Latest from Sean Barry
Brian Nesvik Survives 10-9 Committee Vote To Be Next U.S. Fish & Wildlife Chief
A Senate committee voted 10-9 along party lines Wednesday to advance Brian Nesvik’s nomination to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cynthia Lummis said she hopes a Nesvik confirmation will mean swift action to delist grizzly bears.
Sean BarryApril 09, 2025
Wyomingites Say Washington, D.C., Is OK, But The Ranch Is Better And Friendlier
A group of young Wyoming ranchers and farmers toured Washington, D.C., last week, experiencing the history and culture shock of the nation’s capital. They also say that while it’s OK, life on the ranch is better — and friendlier.
Sean BarryApril 09, 2025
Trump Calls Out Wyoming While Signing Pro-Coal Executive Orders
President Donald Trump called out Wyoming and its Republican delegation Tuesday at a signing ceremony for his executive orders to boost coal in the nation’s power supply. Wyoming is the No. 1 coal state, but production has shrunk for years.
Sean BarryApril 08, 2025
U.S. Senate Moves Fast On Bill Backed By Barrasso, Lummis To Cut Judges’ Power
As court orders halting some Trump administration moves pile up, a new bill against nationwide injunctions is advancing quickly in the U.S. Senate. It’s cosponsored by Wyoming Republicans John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis.
Sean BarryApril 07, 2025
Barrasso, Lummis On Short End Of ‘Meaningless’ Canada Tariffs Vote
Four Senate Republicans broke ranks, voting with Democrats late Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on most Canada goods. But Sen. John Barrasso said the vote is "meaningless" because the measure won't get through the House.
Sean BarryApril 03, 2025
Barrasso, Hageman Take Aim At Nationwide Injunctions Against Trump
Republicans in Congress, including Wyoming’s John Barrasso and Harriet Hageman, are considering legislation to rein in the power of federal district court judges. Some are mulling impeachment of judges, as well.
Sean BarryApril 01, 2025
Gordon, Delegation Champion Brian Nesvik To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined the state’s congressional delegation Wednesday in endorsing Wyoming native Brian Nesvik as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was also opposed by the Sierra Club at his confirmation hearing.
Sean BarryMarch 26, 2025
Delegation: ‘No Truth’ To Report Rock Springs Social Security Office On Cut List
Democrats say Social Security is under siege, but Wyoming’s congressional delegation says that’s not true. They also say there’s “no truth whatsoever” to reports the Rock Springs field office is on a cut list.
Sean BarryMarch 25, 2025
Democrats Blink: Barrasso, GOP Win Shutdown Standoff
U.S. Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso dared Senate Democrats this week to block an emergency bill to fund the government. In the end, ten Democrats joined with Republicans and a midnight shutdown was averted.
Sean BarryMarch 14, 2025
Congress Passes HALT Fentanyl Act, Barrasso Says Law Will Cripple Cartels
Congress passed a bill Friday cracking down on fentanyl trafficking — legislation that U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said will cripple cartels smuggling the drug into the country. “They’re running scared," he said. "Now is the time to turn up the heat."
Sean BarryMarch 14, 2025
Wyoming Congressional Delegation Mum On Defunding NPR And PBS
A bill to stop funding National Public Radio and the PBS Newshour might seem like a slam-dunk to pass a Republican-controlled Congress. But it's not so simple, says U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso.
Sean BarryMarch 05, 2025
Barrasso, Lummis Cheer Trump's Speech and “Commitment To American Greatness”
Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis cheered President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Barrasso said Trump has shown a “commitment to American greatness" while Lummis praised the president's "lightning speed" in getting things done.
Sean BarryMarch 05, 2025
Cheyenne Lawyer, Rancher Karen Budd-Falen Accepts Top Interior Department Post
Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne rancher and lawyer, has been named to a high-level post in President Trump’s Interior Department. She tells Cowboy State Daily she accepted an offer to be associate deputy secretary for the department.
Sean BarryMarch 04, 2025
Lummis, Hageman Hail Trump’s Halt To ‘Burdensome’ Disclosures On Small Businesses
Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman are cheering a Sunday decision by President Trump’s Treasury secretary to halt “burdensome” disclosure rules for small businesses. They call the move a “major win” for small businesses across Wyoming.
Sean BarryMarch 04, 2025
Trump Making English Official Language Long Overdue, Wyoming Delegation Says
President Donald Trump’s Saturday order making English the official language of the United States was long overdue, says Wyoming’s congressional delegation. Wyoming has already designated English the state’s official language.
Sean BarryMarch 03, 2025
Keep China Away From US Military Bases, Energy, Say Lummis And Barrasso
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to ban anyone affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from buying property next to federal lands in America. Sen. John Barrasso is a co-sponsor, saying “opening the door” puts national security at risk.
Sean BarryMarch 01, 2025
Hageman, Barrasso And Lummis Busy Helping Throw Out Biden’s Oil and Gas Rules
Hageman, Barrasso and Lummis are among Republicans who’ve been busy this week helping throw out Biden-era energy rules. They also helped defeat a Democrat-led challenge to Trump’s energy emergency declaration.
Sean BarryFebruary 28, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Choice of UW Grad To Lead Forest Service
A University of Wyoming graduate has been picked as the new head of the U.S. Forest Service. Wyoming’s congressional delegation says Tom Schultz will “make America’s forests healthy and productive again.”
Sean BarryFebruary 27, 2025
Forest Service Chief’s Departure Fine By Us, Says Wyoming Delegation
Wyoming’s congressional delegation say they’re just fine with Wednesday’s surprise announcement that U.S. Forest Service chief Randy Moore is quitting. Rep. Harriet Hageman said it was welcome news as he mismanaged the agency.
Sean Barry & Mark HeinzFebruary 27, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Pushes To Halt Federal Money For Sanctuary Cities
A bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday would block federal money going to sanctuary cities. Wyoming’s delegation, along with those from four bordering states, are pushing to pass the bill.
Sean BarryFebruary 26, 2025
Barrasso Helps Pass Budget As Part Of War On “Wasteful Washington Spending”
Sen. John Barrasso helped the U.S. Senate pass a 10-year budget resolution 52-48 Friday after an all-night debate. He said he agrees with reining in wasteful spending, but is making sure the administration "understands how important it is to keep national parks, forests and federal lands adequately staffed."
Sean BarryFebruary 21, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Elon Musk’s DOGE Downsizing Government
Wyoming’s congressional delegation is fully behind Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, applauding its dramatic downsizing of the federal government. It’s “too big and spends too much,” says Sen. John Barrasso.
Sean BarryFebruary 14, 2025
Wyoming’s Influence In Trump’s Energy Plan Grows With Lummis As Western Caucus Chair
A GOP-controlled Congress and Trump administration is paving the way for expanded fossil fuel and energy production. It also paves the way for Wyoming’s influence to grow with U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis chairing the Senate Western Caucus.
Sean BarryFebruary 12, 2025
Barrasso Says Crowd Loved President Trump At Super Bowl; Taylor Swift -- Not So Much
Sen. John Barrasso went to the Super Bowl with President Trump on Sunday. “One of the highlights was when they showed President Trump on the screen and people cheered, and then they showed Taylor Swift on the screen and people booed," Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily.
Sean BarryFebruary 10, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Applauds Trump's Trans Athlete Ban
Wyoming's congressional delegation cheered President Donald Trump's Wednesday executive order defunding schools that let males play female-only sports. ”The far left’s attack on female athletes is the women’s rights issue of our time,” Sen. Lummis said.
Sean Barry & Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2025
Hageman Supports Trump’s Crackdown On “Insidious Organization” USAID
Rep. Harriet Hageman says she supports President Trump’s crackdown to cut the fund for the U.S. Agency for International Development. She calls USAID an “insidious organization” that has supported terrorism.
Sean BarryFebruary 05, 2025
Barrasso Hopeful RFK Has The Votes As Nailbiter Cabinet Votes Set
Sen. John Barrasso told Fox News on Sunday that he’s impressed with the breakneck speed President Trump’s administration is moving. He also said he hopeful RFK has the votes to be confirmed to head Health and Human Services.
Sean BarryFebruary 03, 2025
Barrasso Says Trump's Tariffs — Or Just Threats — Could Be "Effective Tactic"
John Barrasso says Trump’s promised tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico — or just threats of them — could be an “effective tactic.” Tariffs also could impact Wyoming because its largest export market is Canada.
Sean BarryJanuary 31, 2025
Barrasso Backs RFK As Committee Grills Nominee At Confirmation Hearing
Barrasso continues to back Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services during a Wednesday confirmation hearing. The hearing was animated, including being disrupted by a protester.
Sean BarryJanuary 29, 2025
Wyoming Delegation Shows Out To Support National March For Life
Wyoming’s congressional delegation expressed support for the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, vowing to continue the fight to end abortion. Barrasso thanked the thousands of marchers for their “remarkable dedication.”
Sean BarryJanuary 25, 2025