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After Senate Democrats blocked the stablecoin bill May 8, many of them helped advance it easily Monday, May 19, 2025. The chamber’s leader, U.S. Sen. John Thune, said the legislation was “exactly” the same as before.

Big Win For Lummis As Crypto Bill Clears Senate Hurdle On Second Try

After Senate Democrats blocked the stablecoin bill May 8, many of them helped advance it easily Monday. The chamber’s leader, U.S. Sen. John Thune, said the legislation was “exactly” the same as before.

Sean BarryMay 20, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Says Newly Released Audio Reinforces Coverup Of Biden Decline

Wyoming’s congressional delegation said Monday that audio interviews released last week show former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline while in office — and that it was covered up.

Sean BarryMay 19, 2025

Hageman Says GOP Budget Bill Voted Down Because It Didn’t Cut Spending Enough

A congressional committee voted down the GOP-authored budget bill Friday as a handful of Republicans broke ranks. But Harriet Hageman says that’s good — it means the party’s defectors on the vote want spending cuts to go deeper.

Sean BarryMay 16, 2025

Wyoming’s senior senator John Barrasso, inset, also is a medical doctor who says out-of-control drug prices are a real concern for people. But he’snot sold on Trump’s executive order as the solution.

As A Doctor, Barrasso Not Sold On Trump’s Order To Lower Drug Prices

Wyoming’s senior U.S. Sen. John Barrasso also is a medical doctor who says out-of-control drug prices are a real concern for people. But he’s not sold on Trump’s executive order as the solution.

Sean BarryMay 16, 2025

Hageman: Trump-Qatar $400M Air Force One Deal Stems From Boeing Contract Snafu

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman says Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million jet from Qatar traces back to a 2018 Boeing contract. Before it’s used as Air Force One, “they better scrub that plane from nose to tail” for bugs, added Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

Sean BarryMay 15, 2025

The U.S. Senate's top Democrat named Wyoming as a state that faces increased energy costs under the GOP’s tax and budget plans. That prompted Sen. John Barrasso to unload on Schumer, saying energy is the reason Democrats are the minority in Congress.

Barrasso Unloads On Chuck Schumer After Claim Of Higher Wyoming Energy Prices

Chuck Schumer, the U.S. Senate's top Democrat, named Wyoming as facing increased energy costs under the GOP’s tax and budget plans. That prompted Sen. John Barrasso to unload on him, saying energy is the reason Dems are the minority in Congress.

Sean BarryMay 14, 2025

President Donald Trump floated the idea of a tax increase for the richest Americans. Wyoming’s U.S. senators aren’t fans, saying they wouldn’t want a tax hike on anyone, regardless of income. Sen. John Barrasso said as much on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday with host Kristen Welker.

Wyoming Delegation Not Supportive Of Trump's Idea Of Tax Hike For The Rich

U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis on Monday said they were not fans of President Trump's idea of a tax increase for the rich. They said they don't want a tax hike on anyone.

Sean BarryMay 12, 2025

A Tesla Supercharger station in Laramie.

Democrats Attack Barrasso Over Bid To Scrap California EV Mandate

Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator is leading a Republican charge to throw out electric-vehicle mandates. Democrats attacked John Barrasso on the Senate floor Thursday, but he says Americans are having EV laws shoved “down their throats.”

Sean BarryMay 09, 2025

Landmark cryptocurrency legislation by U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis collapsed Thursday on the Senate floor despite exhaustive, 11th-hour efforts to rescue it. Lummis says she’s “deeply disappointed.”

Huge Setback For Lummis As Landmark Cryptocurrency Bill Shot Down

Landmark cryptocurrency legislation backed by U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis collapsed Thursday on the Senate floor despite exhaustive, 11th-hour efforts to rescue it. Lummis says she’s “deeply disappointed.”

Sean BarryMay 08, 2025

A Tesla juices up at a Level 3 fast-charging station at the Frontier Mall in Cheyenne.

Wonky Twists Hold Up Barrasso’s Bid To Kill California EV Mandate

Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator is a critic of red tape across the whole federal government. Now he and GOP colleagues are stuck in it themselves as they take on California’s electric vehicle mandate.

Sean BarryMay 08, 2025

U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. and Cyntha Lummis, R-Wyo.

Warren Attacks Lummis-Backed Crypto Bill, Says It Will Allow Trump ‘Scams’

With Donald Trump’s family selling digital meme coins, Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren is attacking a cryptocurrency bill sponsored by Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Warren claims it will allow Trump to “continue to line his pockets with his crypto scams.”

Sean BarryMay 06, 2025

Wyoming Delegation, GOP Install Bisignano To Head Up Social Security

Longtime banker Frank Bisignano was confirmed to run the Social Security Administration on Tuesday on a strictly party-line vote, 53-47. Sen. Cynthia Lummis said Bisignano will help address “understaffing impacting all six Social Security offices in Wyoming, as well as the closure of the Cody office.”

Sean BarryMay 06, 2025

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U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, left, and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, both R-Wyoming.

Wyoming Delegation Supports Trump’s Order To Defund NPR And PBS

President Donald Trump’s order to defund PBS and NPR has support from Wyoming’s congressional delegation. Rep. Harriet Hageman said government shouldn’t be “funding leftist propaganda,” while Sen. John Barrasso said they’ve “failed” to be non-biased.

Sean BarryMay 02, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Macomb Community College on April 29, 2025, at Warren, Michigan, to mark his first 100 days in office.

Delegation Says Trump Still Has Solid Wyoming Support At 100-Day Mark

Wyomingites who voted for Donald Trump are not souring on him, the state’s three Congress members said this week as the president marked his 100th day in office.

Sean BarryMay 01, 2025

Heather Maud, joined by her husband Charles and their two young children, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for a press conference announcing they are no longer being prosecuted by the U.S. Forest Service over a 75-year-old fence on their South Dakota ranch.

Biden-Era Charges Against South Dakota Ranchers Over Legacy Fence Line Dropped

The Biden-era prosecution of fifth-generation South Dakota ranchers over a 75-year-old fence line came to an end Wednesday. Trump administration officials dropped the charges, calling the case an egregious example of government overreach.

Sean BarryApril 30, 2025

Hageman, Barrasso Say Judges Who Shield Illegal Immigrants Should Be Arrested

President Donald Trump’s administration did not go too far in arresting judges for allegedly shielding illegal immigrants from federal agents, say members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation.

Sean BarryApril 28, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Says Trump’s Overhaul Of Endangered Species Act Long Overdue

Changing the definition of “harm” in the Endangered Species Act, as the Trump administration proposes, could overhaul the ESA. It’s also long overdue, Wyoming’s delegation says, saying its “a great solution” to a problem caused by federal overregulation.

Sean BarryApril 19, 2025

As Senate Debates End To Twice-A-Year Clock-Changes, Lummis Says It’s About Time

A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing this week to promote a push to “lock the clock” and end the twice-yearly clock changing around daylight saving time. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says it’s about time, while John Barrasso says not so fast.

Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Rallies Behind Trump As Some Republicans Split On Tariffs

A handful of Republicans are joining Democrats against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but don’t count the Wyoming delegation among them. John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman are rallying behind Trump.

Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

Barrasso Vows Quick Replacement After BLM Nominee Drops Out Over Trump Criticism

Kathleen Sgamma abruptly withdrew from consideration Wednesday to lead the BLM after a 2021 social media post surfaced of her criticizing President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wyoming’s senior Sen. John Barrasso vows a quick replacement.

Sean BarryApril 10, 2025

Barrasso, Lummis Back Atkins To Head SEC As Dems Link Him To ’08 Housing Crash

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis joined other Republicans in the U.S. Senate in confirming Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The 52-44 vote fell strictly along party lines.

Sean BarryApril 10, 2025

Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik before his retirement Sept. 11, 2024. He began his career with Game and Fish in 1995 and was appointed as director by Gov. Mark Gordon in 2019.

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

Current class members of Wyoming LEAD, an agriculture and rural policy leadership group, pose for a photo at a Washington, D.C., restaurant Friday. Left to right: Cody Alps of Yoder, Laramie Seymour of Crook County, Marie McClaren of Kemmerer, Mattie Stevenson of Jeffrey City, Beth Butler of Douglas and Katie Shockley of Cheyenne.

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

Wyoming Republican U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis, left, and John Barrasso.

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

U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso, both R-Wyoming.

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

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, asks questions about federal judges and overreach during a joint subcommittee meeting of the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, April 1, 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

Brian Nesvik testifies during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on March 26, 2025, for his appointment as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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

Wyoming Republican U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and U.S Rep. Harriet Hageman.

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

Sen. John Barrasso (left) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (right)

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

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, left, and U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

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

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office.

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 are among Republicans who’ve been busy this week helping throw out Biden-era energy rule. They also helped defeat a Democrat-led challenge to Trump’s energy emergency declaration.

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

A University of Wyoming graduate with extensive ties to the U.S. West has been picked as the new head of the U.S. Forest Service. Wyoming’s Washington delegation says Tom Schultz will “make America’s forests healthy and productive again.”

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

Randy Moore and Island Lake in Bridger Teton National Forest 2 26 25

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

Demonstrators hold a rally and march to protest a recent increase of activity in the area by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on February 01, 2025 in Waukegan, Illinois.

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

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, is the second ranking Republican in the Senate.

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's congressional delegation of, from top, U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, and Rep. Harriet Hageman, is applauding the efforts of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to downsize the federal government.

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

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyoming, poses for a photo in her office.

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

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming (left), poses with President Donald Trump along with fellow Republican Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee (second from right) and Katie Britt of Alabama during Trump's trip to the Super Bowl.

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

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before singing the “No Men in Women’s Sports” executive order in the East Room at the White House on February 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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

Wyoming’s senior senator told Fox News on Sunday that he’s impressed with the breakneck speed President Trump’s administration is moving. John Barrasso also said he’s confident FRK “has the votes” to be confirmed to head Health and Human Services.

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

President Donald Trump talks with the press about imposing tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico "starting tomorrow" while in the Oval Office on Friday, Jan. 31, 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

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, left, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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 U.S. Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman talks at a March for Life event in Washington, D.C.

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

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance swears in newly confirmed CIA Director John Ratcliffe while his wife, Michele Ratcliffe looks on during a ceremony in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House on Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Senate Confirms Ratcliffe for CIA As Democrats Still Holding Up Noem, Hegseth

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s choice of John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, but Democrats continued to draw out Trump’s nominations of Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head up the Department of Homeland Security.

Sean BarryJanuary 23, 2025

Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso, left, with President Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, Lee Zeldin.

Barrasso, Lummis Help Advance Trump Picks on Energy, Interior and EPA

Wyoming U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis helped push through a group of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks Thursday. Nominees to for the Departments of Energy, Interior and EPA sailed through their committees.

Sean BarryJanuary 23, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, talks about Democrats' efforts to stall President's Trumps Cabinet picks from the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.

Barrasso Promises Weekend Sessions If Dems Keep Holding Up Trump Cabinet Picks

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, on Wednesday called Democrat efforts to hold up Trumps Cabinet picks “Shameful.” He promised to keep senators there through the weekend if they don’t move quickly to confirm.

Sean BarryJanuary 22, 2025

Donald Trump is sworn into office by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.

Barrasso, Lummis And Hageman Squeeze In To See Trump Take Oath

Weather moved Donald Trump’s inauguration indoors at the Capitol on Monday, making it difficult to squeeze in all who wanted to attend. Wyoming’s delegation was there to see Trump take the oath.

Sean BarryJanuary 20, 2025

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem testifies at her confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security under President-elect Donald Trump.

GOP Senators Confident Kristi Noem Can Secure Border As Head Of Homeland Security

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem promised Friday to secure America’s southern border with Mexico as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security.

Sean BarryJanuary 17, 2025

Barrasso Looks To Trump Interior Nominee To Stop Feds From “Punishing The West”

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum pledges to boost America’s energy supply as secretary of the Interior. During his confirmation hearing Thursday, John Barrasso implored him to stop the feds from “punishing the West.”

Sean BarryJanuary 16, 2025