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Mike Lee

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Mike Shumway Lee is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Utah, a position he has held since January 3, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Lee has focused on issues such as limited government, individual liberties, and constitutional rights throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for fiscal responsibility and has often emphasized the importance of adhering to the Constitution in legislative matters.

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Aug 26, 2025

I’m drafting a bill to restore the Department of War to its original name— the only name that captures the full range of America’s military capabilities.

nypost.com
Aug 26, 2025

But it's a terrible day for everyone else—and for the rule of law.

cbsnews.com
Aug 26, 2025

This is a great day for Utah's Democrats—who haven't controlled the Utah legislature in many, many decades (because most Utah voters don't like what the Democratic Party is selling), and have found a clever way to even the score by…

cbsnews.com
Aug 13, 2025

Obamacare was a great deal — for huge healthcare companies.

breitbart.com
Jul 11, 2025

I'm both surprised and disappointed that Dr. Kirk Moore is still being prosecuted — potentially facing three decades in prison — considering all that we've learned about COVID, the vaccines, and the unjust mandates imposed by the Biden…

theblaze.com
Jul 8, 2025

As President Trump seems to be contemplating, it’s time to repeal 'DC Home Rule,' and have DC’s laws made by Congress.

breitbart.com
Jul 8, 2025

Unless I’m missing something, this is an abuse of judicial power.

breitbart.com
Jun 30, 2025

Over the past several weeks, I've spent a lot of time listening to members of the community, local leaders, and stakeholders across the country. While there has been a tremendous amount of misinformation—and in some cases, outright…

newsweek.com
Jun 30, 2025

I continue to believe the federal government owns far too much land—land it is mismanaging and in many cases ruining for the next generation. Under Democratic presidents, massive swaths of the West are being locked away from the people who…

newsweek.com
Jun 30, 2025

I still believe the federal government owns far too much land—land it is mismanaging and in many cases ruining for the next generation.

cbsnews.com
Jun 30, 2025

Because of the strict constraints of the budget reconciliation process, I was unable to secure clear, enforceable safeguards to guarantee that these lands would be sold only to American families—not to China, not to BlackRock, and not to…

cbsnews.com
Jun 30, 2025

Massive swaths of the West are being locked away from the people who live there, with no meaningful recourse.

cbsnews.com
Jun 27, 2025

The Open App Markets Act is essential for restoring competition to the mobile ecosystem.

breitbart.com
Jun 25, 2025

Year after year, our so-called allies shirk their commitments while we pay for the conflicts raging in their backyards.

breitbart.com
Jun 25, 2025

America’s withdrawal from NATO is long overdue.

breitbart.com
Jun 24, 2025

Yes, the Byrd Rule limits what can go in the reconciliation bill, but I’m doing everything I can to support President Trump and move this forward. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.

newrepublic.com
Jun 21, 2025

what happens when Marxists don’t get their way

slate.com
Jun 18, 2025

This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way.

msnbc.com
Jun 17, 2025

This is what happens. When Marxists don’t get their way.

msnbc.com
Jun 17, 2025

It was important to her that I take it down.

msnbc.com
Jun 17, 2025

These hateful attacks have no place in Utah, Minnesota, or anywhere in America.

motherjones.com
Jun 2, 2025

The Senate must make this bill better.

cbsnews.com
May 27, 2025

This bill isn’t a done deal yet.

nbcnews.com
May 16, 2025

Obscenity isn’t protected by the First Amendment, but hazy and unenforceable legal definitions have allowed extreme pornography to saturate American society and reach countless children.

nbcnews.com

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