Montana Fires, Transgender Ban, Foreign Agents Registration Act

Photo of Lodgepole fire, rising smoke over low hills covered in dry grass.

Missoulian: Evacuation order lifted for property owners threatened by Lodgepole Complex fire
Lodgepol Complex fire
“On Tuesday Firefighters were able to have another good day of progress on the fire. These efforts helped to increase the containment level to 34% (correction from last night). The containment was increased on the east side of the fire. Along the northern and southeast lines work continued to burnout and secure the fire lines. Smoke may still be visible as interior burning continues to occur in the northern part of the fire where there are unburned fuels available.”

Missoulian: Ash Carter criticizes Trump transgender ban

“After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow...... ....Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming..... ....victory and cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. Thank you” -@realDonaldTrump

Missoulian: Senators criticize FBI, Justice in Russia probe

Foreign Agents Registration Act
“The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was enacted in 1938. FARA is a disclosure statute that requires persons acting as agents of foreign principals in a political or quasi-political capacity to make periodic public disclosure of their relationship with the foreign principal, as well as activities, receipts and disbursements in support of those activities.”

Oversight of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and Attempts to Influence U.S. Elections: Lessons Learned from Current and Prior Administrations