Tag: John Barrasso

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advanced the nominations of two controversial EPA nominees. The EPA chief thanked the committee members and Chairman Sen. John Barrasso for granting the nominees a "fair hearing." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Senate advances two of Trump’s EPA nominees despite Democratic complaints

Josh Siegel · October 25, 2017 4:16 pm

Many Republicans are still wondering why the nationalist firebrand wants to challenge GOP senators like John Barrasso of Wyoming or Roger Wicker of Mississippi, both of whom voted with the president more than 95 percent of the time -- more than Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (93.9 percent), who Steve Bannon has said he will not target. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Steve Bannon’s war on the Republican Party will go on with or without Trump’s blessing

Gabby Morrongiello · October 23, 2017 4:01 am

Erik Prince, Founder and CEO of Blackwater Worldwide is seen at Blackwater's offices in Moyock, N.C., Monday, July 21, 2008. Blackwater plans a shift away from the private security business that brought unwelcome attention following a deadly shooting in Baghdad last year. Blackwater executives say the company will survive with a focus on international training, aviation and logistics. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Blackwater founder Erik Prince rules out Senate run in Michigan, but is eyeing Wyoming

Steven Nelson · October 17, 2017 8:05 pm

Prince, the founder of the now defunct military contracting firm Blackwater, is a controversial figure who will, if he runs, no doubt be demonized by the media as he has been in the past. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

Michael Barone: Erik Prince should run for senator — in Michigan

Michael Barone · October 15, 2017 12:13 pm

Former White House strategist Steve Bannon speaks at a rally for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. Bannon took the stage to introduce Moore as supporters waving flags cheered Tuesday night. Bannon declared Moore's win a victory for Trump, despite the president's support for Sen. Luther Strange. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Steve Bannon criticizes Republican senators for not condemning Bob Corker

Robert King · October 14, 2017 4:20 pm

Bannon, now back at the helm of Breitbart News, loathes the Kentucky Republican. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Steve Bannon targets reliable Trump supporters in revolt against Mitch McConnell

David M. Drucker · October 12, 2017 4:01 am

"I'd be willing to contemplate giving up a very pleasant lifestyle in order to try to move the divisiveness back to a greater sense of civility." (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Foster Friess confirms interest in primarying ‘hero’ John Barrasso

David M. Drucker · October 10, 2017 3:19 pm

Friess backed President Trump during the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Republican megadonor Foster Friess mulls 2018 Senate run in Wyoming: Report

Melissa Quinn · October 9, 2017 7:35 pm

Republicans say Second Amendment, not NRA, drives their stance on guns after Las Vegas massacre

David M. Drucker · October 4, 2017 3:52 pm

Republican Sens. John Barrasso of Wyoming and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin are dismissing rumors that they are interested in becoming the next secretary of Health and Human Services. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ron Johnson, John Barrasso say they’re not in the running for Tom Price’s job

Robert King · October 3, 2017 1:38 pm

Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has asked the agency for details about what the Medicare for All Act would cost, including how many jobs would be lost. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

GOP asks CBO: How much does Bernie Sanders’ single payer bill cost?

Kimberly Leonard · September 14, 2017 8:25 pm

"We need a new, cost-effective and achievable plan to get the FBI into a new headquarters facility," Sen. John Barrasso said. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Energy and Environment

FBI pledges to deliver new headquarters plan within 120 days

John Siciliano · August 2, 2017 10:29 pm