From the AP: "The Armed Services committees in both houses of Congress, which have jurisdiction over military matters, have not been notified by the administration of any actions, according to a person familiar with the matter and granted anonymity to discuss it."

There is no question that Maduro is a dangerous dictator. Nearly 9 million Venezuelans have fled his regime, spreading poverty and instability across the region. Any U.S. military action abroad carries serious risks, and I’m relieved that American troops are safe and hope harm to civilians

Excellent long read www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

This is about giving Idahoans with serious medical conditions another option to manage their symptoms—and creating new opportunities for Idaho farmers. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and successful 2026. I’m deeply grateful to Idahoans across our state who believe in building an Idaho that puts families first.

Must watch Ag is 17% of Idaho’s economy and the backbone of our state. But dangerous input and output consolidation is draining farmers’ margins and locking them into rigged markets. That’s monopoly power, not capitalism. "They're just laundering tax money" 💯

As of July 2025, Idaho ended the Family-Directed Care (FPCS) program—cutting off a proven, cost-effective lifeline for families caring for children with disabilities. In this video, I talk about how to advocate to your state legislators for restarting FPCS in Idaho: ⬇️

🚨The DOJ has until tomorrow to release unclassified files tied to Jeffrey Epstein under a new bipartisan law mandating transparency, which will include records on Ghislaine Maxwell, any immunity or plea deals, and government officials linked to the case.

This is NOT OK 1/5

Go Army 🪖 Beat Navy ⚓

Good read by Bryan Clark. Transferring federal land to Idaho is bad for taxpayers and bad for future generations. Fulcher backs the land transfer movement with dubious arguments | Opinion www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-...

We did it! The Secretary of State has verified over 1,000 of our signatures, which means we’ve qualified for the 2026 ballot! These signatures came in from neighbors, farmers and ranchers, small business owners, veterans, and families I’ve been lucky enough to meet across Idaho.

Go deeper with me on the new Friday @indyamericans.bsky.social —and guest @achillesid.bsky.social —independent vet running for Senate from Idaho. And, Friday Football! Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/VnntC841fng?... Listen on Spotify, ApplePods all other platforms at www.IndependentAmericans.us.🎙️🚨🇺🇸🏈

Important read by Adm Stavridis. “We must be a nation that follows and respects the rule of law — even when it applies to the worst of our enemies and hardened criminals.” www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Last weekend, I was back at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Center for Saturday breakfast. ☕️ Every time I sit down with people who’ve worn the uniform, I’m reminded of how much common ground we still share in a moment when so much feels uncertain.

⚡️Friday @indyamericans.bsky.social EP 389. @achillesid.bsky.social Independent Veteran for Senate. Everybody’s Pissed Off. The View from Idaho. Hegseth, SignalGate, Venezuela & ICE. Flags Lowered for Spec Sarah Beckstrom. Friday Football and Smurf Turf. Watch: youtu.be/VnntC841fng?...

Excellent read by @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social “The pride of an American soldier isn’t just rooted in our lethality. It’s rooted in our sense of honor. It’s rooted in our compassion. We believe ourselves to be different because we so often behave differently.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...

PT. 3 of my Venezuela Info Series 👇 Be careful that someone in the government doesn’t declare you a terrorist when you’re in your fishing boat. 🛶 America doesn’t use the military to fight crime.

The founders intended our U.S. Senators to serve as a moderating, independent check on presidential power, especially in foreign relations. Unfortunately, that “independence” is missing from Idaho Senator Jim Risch.

Great reporting. Sacks setting tech policy while also cashing in on that same tech policy undermines public trust. As Idaho’s next US Senator, I’ll fight this corruption. #retirerisch Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/t...

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the time and support of Idahoans I’ve met from Boundary county to Bear Lake, and Canyon county to Clark. We are an exceptional state with extraordinary people who simply want the best for their kids and their neighbors.

Unspeakable. Guardsmen on duty, away from their families during the holidays. Who would do such a thing? Our prayers are with their families and fellow soldiers.

Idaho Senator Jim Risch is the chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and 3rd most important foreign affairs leader after the President and Sec. of State, but he remains silent as the U.S. deploys a massive military force toward Venezuela.

Idaho deserves a leader who answers to working families, not corporate PACs, political parties, or career politicians. Costs are up, wages are stuck, and D.C. elites say "everything's fine" while playing by rules written by their billionaire buddies.

Pete Hegseth deliberately distorts Sen. Mark Kelly’s words and creates a needlessly dangerous situation. Hegseth’s reckless conduct is unconstitutional. No one leading the world’s most powerful military should speak this irresponsibly.

Idaho deserves better than a Congress run by corrupt career politicians. If you’re tired of wages that don’t keep up and leaders that don’t show up, you’ve got an alternative on the ballot in 2026: Todd Achilles, Independent for U.S. Senate. Help us #retirerisch and donate today, link below!👇🔗

Sen. Risch NEVER misses a high-dollar D.C. dinner, yet the moment Idaho constituents ask for a meeting? Suddenly, he’s booked solid.

The House just voted overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files. This is a hard fought and long awaited win for the victims and an important step toward healing and accountability.

It's time for term limits. Career politicians are more corrupt and less interested in what their voters need. I've taken the pledge to support a Constitutional amendment for term limits and commit to serve no more than 2 terms as Idaho's US senator #termlimits

Are we going to have any hearings on this @SenatorRisch ? The Executive branch is pushing us toward war in Venezuela. You’re chair of Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Where the hell are you? The Founders were clear on your Constitutional duty and it’s not stay silent

It’s been 6,160 days, or nearly 17 years, since Senator Risch has held a real, public, in person town hall. We don’t count any of the heavily-screened telephone town-halls we’ve spooked him into hosting, where he doesn’t have to face the very people he’s “represented” for almost two decades.

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

The government is opening soon: no more excuses. Release ALL of the Epstein Files! We demand justice for the young girls abused by Epstein and his powerful friends. Nobody gets a pass; that is how justice should work in America.

Happy Veterans Day Gathering with fellow vets at the USS Boise memorial to honor the 107 killed at the Battle of Cape Esperance near Guadalcanal, Oct 11-12, 1942. The Boise would sink 6 Japanese ships before a shell nearly sank her. 12% of the Boise’s crew died in that fight

This Veterans Day, I want to honor seven sons of Nezperce who gave everything for our country in World War II. These brave men served until their last breath and define the very best of America. I learned their stories during my SUTS tour at the BRYC Post #8 American Legion.

Hegseth is unfit. His incompetence threatens America’s security. Top 10 things SECDEF is spending money on while you’re not getting paid www.duffelblog.com/top-10-thing...

This was my first unit—2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 3/69 Armor—training with the Kuwaiti Army in 1992 We came from every corner of this great nation: from Maine to California, Washington to Puerto Rico. No one asked about politics, it didn’t matter What mattered was the flag on our shoulder 1/4

Thanks POTUS! Antimonopoly action against the Big 4 meatpackers is long overdue. There is clear evidence they collude to push down prices on Idaho ranchers and raise prices on consumers - keeping all the profit for themselves.

In one vote on July 7th, Senator Risch gave Google, the most profitable corporation in our country, a $13B tax cut, while at the same time eliminating the tax credit for working Idahoans to afford health care and now premiums have skyrocketed making health care unaffordable for Idahoans.

Outstanding veterans day event at Idaho @farmbureau in Pocatello. Great to hang out with fellow vets like Jim (23 years Navy seabee), Dave (4 years Navy), George (21 years USAF), Duff (4 years USAF), and Mike (23 years Army)

What do these two politicians have in common? They are both 82 They were both first elected in 1970 They both have a net worth of tens of millions of dollars.

In the Army, we learned to lead from the front. Idaho deserves a robust leader who is up for the job. Senator Risch shouldn’t be afraid of that kind of work, but at 82 years old and with nearly 50 years in elected office, he doesn’t want to listen to Idahoans. #retirerisch

Why didn’t Sen. Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, know more about the details of the new Qatari facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base? He’s held or been part of countless meetings with Qatari officials since 2018. #idpol #USSenate #Idaho #RetireRisch #senate #Independent

Took a side trip to Seven Devils above Riggins, ID. Most beautiful state in America #Idaho #publiclandsinpublichands

Idahoans, Beware! Jim Risch is all tricks, no treat! You don't have to worry about him stopping by your doors tonight, though - he hasn't held an in-person town hall in 16 years. Have a safe and happy Halloween, Idaho! 🎃

After more than a decade "representing" Idaho in the U.S. Senate, Jim Risch remains largely unknown to the people he serves. Recent polls reveal both deep dissatisfaction with leadership and a startling lack of recognition. Has Idaho’s senator become the Invisible Man?

1/2 Who is the true Republican? Sen Risch and Sen Crapo are NOT supporting Sen Hawley’s (R-MO) bill to keep SNAP funded. 14 Rep senators support it but not Idaho’s Once again, Idaho’s senators do the opposite of what Idahoans need I'm with Hawley

Zoinks! Happy Halloween from the Idaho Cap Sun crew and our trusty newshound Scooby-Doo (Bear!) Where are we? Out here solving state political mysteries and bringing accountability reporting to the 208! Check us out: idahocapitalsun.com/subscribe/ and support our work: idahocapitalsun.com/donate/

Spot the Difference: One of these guys embodies corporate America — power-hungry, greedy, oppressive, and exploitative for personal gain and wealth. The other is Mr. Burns from the animated TV show The Simpsons. Both have been described as thoroughly petty and absurdly old.

If Congress shuts down the government because of partisan politics, they shouldn’t get paid either. It’s time for No Work, No Pay reform. When Congress fails the people, they should feel the consequences, too. #GovShutdown #USCongress #AchillesforIdaho #USSenate #RetireRisch