Austin Knudsen.
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 30
What's happening
Active this week
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Austin Knudsen and the Montana Department of Justice are pursuing fraud cases in state capacity, while JD Vance joined an anti-fraud roundtable.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Montana Plan rejected the CI-135 constitutional amendment regarding corporate spending.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Austin Knudsen is the Attorney General of the Montana Department of Justice.Some support1 report
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The AG is challenging Gallatin County's policy refusal to cooperate with ICE, and the Legislature has granted the AG authority to supervise county offices.Well supported4 reports6 developments inside
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A dispute over immigration policy and ICE cooperation is occurring in Gallatin County.Some support1 report
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Austin Knudsen called on Donald Trump's cabinet to cut funding, coinciding with ProPublica reporting on the National Academy of Sciences funding status.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Austin Knudsen argued before the Supreme Court that ballot language could potentially mislead voters.Some support7 reports
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An Attorney General's opinion is impacting a representative's Senate candidacy, involving Austin Knudsen and Llew Jones.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A challenge to Llew Jones' eligibility based on term limits was granted a preliminary injunction against the opinion.Some support3 reports
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AG directs Secretary of State regarding certification standards involving Christi Jacobsen and Austin Knudsen.Some support3 reports
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Austin Knudsen issued a new term-limit interpretation while Greg Gianforte addressed internal divisions within the Republican Party.Some support2 reports
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Concerns have arisen regarding the plea deals being handled by the office in Gallatin County.Some support2 reports
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Federal policy is being credited for drug reduction, while high water temperatures are simultaneously forcing fishing restrictions.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The Montana Department of Justice filed charges against counselors in Billings and Great Falls, announced by Austin Knudsen.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Austin Knudsen led a coalition urging Senate confirmation for Todd Blanche.Some support1 report
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Gallatin County's matter escalated as the county attorney's case was challenged in court.Some support1 report
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A case regarding office authority is before the Supreme Court, involving Austin Knudsen.Some support1 report
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Executive actions guided bureau responses to leases involving Doug Burgum and Austin Knudsen.Some support1 report
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In Montana, Austin Knudsen issued a cease-and-desist order concerning local policy on May 28th.Some support1 report
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Around Austin Knudsen this week
News at the entities that move Austin Knudsen most-
Alabama StructuralKay Ivey appointed Bill Poole as Finance Director in Alabama, where he represented Tuscaloosa in the House and the Department of Finance serves the state.Moves Austin Knudsen
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Christi Jacobsen StructuralChristi Jacobsen and Dan MacLean engaged in advocacy regarding state constitution amendments on September 23, 2026.Moves Austin Knudsen
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Austin Knudsen
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Blanche StructuralGautam Adani was indicted in New York, leading to the Trump administration facing questions about the case, while Elizabeth Warren demanded answers and Blumenthal was questioned.Moves Austin Knudsen
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Montana Department of Justice StructuralMontana AG calls for federal action regarding an MMIP crisis, leading to federal agent cross-deputization.Moves Austin Knudsen
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Austin Knudsen
Connections
The 23 strongest of 30, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
supreme court Structural
Austin Knudsen is actively involved in legal proceedings and arguments regarding his office authority within the Supreme Court context.
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Blanche Structural
Knudsen is undergoing a confirmation process within a governmental body located in Blanche.
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Montana Department of Justice Structural
Austin Knudsen functions as an official agent of the Montana Department of Justice, pursuing state cases and overseeing task forces.
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Donald Trump Operational
Austin Knudsen actively supports and coordinates with Donald Trump's political agenda and administration policies.
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Christi Jacobsen Structural
A holds a formal directive power over B regarding certification processes.
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Gallatin County Operational
Austin Knudsen, as State AG, actively challenges and pressures Gallatin County's policies and legal actions through court and legislative means.
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Llew Jones Structural
Knudsen's legal opinions determine Jones's Senate eligibility, which Jones has subsequently challenged.
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Chris Abbott Transactional
Chris Abbott successfully sought and received a granted injunction against an opinion authored by Austin Knudsen.
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Matt Regier Operational
The relationship is defined by the Senate President requesting and receiving an official opinion.
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Montana Operational
Austin Knudsen actively intervenes in and challenges the policies and laws of the State of Montana.
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Alabama Structural
Austin Knudsen functions as a representative whose actions are tied to the interests of the State of Alabama.
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Katie Structural
A was employed as deputy solicitor under the office of Austin Knudsen.
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Great Falls Structural
A is represented by B in the context of challenging the AG's opinion on term limits.
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National Academy of Sciences Operational
Evidence suggests A's body of work is being applied to B's professional domain regarding federal funding scrutiny.
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Montana Legislature Structural
The Montana Legislature grants the authority and establishes the office of the Attorney General, which Austin Knudsen occupies.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Operational
Austin Knudsen, as an Attorney General, demanded that the SEC investigate rating agencies.
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Doug Burgum Operational
Burgum's executive actions influenced bureau responses regarding leases.
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Dallas Shared context
Austin Knudsen is performing as a speaker within the geographical context of Dallas.
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Todd Blanche Shared context
The relationship is defined by their shared professional context within the Senate confirmation process.
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House Operational
The House's opinion influences matters related to a 2011 law, impacting Austin Knudsen's professional context.
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Montana Highway Patrol Shared context
Both entities operate within the same governmental and legal context of Montana.
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Oklahoma Mentioned together
The evidence describes Austin Knudsen's role as Attorney General of the Montana Department of Justice, which is not directly linked to Oklahoma.
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ProPublica Shared context
No direct coupling evidence found; the single snapshot describes ProPublica reporting on a topic related to B's context.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- Austin Knudsen called on Donald Trump's cabinet to cut funding, coinciding with ProPublica reporting on the National Academy of Sciences funding status.
- An Attorney General's opinion is impacting a representative's Senate candidacy, involving Austin Knudsen and Llew Jones.
- A challenge to Llew Jones' eligibility based on term limits was granted a preliminary injunction against the opinion.
- AG directs Secretary of State regarding certification standards involving Christi Jacobsen and Austin Knudsen.
- Austin Knudsen issued a new term-limit interpretation while Greg Gianforte addressed internal divisions within the Republican Party.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
10 events- Austin Knudsen and the Montana Department of Justice are pursuing fraud cases in state capacity, while JD Vance joined an anti-fraud roundtable.
- The Montana Plan rejected the CI-135 constitutional amendment regarding corporate spending.
- The AG is challenging Gallatin County's policy refusal to cooperate with ICE, and the Legislature has granted the AG authority to supervise county offices.
- Austin Knudsen argued before the Supreme Court that ballot language could potentially mislead voters.
- The Montana Department of Justice filed charges against counselors in Billings and Great Falls, announced by Austin Knudsen.
- Austin Knudsen led a coalition urging Senate confirmation for Todd Blanche.
- Gallatin County's matter escalated as the county attorney's case was challenged in court.
- A case regarding office authority is before the Supreme Court, involving Austin Knudsen.
- Executive actions guided bureau responses to leases involving Doug Burgum and Austin Knudsen.
- In Montana, Austin Knudsen issued a cease-and-desist order concerning local policy on May 28th.