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Liz Cheney defends Biden fist bump after Republican backlash

May 1, 2021

Liz Cheney defends Biden fist bump after Republican backlash

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney defended herself this week after facing criticism from conservatives following her fist bump with President Biden before his address Wednesday to a joint session of Congress.

McCarthy provides only lukewarm support for Liz Cheney staying in House GOP leadership

April 27, 2021

McCarthy provides only lukewarm support for Liz Cheney staying in House GOP leadership

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy decidedly sidestepped an opportunity to express his support for Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, who as the number three ranking House Republican is key member of his GOP leadership team in the chamber

Sen. Barrasso demands IG probe Energy Sec. Granholm's involvement with electric car company

April 27, 2021

Sen. Barrasso demands IG probe Energy Sec. Granholm's involvement with electric car company

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ranking member John Barrasso, R-Wyo., sent a letter to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) inspector general demanding answers on Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s involvement with electric car company Proterra.

Liz Cheney doesn’t rule out 2024 presidential bid

April 26, 2021

Liz Cheney doesn’t rule out 2024 presidential bid

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the most high profile House Republican to impeach then-President Trump, isn’t closing any doors to a potential 2024 run for the White House.

Former Trump administration official mulling GOP challenge against Cheney

April 22, 2021

Former Trump administration official mulling GOP challenge against Cheney

Perry Pendley, who served as acting director of the Bureau of Land Management during the Trump administration, is expected on Thursday evening to give a speech in his home state of Wyoming where he'll strongly hint at launching a Republican primary challenge against embattled Rep. Liz Cheney.

Wyoming jogger faces off with bear, viral video shows

April 20, 2021

Wyoming jogger faces off with bear, viral video shows

A runner in Wyoming displayed steely courage when he talked down a large bear — rather than fend it off with repellant spray — that was pursuing him. A video of his harrowing encounter has gone viral online.

National weather forecast: Cold temperatures, snow to spread across US

April 19, 2021

National weather forecast: Cold temperatures, snow to spread across US

Wintry weather will be one of the big stories this week as snow will spread from the Rockies through the Midwest and then into the Northeast in the coming days.

National weather forecast: Winter weather hangs on in the West

April 14, 2021

National weather forecast: Winter weather hangs on in the West

Winter weather continues to hang on across the West with heavy snow for the Rockies including Colorado and Wyoming on Wednesday.

Wyoming governor signs bill requiring voter ID at polls

April 8, 2021

Wyoming governor signs bill requiring voter ID at polls

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law Tuesday that will require residents to show some form of identification when voting in person in the next election.

Wyoming senator pushes bill to let states regulate grizzly populations after Haaland's flub at hearing

March 25, 2021

Wyoming senator pushes bill to let states regulate grizzly populations after Haaland's flub at hearing

Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday will introduce a bill aimed at letting states regulate populations of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a large stretch of land that includes parts of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.