Podcasts about montana attorney general austin knudsen

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins the program to discusses his recent initiatives. From authorizing state troopers to enforce federal immigration laws and supporting legislation to fight back against illicit drugs in our communities. We also discuss the controversial DNRC […] The post Austin Knudsen: DNRC Land Grab? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins us to discuss the crisis at the U.S.-Canada and Mexico borders, the fentanyl epidemic—Montana's #1 public safety threat with overdose deaths up 2,000% in three years—and his fight against banks debanking conservatives. Next, pollster and political analyst Patrick Ruffini breaks down his book Party of the People, shares his insights on populism, and dives into recent polling—including Elon Musk's likability and 2024 election over-performers. Then, History As It Happens host Martin Di Caro examines the global shift between democracy and authoritarianism, the growing rejection of the establishment, whether history truly repeats itself, and how government failures have fueled public distrust. Finally, in Kiley's Corner, we cover UMass denying a student his $10,000 prize for making a half-court shot and the shocking details of the Zizian cult, a radical transgender group linked to the killing of a Border Patrol agent and a California landlord. Don't miss these crucial conversations, only on Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Austin Knudsen is serving as the Attorney General of Montana. He formerly served as the Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. As Attorney General, Austin has made combating the drug pandemic and supporting law enforcement a main focus — ensuring that Montana is a safe place to live and raise a family.-Patrick Ruffini is a pollster, political analyst, and co-founder of Echelon Insights, a leading firm specializing in public opinion research and data-driven strategy. Follow him on X @PatrickRuffini.-Martin Di Caro is an award-winning broadcaster and host of 'History As It Happens,' a podcast that delves into current events through a historical perspective.Follow him on X @MartinDiCaro. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I sit down with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen to discuss his proactive stance on gun rights through the lawsuits filed in 2024. Discover how these legal challenges are shaping the landscape for firearms businesses in Montana: Legal Frontlines: Attorney General Knudsen outlines the specifics of the lawsuits against the Biden administration's gun control measures, including the battle over forced reset triggers and the broader implications for Second Amendment rights. Impact on Montana Firearms Businesses: We delve into how these legal actions aim to protect local gun shops, manufacturers, and shooting ranges, ensuring they can operate without undue federal interference. Future of Gun Rights in Montana: Hear insights on what these lawsuits might mean for the future of gun legislation in Montana and how they could set precedents for other states. Why Tune In: Exclusive Insights: Get an insider's view from the state's top legal officer on the ground-breaking legal strategies employed to defend constitutional rights. Business Implications: Learn how these legal battles could affect the daily operations and long-term viability of firearms businesses in Montana. Community and Policy: Understand how Montana's approach to gun rights could influence community safety, policy, and personal freedoms. #AustinKnudsen #MontanaGunRights #FirearmsLawsuits #2024LegalBattles #MontanaBusiness #SecondAmendment #Podcast

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether minors can get an abortion without parental consent.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered caller questions for the first hour and then we had City Talk discussing sidewalks.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins the program and talk about a newly discovered plan by Canadian authorities to survey a gun show in Bozeman, much to the AG’s displeasure. Knudsen also addressed a wind farm proposal in eastern Montana […] The post Canadian Surveillance Request at MT Gun Shows, Wind Farms first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen talked about a variety of topics.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen paid a studio visit to discuss helping young victims of abuse and crime through the funding extension of a Montana child advocacy program. The post Settlement Funds Youth Crime Victim Center, w/ AG Austin Knudsen first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered caller questions for an hour.

On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck and Sam are joined by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has filed 56 lawsuits against the Harris-Biden administration, challenging policies such as an unlawful voter registration scheme and calling for the removal of Biden's education secretary. Later, investigative reporter Matthew Foldi from The Spectator examines the Afghanistan disaster, highlighting the U.S.'s ongoing lack of a policy to evacuate its citizens overseas and the administration's failure to provide accountability. Plus, stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, covering the FBI indictment of Matthew Farrwell for the killing of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child, and Jenna's Sunshine Moment, bringing a bit of positivity to your day.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Matthew Foldi is an investigative reporter at the Spectator and is joining us today to discuss his series of articles on the withdrawal in Afghanistan. You can follow him on X @MatthewFoldi-Attorney General Austin Knudsen grew up just outside of Culbertson, in the northeast corner of Montana, where his family has farmed and ranched for five generations. Austin grew up participating in 4-H, raising steers to show at the fair, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) throughout high school. In fact, Austin met his wife, Christie, while they both served as FFA State Officers during their freshman year at Montana State University-Bozeman.Austin put himself through college in Bozeman working jobs at the local butcher shop and a hardware store, and returning each summer to work on the family farm and ranch, growing wheat and sugar beets, and raising angus cattle. Austin and Christie were married shortly after graduation and moved to Missoula where Austin earned his law degree from the University of Montana.After law school, Austin and Christie moved their young family back to the farm and ranch where Austin worked at a law firm in Plentywood before opening his own practice in Culbertson. As a private attorney, Austin represented just about every kind of legal case imaginable, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, land use, oil and gas, and real estate transactions.In 2010, Austin defeated a two-term incumbent and was elected to serve as the Representative for House District 34. While serving in Helena, Austin quickly noticed the extent of the disconnect between Helena bureaucrats and the political insiders and the rest of the people across Montana, so he pursued leadership roles in his caucus and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore during his second session. During his third and fourth sessions in 2015 and 2017, Austin was elected by all 100 members of the House of Representatives to lead them as Speaker of the House. Austin was one of the youngest people to serve as Speaker in Montana history — and in the nation. Austin was also the only two-term Speaker since term limits were imposed.The Knudsen family lived just about as far from Helena as any other legislator, so during the sessions Austin and Christie and their three kids — Leah, Connor, and Reagan — would move as a family to Helena. As a Legislator and Speaker, Austin worked to ensure his constituents had a voice, and that taxpayers were getting the most out of the hard-earned money they send to the state. In addition to his maximum four legislative sessions, Austin presided over a 2017 Special Session in which he led a united Republican caucus to defeat multiple tax increase attempts by the Governor.Back in Culbertson as a private attorney, Austin was astounded by the lack of prosecutions coming out of the County Attorney's office, and the illegal drugs and related crime that was devastating his community. Following a drive-by shooting outside of their kids' school, Austin and Christie knew they had to do more to make their community safe, and in 2018 Austin was elected Roosevelt County Attorney.As a county prosecutor, Austin worked hand-in-hand with the full range of law enforcement personnel, including on the Fort Peck Reservation, to ramp up prosecutions and put violent offenders behind bars. In 2020, Austin ran for Montana Attorney General because the illegal drug pandemic and resulting violence are a statewide problem. In fact, violent crime has increased more than 30% in just over a decade.As Attorney General, Austin has made combating the drug pandemic and supporting law enforcement a main focus — ensuring that Montana is a safe place to live and raise a family. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how the leftist lawfare and a weak judiciary hamper Montana Republicans' effectiveness and to discuss the partisan campaign to disbar him for disagreeing with the Montana Supreme Court.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

On this episode of “The Federalist Radio Hour,” Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to explain how the leftist lawfare and a weak judiciary hamper Montana Republicans’ effectiveness and to discuss the partisan campaign to disbar him for disagreeing with the Montana Supreme Court. If you care about combatting […]

Congressional candidate Monica Tranel answered questions for a full hour and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen did the same.

Glenn and Stu discuss the embarrassing videos the Harris campaign is putting out to make Harris and Walz seem down to earth and "folksy." This year's election health crisis appears to be monkeypox. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins to break down what "Bidenbucks" are and the dangers they pose to the November election. Why did the Biden administration refuse to share this executive order revolving around voter registration for almost four years? Glenn reads a piece from the Atlantic about fellow BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) joins to discuss the latest in inflation and explains why America needs to re-evaluate its relationship with NATO. Dr. Robert Epstein joins to discuss how Google is interfering with the 2024 election in favor of the Democrats. Was former President Donald Trump left vulnerable to attack because the Secret Service member overseeing security left her post to breastfeed her child?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins to break down what "Bidenbucks" are and the dangers they pose to the November election. Why did the Biden administration refuse to share this executive order revolving around voter registration for almost four years? Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) joins to discuss the latest in inflation and explains why America needs to re-evaluate its relationship with NATO. Dr. Robert Epstein joins to discuss how Google is interfering with the 2024 election in favor of the Democrats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A federal judge in Kansas this week granted Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request to block the administration's unconstitutional student loan forgiveness orders.  AG Knudsen will join us to discuss this developing story, as well as an earlier court win […] The post Update on Title IX, Student Loans, w/ AG Austin Knudsen first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered caller questions for a full hour.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered caller questions for a full hour.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered caller questions for a full hour.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is suing the Biden Administration over its proposal to broaden protections against discrimination in education. State superintendent Elsie Arntzen is also pushing back.

We talked about a variety of topics during open phones and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered a variety of questions.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered questions from callers during the first hour. Then it was City Talk where we discussed the Code Reform Project with Emily Gluckin and Ashley Brittner Wells.

For years, Second Amendment advocates have long raised concerns about both the government and the public sector collecting and tracking gun purchase data. They say this is a privacy issue and a pathway to deny people their rights to own a weapon or target gun owners legally. The state of California recently passed a law that says banks and credit card companies must assign merchant category codes to firearm sellers by May of next year so they can flag suspicious activity and alert law enforcement. Members of Congress have also recently raised alarms over reports the Treasury Department is conducting surveillance on gun owners. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has been outspoken about his opposition to such practices and why tracking gun purchases is a violation of the law. Jessica also spoke with former ATF Senior Executive Scott Sweetow about how effective a database on gun purchases could be when trying to stop gun trafficking and mass shooters. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversations with both guests. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more from Montana AG Austin Knudsen and former ATF agent Scott Sweetow about gun data collection and whether or not that information would a helpful tool for law enforcement. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Second Amendment advocates have long raised concerns about both the government and the public sector collecting and tracking gun purchase data. They say this is a privacy issue and a pathway to deny people their rights to own a weapon or target gun owners legally. The state of California recently passed a law that says banks and credit card companies must assign merchant category codes to firearm sellers by May of next year so they can flag suspicious activity and alert law enforcement. Members of Congress have also recently raised alarms over reports the Treasury Department is conducting surveillance on gun owners. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has been outspoken about his opposition to such practices and why tracking gun purchases is a violation of the law. Jessica also spoke with former ATF Senior Executive Scott Sweetow about how effective a database on gun purchases could be when trying to stop gun trafficking and mass shooters. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversations with both guests. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more from Montana AG Austin Knudsen and former ATF agent Scott Sweetow about gun data collection and whether or not that information would a helpful tool for law enforcement. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years, Second Amendment advocates have long raised concerns about both the government and the public sector collecting and tracking gun purchase data. They say this is a privacy issue and a pathway to deny people their rights to own a weapon or target gun owners legally. The state of California recently passed a law that says banks and credit card companies must assign merchant category codes to firearm sellers by May of next year so they can flag suspicious activity and alert law enforcement. Members of Congress have also recently raised alarms over reports the Treasury Department is conducting surveillance on gun owners. On the FOX News Rundown this week, Jessica Rosenthal spoke with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has been outspoken about his opposition to such practices and why tracking gun purchases is a violation of the law. Jessica also spoke with former ATF Senior Executive Scott Sweetow about how effective a database on gun purchases could be when trying to stop gun trafficking and mass shooters. We made edits for time and thought you might like to hear our entire conversations with both guests. On today's FOX News Rundown Extra, you'll hear even more from Montana AG Austin Knudsen and former ATF agent Scott Sweetow about gun data collection and whether or not that information would a helpful tool for law enforcement. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and other major credit card companies will soon allow banks to monitor customer firearm and ammunition purchases, potentially allowing these companies to flag suspicious purchases and report them to law enforcement. Supporters of the law—currently in effect in California and being weighed in other states—say this will help identify suspicious purchase patterns to stop mass shootings, but Second Amendment proponents would have their privacy infringed upon. On the Rundown, retired ATF executive Scott Sweetow and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen join to discuss what this law means for the rights of gun owners, their privacy, and the "precarious position" it puts these private companies in. Inflation isn't coming down as quickly as economists predicted. However, it is not nearly as high as it once was, with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre telling reporters that the Biden administration is working to bring it down even more. Yet, many Americans still feel like they are still paying more for everyday goods and putting more necessities on their credit cards. Senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Trump 2024 campaign adviser, Stephen Moore, joins the Rundown to discuss how inflation continues to impact the country and explain why many Americans are finding themselves in a dangerous debt cycle. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of "What's Killing America." Photo Credits: Associated Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and other major credit card companies will soon allow banks to monitor customer firearm and ammunition purchases, potentially allowing these companies to flag suspicious purchases and report them to law enforcement. Supporters of the law—currently in effect in California and being weighed in other states—say this will help identify suspicious purchase patterns to stop mass shootings, but Second Amendment proponents would have their privacy infringed upon. On the Rundown, retired ATF executive Scott Sweetow and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen join to discuss what this law means for the rights of gun owners, their privacy, and the "precarious position" it puts these private companies in. Inflation isn't coming down as quickly as economists predicted. However, it is not nearly as high as it once was, with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre telling reporters that the Biden administration is working to bring it down even more. Yet, many Americans still feel like they are still paying more for everyday goods and putting more necessities on their credit cards. Senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Trump 2024 campaign adviser, Stephen Moore, joins the Rundown to discuss how inflation continues to impact the country and explain why many Americans are finding themselves in a dangerous debt cycle. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of "What's Killing America." Photo Credits: Associated Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and other major credit card companies will soon allow banks to monitor customer firearm and ammunition purchases, potentially allowing these companies to flag suspicious purchases and report them to law enforcement. Supporters of the law—currently in effect in California and being weighed in other states—say this will help identify suspicious purchase patterns to stop mass shootings, but Second Amendment proponents would have their privacy infringed upon. On the Rundown, retired ATF executive Scott Sweetow and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen join to discuss what this law means for the rights of gun owners, their privacy, and the "precarious position" it puts these private companies in. Inflation isn't coming down as quickly as economists predicted. However, it is not nearly as high as it once was, with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre telling reporters that the Biden administration is working to bring it down even more. Yet, many Americans still feel like they are still paying more for everyday goods and putting more necessities on their credit cards. Senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and Trump 2024 campaign adviser, Stephen Moore, joins the Rundown to discuss how inflation continues to impact the country and explain why many Americans are finding themselves in a dangerous debt cycle. Plus, commentary by Jason Rantz, Host of the Jason Rantz Show and author of "What's Killing America." Photo Credits: Associated Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen discusses his testimony before Congress on the failure of the Department of Homeland Security to enforce U.S. border law. The post AG Knudsen Continues Defense of States' Rights first appeared on Voices of Montana.

We had open phones during the first hour and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen talks Montana's renewed efforts to combat human trafficking in the state.

In this impactful episode, we sit down with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, a staunch defender of the Second Amendment. Join us as we explore his perspective on the importance of preserving the right to bear arms, the challenges faced by gun owners, and the ongoing efforts to protect this fundamental freedom. Episode Highlights: The Second Amendment Landscape: Austin Knudsen provides insights into the current state of the Second Amendment, discussing legal challenges, victories, and the broader implications for gun owners. Montana's Stance: Learn about Montana's unique approach to upholding the right to bear arms and how it serves as a model for other states. Challenges to Gun Rights: Austin shares his experiences in addressing challenges to the Second Amendment, both within the state of Montana and on a national level. Community Engagement: Explore the importance of community engagement and education in preserving gun rights and fostering responsible gun ownership. Future of Second Amendment Advocacy: Austin discusses his vision for the future of Second Amendment advocacy and the role of attorneys general in shaping policies that protect individual freedoms. Links mentioned in the show: Attorney General Austin Knudsen's website   Join us for this insightful episode of the Firearms Nation Podcast as we engage in a crucial conversation with Attorney General Austin Knudsen about the ongoing fight to preserve the Second Amendment. Subscribe and gain a deeper understanding of the legal landscape surrounding gun rights. #SecondAmendment #GunRights #AustinKnudsen #PodcastEpisode  

We had open phones during the first hour and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen took calls for a full hour.

On this day in legal history, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a 42-year-old African American woman, sparked an inflection point in the American Civil Rights Movement. Working as a seamstress at the Montgomery Fair department store, Parks was returning home on a city bus during rush hour in Montgomery, Alabama. The buses had a segregated seating policy, reserving the front 10 seats for white passengers. Parks sat in the first row behind these reserved seats. As the bus became crowded, the driver, James Blake, ordered Parks and three other African American passengers to vacate their seats for white passengers. While the others complied, Parks refused, maintaining that she was not in a seat reserved for whites. Defying the driver's order, she was arrested for violating a city law enforcing racial segregation on public buses.This act of nonviolent resistance by Parks, who was already actively involved with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as a secretary to E.D. Nixon, the president of its Montgomery chapter, became a catalyst for change. Her arrest and the subsequent events highlighted the injustices of Jim Crow laws, prevalent across the South, which enforced discrimination and segregation against African Americans.Following her arrest, Parks was booked, fingerprinted, and briefly incarcerated. Charged with "refusing to obey orders of bus driver," she faced significant physical risk while in police custody, causing great concern for her family. Despite not being the first to be prosecuted for violating Montgomery's bus segregation laws, Parks' impeccable character and high esteem in her community made her case a rallying point. This led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a well-orchestrated, peaceful protest lasting 381 days. The boycott saw the rise of Martin Luther King, Jr., then a 26-year-old minister, who gained national fame for his eloquent oratory promoting civil rights and nonviolent protest.Parks was fined $10, plus $4 in court fees for her act of defiance. Her arrest record from December 1, 1955, shows her seated in the non-reserved section, challenging the segregation laws not by occupying a white-only seat, but by refusing to relocate when asked.Her conviction led to an appeal process entangled in the state court system. Meanwhile, in a related case, Browder v. Gayle, a three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court ruled on June 4, 1956, that racial segregation on public buses was unconstitutional. This decision was later upheld by the United States Supreme Court on November 13, 1956, effectively ending bus segregation and signaling a significant legal victory for the Civil Rights Movement. Rosa Parks, through her quiet yet profound act of resistance, earned the title of "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement," symbolizing the fight against racial injustice in America.U.S. Representative George Santos (R-NY), currently facing a House expulsion vote, has been embroiled in controversy since his 2022 election. Accused of fabricating significant parts of his biography, including false claims of attending New York University, working at Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, and even falsely claiming Jewish heritage with grandparents fleeing Nazis during World War Two, Santos faces serious allegations. He has been indicted on charges of laundering campaign funds and defrauding donors, although he pleads not guilty. Despite surviving a previous expulsion attempt, Santos' situation worsened following a bipartisan investigation revealing misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses, including spa treatments and luxury retail shopping. With the House requiring a two-thirds majority for expulsion, the decision rests on a significant number of Republicans joining all Democrats. Santos, who has refused to resign but will not run for reelection, could be the first member expelled from the House without a criminal conviction or affiliation with the Confederacy. If expelled, New York Governor Kathy Hochul will call a special election for his seat.US lawmaker George Santos, indicted on fraud charges, faces House expulsion voteA U.S. District Judge, Donald Molloy, blocked Montana's ban on the short-video sharing app TikTok, which was set to take effect on January 1. The judge ruled that the ban violated the free speech rights of users and overstepped state power, labeling it as unconstitutional. TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, had sued Montana to prevent the ban, asserting that it infringed upon the First Amendment rights of both the company and its users. Montana users of TikTok had also filed a lawsuit against the state legislature-approved ban, which was grounded in concerns over personal data security and potential Chinese espionage.TikTok expressed satisfaction with the ruling, emphasizing the platform's importance for self-expression, earning a living, and community building for Montanans. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who defended the ban, noted that the ruling was preliminary and the legal analysis might evolve as the case progresses. Knudsen's office is considering further actions to defend the law, which they argue protects Montanans from the misuse of their data by the Chinese Communist Party.In previous court filings, TikTok has consistently denied sharing U.S. user data with the Chinese government and highlighted its substantial measures to safeguard user privacy and security. Judge Molloy, appointed by President Bill Clinton, found TikTok's arguments persuasive and noted an anti-Chinese sentiment underlying Montana's legal stance and legislation.The blocked state law could have imposed fines of $10,000 for each TikTok violation in Montana but did not penalize individual users. Molloy criticized Montana's attempt to exercise foreign policy authority, a domain reserved for the federal government, and deemed the state's action as excessively broad. While many states and the U.S. government have restricted TikTok on government devices, Montana's attempt to completely ban the app's use was unique. Efforts to nationally ban TikTok or restrict foreign-owned apps have been proposed in Congress but have not progressed. This decision follows a trend of courts blocking similar bans, including former President Donald Trump's 2020 attempt to bar new downloads of TikTok and WeChat.US judge blocks Montana from banning TikTok use in state | ReutersTikTok Ban in Montana Blocked by Court as Free Speech Threat (2)Google has urged the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to take action against Microsoft, alleging that Microsoft's business practices are disadvantaging competitors in the cloud computing market. This follows a broader scrutiny by regulators in the UK, EU, and US of the cloud computing industry, particularly focusing on the market dominance of Microsoft and Amazon. In 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft's Azure controlled a substantial 70-80% of the UK's public cloud infrastructure services market, with Google's cloud division trailing at 5-10%.Google's primary concern, as expressed in a letter to the CMA, is Microsoft's licensing practices. These practices, according to Google, effectively compel customers to choose Azure as their primary cloud services provider, hindering competition and harming customers. Microsoft, in response, stated that it had updated its licensing rules to address these concerns and promote competition, although these changes have not appeased rivals.Microsoft spokesperson highlighted that the competition between cloud hyperscalers remains healthy and that independent data shows both Microsoft and Google gaining ground on AWS. Google Cloud Vice President Amit Zavery criticized Microsoft's approach to cloud services, emphasizing Google's commitment to a multi-cloud strategy that allows customers flexibility in choosing providers. He pointed out that Microsoft's licensing terms effectively increase costs for customers using cloud services from Google or AWS instead of Azure.Zavery also differentiated Microsoft's market behavior from that of AWS, noting that AWS customers don't face similar restrictive practices. Google's recommendations to the CMA include compelling Microsoft to improve interoperability and banning it from withholding security updates to customers who switch providers. The CMA has yet to comment on Google's allegations and recommendations.Exclusive: Google pushes for antitrust action against Microsoft in UK cloud market | ReutersMeta Platforms Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), challenging the constitutionality of the agency's structure and its authority. This legal action seeks an immediate halt to the FTC's efforts to modify their 2020 privacy settlement, claiming the agency's in-house process violates the U.S. Constitution. The central argument of Meta's complaint is that the FTC's administrative process is unfairly biased in favor of its commissioners, contrasting with the impartiality expected in an independent court's proceedings.This lawsuit is the latest in a series of corporate challenges to federal agencies' enforcement actions, particularly after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Axon Enterprise v. FTC and SEC v. Cochran, which allows FTC and Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement targets to contest the constitutionality of agency actions without awaiting an administrative law judge's decision. Meta's contention centers on the argument that the FTC's structure does not conform with due process standards.The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, follows a broader trend of scrutinizing administrative agency power at the Supreme Court level. This scrutiny includes cases like SEC v. Jarkesy, West Virginia v. EPA, and Seila Law LLC v. CFPB, which question the extent of agency powers and their constitutional validity. A ruling against the FTC could have significant implications, potentially curtailing the agency's consumer protection and privacy enforcement capabilities.Privacy advocates and legislators have criticized Meta's lawsuit as an attempt to evade accountability, particularly concerning the company's handling of children's data and online safety. The lawsuit could also slow down the FTC's proposed updates to the agreement with Meta, which includes limiting facial recognition use and banning profit from children's data, potentially impacting Meta's business model. Sen. Edward Markey, author of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, condemned Meta's legal action, seeing it as a move to avoid scrutiny.Meta Lawsuit a ‘Serious Attack' on FTC Enforcement AuthorityThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a $6 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma LP and its owners, the Sackler family, which may significantly impact the conduct of bankruptcy settlements in the U.S. The settlement, intended to protect the Sacklers from future opioid lawsuits, utilizes a legal mechanism that grants immunity to third parties like the Sackler family, who are not directly bankrupt but are connected to the bankruptcy case. This mechanism has been used in various cases, including mass litigation over dangerous products and sex abuse claims against organizations like Catholic dioceses and the Boy Scouts of America. However, its legality is now under question.Critics of the settlement argue that it unfairly strips victims of their right to a jury trial and extends beyond the powers granted to bankruptcy courts by Congress. On the other hand, industry groups and some bankruptcy scholars argue that such deals are necessary for fair and efficient distribution of a bankrupt company's limited assets. The central issue in the case is whether provisions called non-consensual third-party releases, which are a key part of these agreements, are lawful.By way of very brief background, in bankruptcy law, a non-consensual third-party release is a controversial and complex provision often included in reorganization plans. This release discharges certain non-debtor parties, typically corporate affiliates, officers, or directors, from liabilities related to the debtor's obligations, without the explicit consent of the affected creditors. These releases are designed to facilitate the restructuring process by protecting key stakeholders who might otherwise face legal action. However, they are contentious as they can potentially infringe upon creditors' rights to seek full redress from parties other than the debtor. The legality and enforceability of such releases vary significantly across jurisdictions, reflecting differing views on balancing debtor relief with creditor rights.The Biden administration's Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar, has suggested that if the Sacklers are forced back into the civil justice system, they could end up paying more than the $6 billion currently offered. The settlement has also been criticized for potentially leaving the Sackler family wealthier after all payments are made. The Sackler family, however, disputes allegations of wrongdoing and asserts that the settlement avoids prolonged and uncertain civil litigation.This case also encompasses a related proposal to transform Purdue into a public benefit corporation focused on developing and distributing medications for overdose reversal and opioid addiction treatment. Members of the Sackler family have not faced criminal charges, although they agreed to a $225 million settlement with the Justice Department in 2020 for civil claims, while Purdue pleaded guilty to federal felonies related to OxyContin marketing. The outcome of the Supreme Court's review could have broad implications for future bankruptcy settlements and the rights of victims in similar cases.A $6 Billion Settlement Threatens to Upend US Bankruptcy Deals Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

We started with our crime report and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen took calls the rest of the show.

The problems of an unsecure border have been magnifying since 2020. In October, 110 pounds of fentanyl was seized in the Rio Grande Valley alone, enough of the drug to kill 25 million Americans. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has […] The post Knudsen, 26 State AG's Request Congress Act on Immigration first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced his re-election campaign Tuesday to be the state's top lawyer for another four years. John Morrison has withdrawn from the race less than a month after announcing his campaign.

Click on the podcast with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen for an in-depth discussion on the state’s case against Tik Tok, a Headwaters land grab, fighting elder abuse, and the importance of shoring up the state’s crime lab. The post AG Knudsen on Tik Tok, USFWS Easement Antics, Elder Abuse first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Our Children’s Trust got its first definitive win in court this week in one of the many climate change lawsuits it's filed in state courts and federal jurisdictions all over the country. The group was challenging a law involving carbon emissions in Montana on the grounds that it violated environmental protections enshrined in the state's own constitution. And while Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen called the ruling “absurd” and promised to appeal, the case’s significance cannot be overstated. It’s the first OCT case to be allowed to go to trial, be litigated and have the judgment favor the plaintiffs. The best known challenge to the country’s fossil fuel energy system is Juliana v. U.S., named for the lead plaintiff in Eugene, where the group is based. The case has been held up with legal maneuvering for eight years. A ruling in June cleared the way for the case to go finally go to trial, but the U.S. government is trying to prevent it from moving forward. Our Children’s Trust managing attorney Mat dos Santos joins us to share more about the recent win in Montana, the ongoing strategy in the federal challenge and other cases that are making their way through state court systems.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined Voices of Montana in studio – just in time to comment on a controversial court ruling forcing Montana state agencies to consider global climate change impacts in permitting. AG Knudsen also discussed at length […] The post Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen first appeared on Voices of Montana.

On this day in legal history, we have a low point in American history. On August 15, 1876, the US Congress passed a “starve or sell” bill that cut off support for the Sioux Indian nation unless they gave up the gold-laden Black Hills. This was two months after the US army was routed at the Battle of Little Bighorn and brought to an end the Great Sioux War of 1876. In the years leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn, Lt. Col. Custer's discovery of gold in the Black Hills led to a surge of white prospectors, despite the Treaty of Fort Laramie granting the lands to the Sioux Nation. The U.S. government chose to side with trespassers rather than honor the treaty, culminating in Congress's passage of the "Sell or Starve" Act in 1876. This act forced the Sioux to relinquish both their hunting rights and their claim to the Black Hills, a decision reached without the required three-fourths approval of the Sioux male population. For decades, the Sioux had no legal means to challenge the decision until expanded jurisdiction in 1920. Their case languished until the creation of the Indian Claims Commission, which in 1974 found that the act had been an exercise of eminent domain without just compensation. Although initially refused, Congress amended the act, and the court ruled the Sioux were entitled to $17.1 million plus interest. In 1980, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision, concluding that Congress had the right to rectify its past mistakes, marking a significant but somber chapter in American history.Aug. 15, 1876: Congress passes the ‘Sell or Starve' ActWell folks, they went ahead and did it again. Again …. Again. Former President Donald Trump, along with 18 other defendants including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Jeffrey Clark, were indicted in Atlanta over efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. This represents the fourth criminal case against Trump and involves charges of racketeering and other crimes. The indictment details 161 specific acts related to the central charge of racketeering, with Trump potentially facing a penalty ranging from five to 20 years in prison. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who will seek to try all 19 defendants together, intends to hold a trial within the next 6 months. The indictment includes conservative attorneys who aided Trump's campaign, such as Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell. Trump's lawyers have labeled the indictment "flawed and unconstitutional." This new indictment adds to Trump's legal woes as he continues to campaign for the White House, already facing trials for mishandling classified documents and over hush-money payments, and it is likely to be televised under Georgia's Supreme Court rules.This is the most serious slate of state-level crimes he has been indicted for, which is significant if Trump's plan is to win reelection and pardon himself. Whether or not he can pardon himself for federal crimes is an open question, but he certainly cannot pardon himself for state-level crimes. Trump Fourth Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Election PlotGeorgia charges Trump, former advisers in 2020 election case | ReutersA Montana state judge has ruled that the state's oil and gas policies violate young people's constitutional rights to a safe environment, marking a significant win for youth climate plaintiffs. The ruling found that an adjustment to the Montana Energy Policy Act (MEPA) infringes on rights protected under the state's constitution, a judgment some experts call the "strongest decision on climate change" ever issued by a court. Montana is one of three states that affirmatively guarantee the right to a healthful environment in their constitutions. The decision issued by Judge Kathy Seeley will affect Montana's policies by invalidating statutes that prohibit analysis and remedies based on greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts. The case, Held v. Montana, featured 16 youth plaintiffs, and various expert witnesses testified on their behalf. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's office criticized the ruling and announced plans to appeal. Legal analysts believe the ruling may influence other climate-related legal battles and boost efforts to establish affirmative climate rights in other states.Montana Youth Win Historic Case on Harm From Climate Change (3)Montana judge hands historic win to young plaintiffs in climate change case | ReutersCrypto exchange Binance has filed for a protective court order against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging that the regulator's requests for information are "overbroad" and "unduly burdensome." The court filing in the US District Court of Columbia was made by BAM Trading, Binance U.S.'s operating company, and BAM Management, which argue that they have already provided sufficient information to the SEC. The protective order aims to limit the SEC to four depositions from BAM employees and to eliminate the deposition of BAM's CEO and CFO, without naming anyone specifically. This follows a lawsuit in June when U.S. regulators sued Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao on 13 charges, including allegations of artificially inflating trading volumes and misleading investors. Binance's filing stated that the SEC has yet to identify evidence of customer asset misuse, and also noted that the SEC has declined BAM's proposals to meaningfully limit its requests and is opposed to the motion for a protective order.Binance files for protective order against SEC | ReutersThe American Bar Association (ABA) has urged law schools to offer either academic credit or pay to students who serve as editors of law reviews or other academic legal journals. The resolution was approved by the ABA's House of Delegates, its policymaking body, on Tuesday. Most law schools already provide academic credit or modest stipends to law review editors, but some don't, or offer fewer credits than allowed by the ABA. The ABA's rules permit law schools to grant one academic credit for every 42.5 hours of work. The resolution aims to allow more law students from diverse or lower-income backgrounds to become law journal editors, as these students often cannot participate due to work commitments. The issue came to prominence when seven law journals at New York University School of Law sought either payment or maximum academic credits for their work, highlighting the school's current restrictive policies. The resolution emphasizes the high workload of law journal participation, which often prevents students from obtaining outside employment.A quick note on offering credit for law journal work – students, especially part time students, often pay per credit hour. Offering credit is tantamount to billing students for their work on the journal. Not ideal. Law review student editors should get academic credit or pay, ABA says | ReutersIn this week's column, I discuss the existing inequity in retirement savings in the US, highlighting a predicted $1.3 trillion retirement shortfall by 2040, with disparities falling along racial, income, education, and family size lines. I argue that broad policy interventions and specific education initiatives could address these inequalities. I propose targeting financial education and literacy towards underserved communities, implementing school-based education, and using online learning platforms marshaled by the IRS to encourage financial literacy. I also emphasize the need for policies incentivizing employers to offer retirement accounts to all employees, including part-time and temporary workers, possibly through state-run automatic enrollment individual retirement accounts. I discuss specific findings from a GAO report, illustrating the disparities and emphasizing the need to enhance equity through policies like making credits refundable. Furthermore, I highlight the need to adjust income limits and contribution limits to accommodate families' real financial needs. Finally, I stress that implementing and enhancing policies, and holding politicians accountable, is crucial to improving both retirement savings and retirement savings equity.Education and Policy Can Reduce Inequity in Retirement Savings Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Our friend and resident CPA Walt Kero answered tax questions from callers for an hour and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us for the next hour.

Missoula mayoral candidate Mike Nugent joined us for the first hour and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us for the second hour.

Former Special Council, John Durham, spelled out the FBI bias he uncovered during his investigation into the Trump Russian Collusion investigation. The Congressional hearing proved just how weaponized the federal government is against conservatives. In unsurprising form, the Democrats continued to push "Russian Collusion" narrative even after every investigation proved the claims to be false.Grant also interviews the Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen over the case of 20 Armed IRS agents storming a Montana Gun Shop. The search warrant called for the seizure of financial records but these agents took all the gun buyer forms known as Form 4473s.  Those are illegal for the government to possess.  What would the IRS, not the ATF, want with those forms?   The Apple subscribe link is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stinchfield/id1648560956 The Spotify subscribe link is here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7y6jgJ3af2ymyDQ79Nk0yv Stinchfield website https://grantstinchfield.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was in studio for a full hour and took questions from callers. Then Susan Campbell Reneau talked about Memorial Day events.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, a former state legislator, went to work early, and his team stayed busy throughout the 68th Montana legislature convincing lawmakers the state needed to up it's game on public safety. The result is several measures […]

Fellas discuss Biden's latest failed nominees, China's full court press into our economy, and the latest Monkey news. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins the progrum for an interview.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is putting pressure on Google, Apple, and Big Tech over age-appropriate labeling for children's apps, like TikTok.  He'll join us by phone, and also discuss how law enforcement agencies are seeking increased public safety resources […]

We had open phones during the first few segments and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us.

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Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is warning residents of a rise in scam calls from people posing as police. The Attorney General's office says the scam callers are disguising their numbers so they appear to be from a real law enforcement agency.

Glenn and Stu dig into the mental illness of Kanye West after he went on "The Alex Jones Show" and expressed some shocking anti-Semitic viewpoints. Are Kanye's shocking statements evidence of a broader problem within the celebrity culture? Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker explains why his runoff race and maintaining an even split in the Senate are still crucial for the GOP. Bill O'Reilly joins for his weekly news recap, discussing Kanye's mental decline and CNN's recent layoffs. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen explains how he's getting to the bottom of UPS and FedEx possibly colluding with the government to track apparent gun purchases. Glenn and Stu discuss the rise of anti-Semitism after the U.N. voted in favor of calling Israel's founding a "catastrophe." California is now estimating reparations for slave descendants would cost over $550 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn and Stu dig into the mental illness of Kanye West after he went on "The Alex Jones Show" and expressed some shocking anti-Semitic viewpoints. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen explains how he's getting to the bottom of UPS and FedEx possibly colluding with the government to track apparent gun purchases. Glenn and Stu discuss the rise of anti-Semitism after the U.N. voted in favor of calling Israel's founding a "catastrophe." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen sent letters on Tuesday to the heads of UPS and FedEx asking the companies to clarify their policies on shipping and tracking guns and gun parts.

We had open phones during the first few segments of the show and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us for a full hour.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered questions from callers for a full hour. He talked about how credit card companies are mapping gun sales.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the KGEZ Good Morning Show with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell on Friday August 12, 2022 to talk about the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force. 

We had open phones during the first few segments and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us. The phone lines were busy the entire show.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined 21 other states in suing the Biden Administration over new guidance that could withhold funds from states that are found to discriminate against LGBTQ youth.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen was in the studio and took questions for a full hour. We covered a variety of topics.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered a variety of questions from our listeners.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen spent a full hour answering questions from callers. He talked about the drug problem in the state, second amendment rights, and much more.

We talked about St. Patrick's Day at the beginning of the show and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us for a full hour. He talked about the fentanyl crisis in Montana and more.

Monica Tranel explained why she is running for Congress. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered questions from callers and shared his feelings about vaccine mandates.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen answered several questions from callers. He discussed gas prices and much more.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen wants to block the Biden Administration's proposed employer vaccine and testing mandate before it goes into effect. Montana is one of only a few states to explicitly ban such mandates.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen spent 30 minutes on our Montana Morning show and 30 minutes on Talk Back. He shared his thoughts on the Afghan refugees coming to Missoula and much more. Mayoral candidate Jacob Elder spent a full hour answering questions from our listeners.

For folks who make their living in rural Montana, plans of an environmental non-profit creating an “American Serengeti” on the land may feel like a swipe at their core values. Click the podcast to hear Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Public Lands Council President Vicki Olson talk about the American Prairie Reserve‘s request ... Read more

We talked about local elections during open phones and then Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us. He shared his thoughts on mask mandates and critical race theory in schools.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins David Webb to discuss his amicus brief in defense of the 2nd Amendment

It’s been a lingering issue over the years: drug abuse. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is working with law enforcement officials across the state to discuss ways to combat the problems meth and opioid addictions cause in our families and our communities. Click on the podcast to hear AG Knudsen discuss the issue and the ... Read more

County Attorney Kirsten Pabst provided her crime report at the beginning of the show and then we had open phones the next 20 minutes. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us the last half hour.

With so many lawsuits across state and federal government these days, we get a word from the Department of Justice. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen updates us on the growing ... Read more

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued an opinion May 27 claiming public schools are prohibited by state and federal law from teaching certain aspects of critical race theory , which says systemic racism is ingrained in American life and law. Some say the opinion is largely symbolic, as other leaders in Republican-controlled states condemn critical race theory.

Tammi Fisher has her own podcast called "Montana Values". She talked about hypocrisy in politics. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined us the last half hour. He talked about the legislative session and much more.

Robyn Driscoll is the Chair of the Montana Democratic Party and she discussed their decision to file lawsuits challenging HB 176 and SB 169. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen talked about recreational marijuana, the Keystone XL Pipeline, and answered several caller questions.

We had open phones during the first part of the show. Montana GOP Chairman Don K joined us during the next segment and we finished the show with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen.

The many moving parts of the state budget have pushed lawmakers to extend the session — but Montana's Legislature isn't the state's only busy branch. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has filed yet another lawsuit against the Biden Administration. At the same time, prominent Montanans are suing Gov. Greg Gianforte over his effort to directly appoint judges. And, as a racist social media post by a Republican lawmaker resurfaces, Montanans are learning that overwhelming public opposition to legislation does not guarantee a bill's defeat. Listen now on Capitol Talk with Sally Mauk, Holly Michels and Rob Saldin.