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Curtis Calls for Countering PRC Influence, Strengthening Support for Taiwan
During a Foreign Relations Committee hearing with Secretary Rubio, Senator Curtis, chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, emphasized the importance of countering the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence in the Western Hemisphere and supporting Taiwan’s diplomatic relationships throughout the region.
Curtis, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners, Bolster Security in South China Sea Against PRC Aggression
Senators Curtis and Duckworth introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at improving coordination between the United States and its partners in the Indo-Pacific, which would strengthen security both in the region and in the U.S. Amid increasing aggression from the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea, the senators’ bills would help ensure the Department of State prioritizes diplomatic engagement and improve the Department of War’s management of tensions in the region before they grow into full-blown crises that would require military action.
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Geothermal in Indo-Pacific
Senator Curtis, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cosponsored the Pacific Promotion of Workable Energy Resources Act, bipartisan legislation to promote geothermal exploration and production in the Indo-Pacific by leveraging the United States’ expertise as the world leader in geothermal electricity generation capacity. The bill was introduced by Senators Schatz and McCormick and is also cosponsored by Senator Coons.
New Utah Sen. John Curtis says he’ll enact Trump’s agenda while upholding ‘pioneer values’
The newest U.S. senator representing Utah was sworn into office Friday morning. Sen. John Curtis took the oath of office during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Friday, shortly after the 119th Congress convened. “Today, we start this new beginning,” Curtis said during a press conference Friday afternoon.
GOP Sen.-elect Curtis says he’s not afraid to disagree with Trump
As a House member, John Curtis, R-Utah, exhibited a willingness to buck his own party. Now the senator-elect who is set to take the seat being vacated by retiring Mitt Romney, said he’s not afraid to disagree with President-elect Donald Trump if he needs to. In an exclusive interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Curtis told co-anchor Jonathan Karl that he wants Trump to be “wildly successful” and said he supports his desire to address inflation and the economy. But he also made clear there will be times he disagrees with Trump’s approach.
John Curtis’ search for consensus
No one seemed to know what to do when John Curtis entered the Senate chamber. In the moments before, a steady stream of senators had shuffled in, taking their assigned seats. Mitt Romney, moments away from delivering his final Senate address, was already seated on the back row, his legs crossed, thumbing his cellphone. His colleagues, as they passed his desk, offered him greetings: Joe Manchin gave him a hug; Thom Tillis slapped his shoulder; Cory Booker cracked a joke.
Highs and Lows: Tusks Up!
The end of the week always comes too quickly, but it’s time for another edition of Highs and Lows. First, I wanted to give a shout-out to the Utah Mammoth—we are all so excited to see them in the NHL playoffs and will be cheering them on. My other high
Highs and Lows: Celebrating Zion National Park
Welcome to another edition of Highs and Lows! This week, I’m coming to you from Zion National Park, which is a high by any standard. But what makes this experience special is that I joined the local community in celebrating 100 years of Zion Lodge, which has played an integral
Highs and Lows: Prediction Markets are Gambling
Hi there, I’ll start with my low this week. There is a trend in the United States concerning betting on prediction market contracts—think Kalshi or Polymarket. People are wagering on everything from sports games to the outcomes of wars, and it has gotten totally out of control. Currently, it’s being