Hageman Supportive Of Release of Additional January 6 Footage
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday said she was supportive of the release of all the footage related to January 6.
Congress Laughs At Biden Claim That US Will ‘Need Oil For At Least Another Decade’
During his State of the Union address Tuesday, President Joe Biden said that America will only need 10 more years of oil and gas, sparking raucous laughter from Congress and mocking on social media. Biden quickly backtracked.
Despite Democrat Control Of Senate, Lummis Predicts More Conservative Legislation
Although Sen. Lummis doesn’t expect Sen. Krysten Sinema, I-Arizona, to change her politics after departing from the Democratic Party last week, she does expect more centrist legislation to come out of the Senate than in the previous session.
Cheney’s Last Stand: Liz To Keep Target On Trump’s Back For Remainder Of Term
Cheney’s office says that drafting and delivering the final report of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 Attack is the congresswoman’s main focus.
Hageman Selects Former Trump Aide From Kansas To Be Chief Of Staff
Incoming U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has confirmed that Carly Miller, a former Trump aide from Kansas, will be her chief of staff. Miller was Hageman’s campaign manager.
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Lummis Says Twitter Files Show ‘Wrongdoing,’ Could Prompt FBI Probe
In response to the report that Twitter suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story, Sen. Lummis said she supports legislation that would compel social media platforms to publicly report every instance of government entities asking for content moderation.
Cheney Slams McCarthy For Not Condemning Trump For Constitution Comments
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued her feud with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, the likely next speaker of the U.S. House for not condemning former President Trump over his suggestion to “terminate” the Constitution.
Elon Musk’s Release Of Files Show Twitter Suppressed Hunter Biden Laptop Story
Despite the national media giving little coverage to Elon Musk’s Friday release of emails and exchanges inside Twitter two years ago, the information does show the company suppressed a news story on Hunter and Joe Biden’s Ukranian business involvement.
Barrasso Wants Leadership Vote On Wednesday, Lummis Wants To Wait Until Georgia Runoff
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis don’t agree on how they would like to see Senate Republicans move forward with deciding leadership for the next term. Barrasso is calling for the vote on Wednesday, Lummis wants to wait until Georgia is decided.
Wyoming Legislators Optimistic, Cautious About Elon Musk’s Takeover Of Twitter
Wyoming State Sen. Cheri Steinmetz on Friday said she applauded anyone who will protect the arena of free speech and as long as Elon Musk does that, “it’s a good thing.”
Cheney Makes Motion To Subpoena Trump, Jan. 6 Committee Unanimously Approves
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney put an exclamation mark on the Jan. 6 Committee’s work, issuing a motion at the conclusion of a televised Thursday hearing to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney Says She Will Campaign Against Republicans
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said she will actively campaign against the Republican gubernatorial candidates in Arizona and Pennsylvania this fall.
Wyoming Leaders Sympathetic To Red State Transfer Of Migrants To Blue States
Gov. Gordon and U.S. Sens. Barrasso and Lummis are understanding of recent actions taken by Texas, Florida and Arizona to send migrants to “progressive” Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago and Martha’s Vineyard.
Degenfelder Beats Schroeder In Republican Superintendent Race
Megan Degenfelder has won the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction, taking down incumbent Brian Schroeder.
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Gigantic $750 Billion Tax And Spending Bill Clears House, Cheney Votes Against
The massive $750 billion tax and spending bill known as the “Inflation Reduction Act” cleared the U.S. House on Friday and is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney voted against the measure.
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Opponents Continue Attacks On Hageman’s Water Pipeline Deal
Harriet Hageman’s opponents in Wyoming’s U.S. House race continue to focus criticism on Hageman’s involvement in a Flaming Gorge water pipeline project initiated more than a decade ago.
Cheney Says She Will Always Choose Protection Of Constitution Over Politics
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday told a CNN audience that she will always choose protecting the Constitution over making politically-driven decisions to help her get re-elected.
Gordon, Rammell Trade Barbs At Gubernatorial Forum In Casper
A Republican gubernatorial candidate forum featuring Gov. Mark Gordon, Rex Rammell and Brent Bien brought some division in Casper Wednesday night over Gordon’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump Blasts Cheney On July 4, Calls Her “Despicable Human Being”
Former President Donald Trump blasted Liz Cheney on Independence Day calling her a “despicable human being” after the congresswoman said the Jan. 6 committee could refer him to the Justice Dept for prosecution.
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Hageman Campaign Creates ‘Cheney For Virginia’ Website
Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman has doubled down on her claims that her Republican primary opponent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is not a true Wyomingite by creating a spoof website called “Liz Cheney for Virginia.”
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Wyoming Delegation Demands Biden Sanction Russia For Ukraine Invasion
Wyoming’s delegation has called on President Joe Biden to issue strong sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine on Monday.
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Casper Woman Preparing For Freedom Convoy To Go Through Wyoming
A Casper woman is urging Wyoming residents to donate homemade baked goods, breads and handmade cards in a show of support for a nationwide truck convoy expected to pass through the state
Wyoming Republican Party ‘Sets Record Straight’ On Cheney Censure
The Wyoming Republican Party said that the censure of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney last week was a representation of national dissatisfaction with her, according to a lengthy statement from officials.
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Wyoming GOP Celebrates Judge Ruling In Its Favor In Superintendent Lawsuit
The Wyoming Republican Party celebrated the news that a judge ruled in their favor in a lawsuit regarding the process of choosing a replacement for Wyoming superintendent of public instruction.
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Casper Republican On CNN: Wyoming GOP Has Been Taken Over By Extremists
In discussing his vote in favor of Liz Cheney being recognized as a Republican, former Natrona County GOP chair Joe McGinley said the party has been taken over by extremists.
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Fremont County Sen. Cale Case Urges Colleagues Not To Have Special Session
Longtime Sen. Cale Case, R-Lander, sent out a document over the weekend to his fellow legislators, detailing why the upcoming legislative special session on President Biden’s vaccine mandate is a bad idea.
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Legislator Names Anti-Mask Bill In Honor Of Laramie Teen Arrested For Not Wearing Mask
A bill named after and and inspired by the Laramie teen arrested at her high school for refusing to wear a mask has been filed for consideration by Wyoming’s Legislature.
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Legislators Divided Over Whether Wyoming Should Have Special Session On Vaccine Mandate
Wyoming’s legislators are divided over whether or not the state should hold a special session regarding President Joe Biden’s proposed vaccine mandates.
Cheyenne GOP Rep Worries Wyoming Will Be Only State Without Hate Crime Law
A Republican state representative from Cheyenne believes that Wyoming could be the last state in the nation without a hate crime statute, more than 20 years after the state was thrust into the national spotlight due to a hate crime.
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Lincoln County GOP Cancels Cheney; 8th County To Do So
The party overwhelmingly, but not unanimously, passed a resolution on Tuesday evening to rescind Cheney’s Republican status, county party chairman Marti Halverson told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday.
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Two More Republicans Surface As Cheney Opponents
An online political publication has identified two more Wyoming Republicans as congressional candidates who were interviewed by former President Donald Trump in his search for a challenger to the re-election campaign of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
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Trump: Wyoming Should Have Run-Off Elections
Former President Donald Trump said on Friday that Wyoming should have a run-off election to get U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney out of office.
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Trump Meeting With Cheney Opponents In New Jersey For Endorsement Possibility
Former President Donald Trump intends to meet with some of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s opponents for a potential endorsement, he announced this week.
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Wyoming Congressional Candidate Darin Smith Raises $177K In Second Quarter
A Cheyenne businessman running for Congress has raised more than $170,000 in his bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, according to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission.
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Virginians Biggest Contributors To Cheney Campaign, More Than $220K
Residents of Virginia have donated more than four times as much to the campaign of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as residents of Wyoming, according to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission.
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Biden Appoints Gordon to Bipartisan Council of Governors
President Joe Biden has appointed Gov. Mark Gordon to a bipartisan Council of Governors, the governor’s office announced on Thursday.
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Bouchard, Gray Call For NPR, Public Media to Be Defunded
Two of Wyoming’s legislators and current congressional candidates made calls for defunding National Public Radio and other public media over the holiday weekend.
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Cheney Votes to Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol, Lummis Calls Vote ‘Distraction’
Rep. Cheney voted to remove all Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol while Sen. Lummis called the vote a “distraction”.
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Lummis, Barrasso Criticize ATF For Proposed Pistol Brace Rule
Sens. Barrasso and Lummis have asked the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to withdraw a newly proposed “misguided” gun rule.
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Wyoming Democratic Party Infiltrated By Political Spies; “We Will Press On,” Spokeswoman Says
With the New York Times reporting Friday that the Wyoming Democratic Party was infiltrated by a pair of political operatives, the party’s spokeswoman said they aren’t intimidated by this move.
Cheney: It’s Unfortunate Biden Chose to Meet With Putin
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney was not supportive of President Joe Biden’s meeting this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin during an international summit.
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All of Wyoming’s Delegation Oppose Teaching Critical Race Theory In Schools
A congressional measure critical of “critical race theory” has won the support of U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
Bouchard Didn’t Attend Candidate Forum Because He’s “Way Out In The Lead”
Bouchard’s spokesperson said he didn’t attend a Casper forum because “he’s way out in the lead” and there’s no reason for him to appear with other candidates.
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Barrasso: Biden Economy Is Reason Behind High Grocery, Gas Prices
Just days after U.S. Sen. John Barrasso praised President Joe Biden for his willingness to work with Republicans over an infrastructure deal, the senator reversed course and went back to criticizing the president for the current state of the economy.
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Bouchard Releases Video Announcing Teen Pregnancy, Marriage From Florida Days
Congressional candidate Anthony released a video announcing he impregnated and married a teenage girl when he was also a teen living in Florida.
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Barrasso Praises Biden For Willingness to Work With Republicans
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso actually had kind words regarding President Joe Biden and his administration for their willingness to work with congressional Republicans on the proposed infrastructure bill.
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Cheney: We Have a Responsibility to Fight For, Rebuild Republican Party
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney still believes in the conservative values of the Republican Party and wants to continue to fight for them, she told Wyoming reporters on Thursday morning.
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Cheney is On Her Own; Barrasso, Lummis, Gordon Offer No Support
Wyoming’s top elected officials are offering no support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney as she fights to retain her U.S. House leadership position.
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Cheney On Biden’s First 100 Days: “An Unfortunate Time For Wyoming”
Cheney said the president’s first 100 days have been “unfortunate” and criticized him for stopping construction on the border wall.
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Bouchard to Appear at Florida Rally With Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Weekend
Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, is making one of his first out-of-state appearances for his congressional campaign this weekend at an America First rally in Florida.
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PACs Contribute $300,000 To Cheney, None To Her Opponents In First Quarter
Only the campaign of incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney received money from political action committees during the first quarter of the year.
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Bouchard Claims Cheney Is Scared, Being Backed By “Woke” Corporations
Hours after Cowboy State Daily revealed U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney smashed her fundraising record during the first quarter of 2021, one of her challengers is making claims about the representative’s backers.
Gray, Bouchard Begin to Ramp Up Congressional Campaigns
Two Wyoming legislators are ramping up their respective congressional campaigns against incumbent U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Cheney Detractor Matt Gaetz Sees Troubles Continue
A Florida congressman known for his criticisms of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is seeing major troubles in his life after it was announced last week he was being investigated for sex trafficking.
Wyoming’s Delegation Oppose Biden’s Infrastructure Plan; “Out-Of-Control Socialist Spending Spree”
Wyoming’s congressional delegates have all come out against President Joe Biden’s newest infrastructure plan, with them calling it “out-of-control” and a “political football.”
Bill Would List Political Affiliation For School Board Candidates
A bill that would allow school board candidates to list their political affiliation on ballots won approval from a Senate committee Friday, despite objection from the Wyoming School Boards Association.
Legislator Introduced Budget Amendment to Fire Wyoming Health Officer
Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, introduced an amendment to the budget bill that would have fired the Wyoming health officer.
Lummis, Barrasso Criticize Proposed $15 Minimum Wage
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis criticized the proposed $15 minimum wage in the latest coronavirus relief bill, noting it was an inappropriate and irresponsible addition.
Barrasso Wants Republicans to Come Together to Take On Biden
Barrasso said the Biden administration is “killing millions of jobs and spending trillions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars that we can’t afford to spend.”
Laramie County GOP to Discuss Cheney Censure on Tuesday
The Laramie County Republican Party could soon join the ranks of other Republican organizations across Wyoming that have censured U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
UW Researchers Find Major Impacts Due to Political Division
The polarization between the two major political parties has far-reaching impacts on American life, University of Wyoming researchers have found.
More Than 170 Wyoming Republicans Changed Party Affiliation After Capitol Siege
More than 170 Wyoming Republican voters changed their party affiliation following the U.S. Capitol insurrection earlier this month.
Wyoming Gun Owners Criticize Cheney, Barrasso Over Trump Impeachment
The Wyoming Gun Owners Association has joined the chorus of organizations criticizing U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney for her vote this week to impeach President Donald Trump this week.
Wyoming Republican Party Urges Delegation to Contest Electoral Vote
The Wyoming Republican Party and many Republican legislators from the state have sent a letter to the Congressional delegates, urging them to contest the Electoral College’s vote.
Cheney: China Has Infiltrated Entertainment Industry
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney continued her crusade against California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been embroiled in controversy when it was revealed that one of his former fundraisers was apparently a Chinese spy.
Cheney: Chinese Communist Party Is Attacking United States
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is continuing her crusade against possible espionage and bad dealings between the United States and China, this time on Fox News with Dana Perino.
Denver Mayor Advises Not to Travel on Thanksgiving; 30 Minutes Later He Boards Flight to Houston
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock advised citizens not to fly on Thanksgiving. 30 minutes later he boarded a flight to Houston.
Bouchard Clobbers Opponent, Sails To Easy State Senate Win
State Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne easily turned back what was anticipated to be a strong challenge from Democrat Britney Wallesch, on Tuesday to win election to his second Senate term.
Report: Wyoming Is One Of Nation’s Most Politically-Engaged States
Personal finance website WalletHub compared the 50 states based on 11 key indicators of political engagement, ranging from the percentage of registered voters in the 2016 presidential election” to “total political contributions per adult population.
Torrington PD: Stop Vandalizing, Stealing Political Signs
Over the last couple of weekends, the department has received “several” reports from community members who have had their political signs stolen or vandalized.
Cheney Slams Biden, Pelosi For Not Speaking Out Against Defunding The Police
Cheney blasted Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi for not speaking out against the “Defund the Police” movement.
Senator Uses Wyoming As Example Why DC Shouldn’t Be A State; Predictably Gets Annihilated On Social Media
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said Wyoming is a well-rounded working class state while Washington, DC is full of bureaucrats.
Former U.S. Rep. Lummis to seek Senate
Cynthia Lummis, who served as Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative and state treasurer, will run for the U.S. Senate in 2020, she announced Thursday.