{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-encourages-montana-students-apply-2026-patriot-games", "Zinke Encourages Montana Students to Apply for 2026 Patriot Games", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Ryan K. Zinke", "Z000018", "zinke.house.gov", "zinke", "https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke encouraged Montana students ages 14\u201317 to consider applying for the 2026 Patriot Games, a national competition highlighting leadership, athleticism, teamwork, and character as part of America\u2019s 250th anniversary celebration.\n\nThe Patriot Games, organized through Freedom250, will bring together student-athletes from across the United States, territories, and tribal nations to compete in a series of physical and team-based challenges. The event will award $250,000 in scholarships to top competitors and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN platforms, including a primetime special on ABC.\n\n\u201cThis is a great chance for Montana students to compete, meet kids from all over the country, have some fun, and maybe earn a $250,000 scholarship along the way.\u201d Zinke said. \u201cIt\u2019s a once in a lifetime opportunity to step onto the national stage and represent their state and country.\u201d\n\nApplications are currently open at Freedom250.org and are due July 10, 2026. Selected participants will compete August 9\u201311, 2026, with final programming airing August 13 on ESPN and ABC.\n\nFamilies, coaches, and educators across Montana are also encouraged to share the opportunity with eligible students who demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a strong commitment to excellence.\n\nEligibility: Students ages 14\u201317\n\nApplication Deadline: July 10, 2026\n\nCompetition Dates: August 9\u201311, 2026\n\nScholarship: $250,000\n\nStudents can submit a short video and basic information at: Freedom250.org\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://zinke.house.gov/media/press-releases/zinke-encourages-montana-students-apply-2026-patriot-games"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4241640456020832, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}