Trump's Tariff Powers Defended by Sen Crapo | EP 63

In this week's Midweek Report, Senator Mike Crapo protects President Trump's tariff authority against Democrat attempts to limit his presidential economic powers. We also cover Idaho's continued commitment to border security enforcement, the House's approval of a $100M property tax relief bill, and the concerning trend of Boise churches altering Biblical scripture to accommodate LGBTQ+ ideology. Plus, updates on education initiatives, local government actions, and other key developments shaping Idaho's political and cultural landscape. Subscribe for weekly updates on the stories that matter to Idahoans!

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro

01:19 Idaho Senator Mike Crapo Blocks Measure to Curb Presidential Tariff Powers
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/03/crapo-blocks-tariff-bill-days-before-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-canada-mexico/

02:52 Idaho Law Enforcement Bolsters Border Security Efforts
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/06/despite-profiling-concerns-more-law-agencies-are-joining-street-level-immigration-enforcement/

04:19 Idaho House Approves $100M Property Tax Relief Bill
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/05/hb-304-mar-5-2025/

05:39 Boise Churches Alter Scripture for LGBTQ+ Film
https://idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/two-boise-churches-to-host-lgbtq-rights-biblical-mistranslation-documentary-screening/

07:22 St. Luke's Defies Idaho Abortion Ban Amid Federal Legal Battle
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/05/repub/idaho-hospital-moves-forward-with-emergency-abortion-care-case-despite-doj-dismissal/

08:49 Federal Shift on Abortion Ban Upholds Idaho Law
https://www.kivitv.com/downtown-boise/trump-administration-set-to-dismiss-federal-lawsuit-on-idaho-emergency-abortion-access

10:03 Abortion Debate Intensifies in Idaho and National with Pushback
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/03/05/repub/new-poll-indicates-abortion-policy-could-affect-employment-decisions/
https://stateline.org/2025/03/06/gop-lawmakers-push-to-charge-women-with-homicide-for-seeking-abortions/

11:57 Idaho Lawmakers Reject $1M Crisis Pregnancy Center Grant
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/28/senate-committee-kills-bill-to-subsidize-crisis-pregnancy-centers-in-idaho/

13:31 Idaho Lawmakers Push Bill to Restrict LGBTQ+ Education
https://www.dnews.com/local-news/lawmakers-introduce-bill-aimed-at-limiting-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-education-6eea23aa

15:07 Eagle's Moral Crossroads: Fine Dining Embraces Drag Culture
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/we-are-eagle-french-fine-dining-restaurant-bacquets-hosts-a-drag-brunch/277-6058ffce-a23c-4685-8b53-07be371762eb

16:45 Idaho's Firing Squad Frontier
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/mar/05/idaho-could-be-only-state-with-firing-squad-as-main-execution-method-after-legislature-passes-bill/

18:20 Idaho Judge Criticizes Sealed Filings in Kohberger Trial
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2025/03/judge-tells-attorneys-to-stop-being-so-secretive-in-bryan-kohbergers-quadruple-murder-case/

19:48 Idaho's Values Find a Champion
https://gemstatechronicle.com/2025/02/release-idaho-preservation-society-new-organization-dedicated-to-preserving-idahos-unique-culture/

21:13 Idaho Lawmakers Propose Sweeping Changes to Medicaid Program
https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/02/28/idaho-legislature-introduces-tweaked-medicaid-cost-bill-with-work-requirements/

22:41 Idaho Lawmakers Consider Limiting Data Center Tax Breaks
https://boisedev.com/news/2025/03/04/hb-315-mar-2025/

24:05 Hayden's Council Clash Sparks Statewide Open Meeting Law Reform
https://kootenaijournal.com/2025/02/28/hayden-city-council-controversy-leads-to-open-meetings-law-amendment/

27:24 Closing