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snopes.compolitics20 days ago
Trump Says Administration Is Working on National Permitless-Carry Legislation
President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that his administration is developing national right-to-carry legislation during remarks at a Pennsylvania facility. The comments reference a bill introduced by Sen. Mike Lee that would remove permit requirements for eligible carriers in all…
abcnews.go.compolitics22 days ago
Pentagon drops Christian category from religious affiliation codes after LDS objection
The Pentagon removed the broad Christian designation from its updated religious affiliation list following a complaint from Sen. Mike Lee. The change affects how service members identify their faith. Officials replaced the category with specific denominational labels.
abcnews.go.compolitics22 days ago
Senate Republicans Seek Extended Debate on SAVE America Act After Falling Short of 60 Votes
Sen. Mike Lee said Republicans are 10 votes short of cloture and urged extended debate to pass the bill. The measure has stalled after House passage in February.
pbs.orgpolitics32 days ago
Pentagon Streamlines Chaplain List, Removes Denominational Labels
The Department of Defense revised its list of religious affiliations this week, dropping the Christian designation from 21 groups including Latter-day Saints, Catholics, Lutherans and Pentecostals. Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis objected to the change for their own faith.
Washington Examinerpolitics60 days ago
Congress Considers Bipartisan Bill to Add Oversight and Time Limits to Federal Nondisclosure Orders
Sen. Mike Lee is leading the Senate version of legislation that would require written justification for nondisclosure orders, impose time limits and ensure notification of targets. The bill comes as scrutiny intensifies over former special counsel Jack Smith's use of such orders…
Reasonpolitics89 days ago
Sen. Mike Lee: Federal Prison Employee Ended Call on Inmate's Health Inquiry
Sen. Mike Lee stated that a U.S. Bureau of Prisons employee hung up on him while he inquired about an incarcerated constituent's son with untreated health conditions. The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, amid broader reports of communication failures in federal prisons. Sens.
reason.compolitics90 days ago
Senate Judiciary Chairman Suggests Senators as Potential Supreme Court Nominees Amid Alito Retirement Speculation
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley stated that he would recommend Senators Mike Lee and Ted Cruz for a Supreme Court vacancy if Justice Samuel Alito retires. The comments come as speculation continues about Alito's potential departure at the end of the current ter…
ksl.comworld93 days ago
Utah Valley University Selects Sharon McMahon as Commencement Speaker Amid Criticism from Conservatives
Utah Valley University announced Sharon McMahon as its commencement speaker, prompting objections from conservative figures over her past comments about Charlie Kirk. Kirk was fatally shot at the university on September 10, 2025. The selection has led to public statements from Se…