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Senator Cramer questions defense nominees on assessment integrity and Ukraine aid

The Senate Armed Services Committee recently held a hearing to review several key nominations for positions within the Department of War.

By ND North News | Nov 6, 2025

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Senate panel reviews STRATCOM leadership nomination amid questions on nuclear modernization

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Vice Admiral Rich Correll for promotion to Admiral and Commander of United States Strategic Command (STRATCOM).

By B. T. Harding | Oct 30, 2025

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Senate Democrats block bill to guarantee pay for essential federal workers during shutdown

By A. E. Blackwell | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Democrats have voted against the Shutdown Fairness Act, a bill aimed at ensuring pay for federal employees required to work during government shutdowns.

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Amtrak completes $30 million accessibility upgrades at five North Dakota train stations

By A. E. Blackwell | Oct 21, 2025

Amtrak has announced the completion of more than $30 million in upgrades at five train stations across North Dakota, aimed at improving accessibility and safety for travelers.

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Senate Democrats block defense funding bill, stalling pay raise for service members

By D. P. Cramer | Oct 16, 2025

Senate Democrats voted against advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, halting progress on legislation that would have provided funding for service members, military readiness, and the defense industrial base.

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Grand Forks Air Force Base selected for new Point Defense Battle Lab

By D. P. Cramer | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered virtual remarks at the 19th annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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Senate includes provision for free credit monitoring for all service members in NDAA

By B. T. Harding | Oct 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 77 to 20.

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Senate passes act expanding benefits for first responders with service-related cancers

By B. T. Harding | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

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Senate passes $900 billion defense bill expanding benefits for North Dakota military

By A. E. Blackwell | Oct 9, 2025

The United States Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a bipartisan vote of 77 to 20.

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Cramer questions nominee Wilsbach on nuclear modernization and airborne ISR priorities

By A. E. Blackwell | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee convened to consider the nomination of General Ken Wilsbach as the next U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff.

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Senate passes joint resolution rejecting Biden-era land management rules for North Dakota

By D. P. Cramer | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, a policy implemented during the Biden...

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DOT awards over $9 million to North Dakota for emergency roadway repairs

By B. T. Harding | Oct 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted more than $9 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for roadway repairs.

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Department of Education awards over $950,000 to North Dakota schools

By D. P. Cramer | Oct 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated more than $950,000 to educational institutions in North Dakota.

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Department of Education awards over $2 million for student support at North Dakota colleges

By B. T. Harding | Oct 2, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $2,139,556 to support student services at six colleges in North Dakota.

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Department of War awards $19 million contract for Grand Forks AFB runway repairs

By D. P. Cramer | Oct 1, 2025

The U.S. Department of War has awarded a contract worth $19,817,205 to United Crane and Excavation for runway repairs at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota.

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EPA provides over $1.3 million for environmental projects in North Dakota

By B. T. Harding | Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated more than $1.3 million in funding to support environmental programs in North Dakota and among the Three Affiliated Tribes.

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Department of Education grants nearly $1.4 million for Native education in North Dakota

By B. T. Harding | Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated nearly $1.4 million to three colleges in North Dakota to support Indian education and professional development programs.

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Federal grants awarded to two North Dakota museums for collections and digitization

By B. T. Harding | Sep 30, 2025

Two museums in North Dakota will receive a total of $111,208 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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General Kenneth Wilsbach nominated to serve as next U.S. Air Force chief of staff

By B. T. Harding | Sep 30, 2025

General Kenneth Wilsbach has been nominated to become the next Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, according to an announcement from the Air Force.

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Cramer announces over $600K in veteran housing grants for North Dakota tribes

By A. E. Blackwell | Sep 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner have announced that two North Dakota tribes will receive a total of $608,450 in Tribal HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) grants.