Idaho US Senate candidates weigh in on tariffs, Iran War, federal spending and more
Three candidates for the U.S. Senate in Idaho participated in a forum in Caldwell to discuss tariffs, military policy, and federal spending. Incumbent Senator Jim Risch did not attend the event.
Three out of four candidates running to represent Idaho in the U.S. Senate discussed their differing approaches on tariffs, military actions, immigration, and more Wednesday night in Caldwell. The race’s incumbent, Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, declined to participate. Independents Todd Achilles and Natalie Fleming, and Libertarian Matt Loesby, spoke at the forum hosted by […]
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