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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 Joins President Trump at White House to Hail Landmark Peace Agreement and Joint Declaration Between Azerbaijan and Armenia

August 8, 2025

“President Trump kept his promise of America First through this process and the American people and the world will be better off for it” U.S. SENATE— U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the European Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined President Trump, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today at the White House for the historic signing of a landmark peace agreement and joint declaration between the two countries as well as related bilateral agreements. Additionally, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity was announced at the ceremony, which will help stabilize the region and

Daines on NewsNation: America Stands with Israel

June 18, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines spoke with NewsNation last evening to discuss the importance of supporting Israel in their fight to end Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines On Unity Among Republicans Supporting Israel: We had lunch with J.D. Vance today on Capitol Hill, the Vice President, our former colleague in the Senate, came and had lunch with us Republican senators. And I’ll just tell you, there’s widespread support for what’s going on right now in terms of supporting Israel. Well, he gave us an update. He’s spending a lot of time in the situation room because of

Daines on Fox Business: “It is Time to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities”

June 17, 2025

Also Discusses SALT Deduction in Senate Tax Bill U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox Business to discuss the importance of destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the need to support Israel, as well as the ongoing talks about the SALT cap in the Senate reconciliation bill. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the SALT Deduction: I think it’s important to understand why we’re having this debate on this SALT deduction. Here’s the problem. You’ve got lower tax red states who are subsidizing high-tax blue states. The right answer is for the blue states to challenge their governors and state legislators to stop

Daines Introduces Bill to Redesignate Iran-Backed Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

January 21, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the “Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act” to redesignate Ansarallah, more commonly known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The Houthis, a paramilitary organization in Yemen funded by Iran, pose a significant security threat to the United States as well as the peace and stability of Israel and the Middle East. “Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the Houthis have attacked U.S. allies more than 100 times. With the start of the Trump administration, it’s time to get serious about counterterrorism again and send a message to the Iranian

Daines Statement on President Biden Removing Cuba’s Designation as State Sponsor of Terror

January 14, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement today regarding President Biden’s decision to remove Cuba’s designation by the United States as a state sponsor of terrorism: “With his decision to lift the U.S. government’s designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terror, President Biden continues to appease our enemies, insult our allies and project weakness on the world stage. I look forward to working with President Trump to reverse this and other wrongheaded foreign policy decisions after he is sworn in next week.” ### Contact: Matt Lloyd, Rachel Dumke

Daines Leads Resolution Supporting Geneva Consensus Resolution

January 13, 2025

Resolution Affirms Global Support for Women’s Health, Preserving Human Life and Strengthening Families U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a resolution today supporting the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD), which declares support for women’s health, preserving human life and strengthening families. The GCD was originally signed by more than 30 countries, including the United States before the Biden administration withdrew in 2021. “The Geneva Consensus Declaration affirms basic principles that all life is sacred and there is no international right to abortion,” said Daines. “It also declares that families must be protected and defends the sovereign right of nations to enact laws

Daines Statement on Biden Foreign Policy Address

January 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s foreign policy speech today: “Joe Biden’s foreign policy has been a disaster. From the 13 U.S. service members who were killed at Abbey Gate to not providing Israel and Ukraine the assistance they need in a timely manner, the Biden administration has projected nothing but weakness. As a result, the United States is less safe and the world less stable. This is why the American people voted for a new direction and when President Trump takes office a week from

Daines Hails House Passage of Bill Redesignating Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization

April 18, 2024

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today hailed passage of the “Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act” to redesignate Ansarallah, more commonly known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) given their actions to destabilize the region, the security threat they pose to the U.S. and most recently, their involvement in the ongoing conflict in Israel.  “The Houthis are a terror organization funded by Iran, and Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel this weekend means it’s even more important that we redesignate them as such. Doing so will send a strong message to our allies and the terrorists alike