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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

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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

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso introduced a bill Jan. 15, 2025, that could withhold U.S. money for the World Health Organization over its pandemic policies. The president and two-thirds of the Senate would have to OK any pandemic money for the group.

Barrasso Again Takes Aim At World Health Organization Over Pandemic Policies

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso introduced a bill Wednesday that could withhold U.S. money for the World Health Organization over its pandemic policies. The president and two-thirds of the Senate would have to OK any pandemic money for the group.

Sean BarryJanuary 16, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testifies during his Senate Energy and Natural Resources confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Wright On Track: Trump’s Pick For Energy Secretary Headed For Confirmation

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, oil company executive and technology innovator Chris Wright, sailed through a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Sean BarryJanuary 15, 2025

Rep. Harriett Hageman on the House floor on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

Hageman Cheers House Passing Her Bill Banning Males In Women’s Sports

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, cheered the House passing a bill Tuesday aimed at preventing males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports. She said it’s a victory over “the left’s anti-woman agenda.”

Sean BarryJanuary 15, 2025

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defense secretary, testifies Tuesday for the Senate Armed Services Committe.

Pete Hegseth Grilled In Senate Hearing For Defense Secretary; Lummis, Barrasso Support

Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was grilled in a testy Senate hearing on Tuesday. Sen Cynthia Lummis joined Sen. John Barrasso in support of his confirmation.

Sean BarryJanuary 14, 2025