wednesday Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Burdick will be stepping down as Chief Justice at the end of his…

WATCH: Biden speaks about elections

November 4, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to make a statement about the 2020 Presidential Election at 11:30 a.m.…

Idaho voters OK amendment setting 35 legislative districts

November 4, 2020 9:38 AM Associated Press

Three members of Idaho’s U.S. congressional delegation kept their seats and voters permanently set the number of Idaho’s legislative districts at…

Republican Jim Risch retains Idaho Senate seat

November 3, 2020 9:11 PM Associated Press

Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch has been reelected to Congress, defeating Democrat challenger Paulette…

Fulcher retains Idaho House seat

November 3, 2020 11:10 PM Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher retained his seat in Congress.…

Simpson retains Idaho House seat

November 3, 2020 10:46 PM Associated Press

Republican Mike Simpson wins reelection to U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…

Madison County keeps voter poles busy

November 3, 2020 10:04 PM Ariel Schroeder

A bigger wave of voters than expected hit polling places in Madison…

Trump, Lummis and Cheney win in Wyoming

November 3, 2020 7:28 PM Associated Press

Republican former U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis was elected to an open U.S. Senate seat while Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney won a third term in…

Secretary of State issues warning about suspicious election day calls

November 3, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Secretary of State Lawerence Denney is alerting voters about suspicious robocalls warning voters to “stay home, stay safe” on election day.…

A Wyoming first: 4 women compete for US House, Senate

November 3, 2020 3:39 PM Associated Press

Voters for the first time will decide Tuesday between four women as the major party candidates for U.S. House and Senate in Wyoming – two Republicans…

Wyoming state Rep Roy Edwards dies of undisclosed illness

November 3, 2020 10:17 AM Associated Press

Wyoming state Rep. Roy Edwards of Gillette died of an undisclosed illness a day before the general election, a fellow lawmaker…

Republicans look to maintain both Idaho US House seats

November 3, 2020 9:54 AM Associated Press

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson has swept aside challenges from within his own party in primaries and then Democratic contenders in general…

Jordan, Risch vie for Idaho’s U.S. Senate seat

November 3, 2020 9:28 AM Associated Press

Democrat Paulette Jordan is no stranger to long shots, occasionally touting her trips to the shooting range during her campaign to unseat U.S. Sen.…

Fourth-graders meet IF Mayor to learn election process

November 2, 2020 5:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

Before Tuesday’s historic elections, there are still lessons to be learned about the political…

Bannock, Bonneville Counties early votes exceed half of 2016 total votes

November 2, 2020 5:42 PM Emma Iannacone

Early voting was encouraged by Idaho state officials all year, in order to keep Election Day polls from becoming super spreaders of the…

How to watch IDGOP’s virtual election night event

November 2, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

The Idaho Republican Party has canceled the in-person election night celebration on…

Officials: Early Idaho voting compensates for fewer polls

November 2, 2020 2:31 PM Associated Press

The number of voting locations across Idaho for Tuesday’s election is down about 15% from usual due to the coronavirus, but a huge surge in early…

KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Mike Saville

October 30, 2020 10:55 AM Emma Iannacone

Saville is running to represent District 28 in the state…

$12 million bond for new Chubbuck library up for vote

October 28, 2020 11:02 AM Emma Iannacone

The Portneuf District Library has grown out of the original location and needs a new…

Idaho AG: County ban on political apparel at polls incorrect

October 28, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

It is legal to wear T-shirts or buttons supporting candidates or issues to the polls, as long there is no overt politicking done by that person, a…

GOP candidate’s campaign donations went illegally over limit

October 27, 2020 4:30 PM Associated Press

Republican Burgess Owens is refunding and reallocating illegal campaign donations that went above contribution…

KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Jeff Hough

October 26, 2020 10:40 AM Emma Iannacone

Jeff Hough took the job as interim Bannock County Commissioner during the summer after Commissioner Steve Brown…

KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Lisa Alexander

October 26, 2020 10:40 AM Emma Iannacone

If elected, Lisa Alexander would be the 4th woman to ever serve as Bannock County Commissioner and the first in about 20…

Locals gather in Blackfoot to watch final Presidential Debate

October 22, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – People across the nation reacted to watching the Presidential Debate on Thursday night. Almost 100 people showed up to…