John Barrasso

John Barrasso

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John Barrasso is a U.S. Senator from Wyoming, having served since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he has held significant leadership roles, including the position of Senate Republican Whip. Barrasso is known for his conservative stance on issues such as healthcare and energy policy. He has been an advocate for reducing regulations and promoting energy independence, reflecting the interests of his state's fossil fuel industry. In the context of the evolving Republican Party, Barrasso has been closely aligned with party leadership and has supported various initiatives during Trump’s presidency.

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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso discusses President Donald Trump’s strategy with Iran.

GPS jamming surges as China expands rival LEO navigation satellites
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-03
7.0

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is seen with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Some of Trump’s voter ID demands are common in Canada. Critics say the devil is in the details
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-23
5.0

A spokesperson for Senate GOP Whip John Barrasso said that he spoke with McConnell Tuesday for about 20 minutes and that the Kentucky Republican 'was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate.'

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-12
5.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said he has since spoken with McConnell at length about Senate business.

Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear repeats call on McConnell to address health status
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-12
5.0

John Barrasso stated he had a 20-minute phone call with Mitch McConnell on important topics.

Is Mitch McConnell secretly deceased? | Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-11
5.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said they were on the phone with McConnell in the last 48 hours.

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, remained in China during his hospitalization
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-08
5.0

Senate Whip John Barrasso said he had a roughly 20-minute conversation with McConnell.

Mitch McConnell speaks to senators from hospital amid health speculation, discusses national issues: Former adviser
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-07
6.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso argued that allowing a mandate on the fuel blend would hurt small refiners.

Pentagon's $88B Iran war funding request faces bipartisan pushback
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-25
4.0

John Barrasso is a Republican senator who attended the meeting with Donald Trump.

Cuộc họp biến thành màn đấu khẩu giữa ông Trump với phe Cộng hòa
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-25
5.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso led the operation to flip the skeptics into backers of the administration’s long game in Iran.

Senate rejects Democrats' Iran war powers resolution after Republicans flip
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-25
6.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso warned about the implications of the partial shutdown.

Unpaid Secret Service foils alleged Trump assassination plot at Mar-a-Lago
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-24
5.0

Wyoming’s John Barrasso, the No. 2 Republican senator, said the demands are 'radical and extreme' and a 'far-left wish list.'

Republicans reject Democratic demands for ICE, increasing chance of DHS shutdown
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-06
4.0

John Barrasso echoed Shaheen’s views on the importance of safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure.

US senators unveil subsea cables act
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-26
8.0

John Barrasso echoed Shaheen's views on the importance of safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure.

Senators push bill to boost US role in undersea cable security
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-26
8.0
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John Barrasso is the Republican majority whip who promised to 'take a look' at the bill if it passes the House.

What to know about the US House vote on releasing the Epstein files | Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
5.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso only told NBC's 'Meet the Press' that the Senate will 'take a look' at the bill if it passes the House.

When is the Epstein files vote
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
5.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso only told NBC's 'Meet the Press' that the Senate will 'take a look' at the bill if it passes the House.

Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein emails emerge
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
5.0

John Barrasso declined to commit to holding a vote on the pending bill even if it passes in the House.

Trump’s investigation into Epstein ties to political foes might be ‘smokescreen’, Republican says | Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-16
5.0

John Barrasso, the Republican Senate majority whip, described the spending package as reasonable and responsible.

U.S. Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-11
6.0

Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming offered praise, stating that 'Wyoming mourns the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney'.

Dick Cheney remains divisive in death, drawing tributes and condemnation | Dick Cheney
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
8.0

John Barrasso, Senate majority whip, argued that a solution lies in reopening the government.

Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund Snap | US Senate
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
4.0

A spokeswoman for Wyoming Senator John Barrasso said his position opposing a filibuster change also remains unchanged.

Senate Republicans reject Trump’s call to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-01
5.0

John Barrasso joined Thune in opposing the elimination of the filibuster.

Tramp zatražio od republikanaca ukidanje kvalifikovane većine u Senatu zbog savezne vlade, oni ga odbili
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-10-31
5.0

Fellow Senate GOP leader John Barrasso argued that nixing the filibuster would allow Democrats to make Puerto Rico and D.C. into states.

Analysis: Trump just kneecapped the GOP’s shutdown strategy with his call to end filibuster
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-31
5.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and President Donald Trump’s warning to Hamas if the Israel ceasefire collapses.

Republicans move to extend Obamacare aid — but reject Democrats' shutdown gambit
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-21
6.0

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is expected to commence the next rounds of voting on government funding.

US government shutdown: Deadlock may continue for three days- Take a look at past shutdowns
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-02
6.0

Senator John Barrasso cautioned Democrats not to expect Republicans to discuss extending the subsidies if the Government shuts down.

US Government set to shut down after Senate blocks funding extension
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
5.0