Gabby Wiggins, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines Statement on Situation in Georgia

October 9, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the European Subcommittee, issued the following statement today regarding the political situation in Georgia. Daines traveled to Georgia in May and met with Prime Minister Kobakhidze. “The recent developments in Georgia are extremely troubling, especially the false accusations that former U.S. government employees are undermining Georgia’s government. When I met with Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze in May I encouraged him to work closely with President Trump and his administration to advance our mutual security and economic interests and I reiterate that message today. The Georgian people

Daines on Newsmax: “President Trump is the Peace President”

October 9, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Newsmax to discuss President Trump’s historic Gaza peace deal. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how President Trump is the President of Peace: President Trump is the President of Peace. He is the Peace President. What a remarkable moment, and hats off to President Trump’s bold leadership. Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio, working with the Israelis, with Bibi Netanyahu and our Arab friends to bring us to this moment of the release of the hostages. And I’m reminded those words of “blessed are the peacemakers,” those are words spoken by Christ in northern Israel

Daines on Fox Business: “The Shutdown is Pressured by the Left”

October 8, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss how the Republican Party is the party of law and order, and how the Democrats are manufacturing the Schumer Shutdown. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on how the left supports Antifa and threatens public safety: It’s exposing where the center of gravity is today with the Democrat Party. They have moved so far to the left. They’re wrong. They’re profoundly wrong on virtually every major policy debate we have in this country, starting with keeping our country secure. The President designates Antifa, rightfully so, as a

Daines Commemorates Anniversary of Oct 7th Terror Attacks in Israel

October 7, 2025

Introduces Resolution Condemning Attacks and Supporting Israel’s Sovereignty U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement commemorating the second anniversary of the terror attacks in Israel by Hamas on October 7th, 2023: “As we remember the second anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks we mourn for those who lost loved ones and those who are still in captivity at the hands of the Hamas terrorist regime. I remain hopeful that Hamas will accept and implement the details of the peace deal proposed by President Trump and that all the

Daines Statement on Schumer Shutdown

September 30, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government: “Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats showed their true colors when they ignored the best interests of the American people and voted to shut down the federal government tonight. Shutdowns do nothing but hurt our country- our brave service members will not get paid and millions of Montanans, including our veterans, will lose access to services they depend on. This shutdown is nothing but an attempt by Senate Democrats to score political points from their radical base, but the American people see

Daines Introduces Bill to Support Montana Moms, Help Prevent Stillbirths

September 18, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan “SHINE for Autumn Act” to support mothers and reduce stillbirths by improving data reporting standards, developing guidelines, and raising awareness for families and health care providers. “Stillbirth is a tragedy faced by thousands of moms and families every year, both in Montana and throughout the nation. I’m glad to join my colleagues on this bipartisan bill to help expand research, education, and data collection surrounding stillbirths, so we can save lives and provide hope for stillbirth families,” said Daines. Read the bill text HERE. Background: The “SHINE for Autumn Act” aims to bridge gaps in stillbirth data, research,

Daines Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

September 15, 2025

Attends Ceremony Unveiling Pilgrim’s Road U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the “Pilgrim’s Road” at the City of David National Park with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “It was an honor and privilege to travel to Israel this weekend and convey my support to Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli people. As we approach the two-year anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in Israel’s history, it’s important to remember that there will not be peace in Israel or Gaza until Hamas is eradicated and

Daines on Fox Business: There will be No Peace Until Hamas is Eradicated

September 9, 2025

Reacts to Israel’s Latest Air Strikes Against Hamas Terrorists U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss Israel’s attack on senior Hamas leadership. Daines also discussed the need to eradicate Hamas in order to finally bring peace to the Middle East. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership: I think we have to step back and remember we’re coming up on the two -year anniversary of October 7th, 2023, when Hamas launched the worst terror attack in Israel’s history, slaughtering 1,200 innocent Israelis and taking 300 hostages. There will not be peace in Gaza or in Israel until

Daines Encourages Energy Regulatory Commission to Focus on Economic and Safety Regulation, Not Climate

September 4, 2025

Lauds Montana Hydropower U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Laura Swett and David LaCerte, nominees to be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), about FERC’s mission as an economic and safety regulator. Daines also emphasized the need for hydropower permitting reform. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on FERC’s mission: Daines: The FERC’s mission, as stated on their website, is, and I quote, “To assist consumers in containing reliable, safe, secure, and economically efficient energy.” FERC is not and should not be a climate regulator. FERC is and should remain an independent body that focuses on safety and

Daines, Colleagues Urge DOL to Support American Workers & Retirees

August 23, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and his colleagues sent a letter today to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) urging Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to expeditiously implement President Trump’s recent Executive Order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for Main Street America and retirees with a 401(k) defined-contribution plan. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) joined Daines in sending the letter. “We are thankful for President Trump’s recent executive order directing the Department of Labor to expand Americans’ access

Author: Gabby Wiggins