Suzanne Bates
Who do Utahns blame for the shutdown — Republicans or Democrats?
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 25 - 8:28 p.m.
The current government shutdown is now the second-longest in American history, and there's no sign it will end anytime soon.
Mitt Romney calls for an end to lawfare, even as he lays blame on both parties
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 2 - 6:18 a.m.
Former Sen. Mitt Romney had a message: President Donald Trump isn't the first president to use the government against his political foes, as he laid blame on both parties for "lawfare."
Half of Utahns say they're less likely to attend political event after Charlie Kirk killing
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:01 a.m.
In a new poll, Utahns were asked how they feel about the Charlie Kirk killing at UVU and what they think it means for the U.S. political climate moving forward.
Charlie Kirk's tour to continue, including stop at Utah State
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 15 - 12:33 p.m.
In emotional remarks Friday evening, Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, said his "American Comeback Tour" would continue.
Memorial to Charlie Kirk grows at UVU as classes set to resume this week
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 15 - 8:25 a.m.
Utah Valley University will gradually reopen this week, after being closed for several days following the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a campus event on Wednesday.
In Africa, Sen. Curtis saw firsthand why China is winning
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:31 a.m.
When Sen. John Curtis was in Zambia last week with a bipartisan group of congressional colleagues, he saw firsthand the difficulty of competing with China.
Sen. Mike Lee pulls public lands sale from Trump tax bill
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted June 28 - 8:51 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee said late Saturday he was pulling a provision to sell public lands from the "One Big Beautiful Bill" because of changes required by the Senate parliamentarian.
Utah Sens. Mike Lee and John Curtis respond to US credit rating downgrade
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 5:52 p.m.
Credit rating firm Moody's downgraded the rating on U.S. sovereign credit Friday, citing concern over growth in the nation's debt over the past decade and the nation's high interest payments.
Sen. John Curtis tells CNN where he agrees, disagrees with President Trump
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 4:07 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis sat down with CNN on "Inside Politics Sunday," where he discussed the need to bring down the debt and his thoughts on the tariffs levied by President Trump.
Antony Blinken speaks in Utah about Ukraine, Trump's cuts to foreign aid and tariffs
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 9 - 9:08 p.m.
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed Utah leaders this week, calling for the U.S. to remain the "last, best hope" of the world by continuing to assert its global leadership.
Judge strikes down Utah's school choice program, leaving kids in limbo
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted April 18 - 9:25 p.m.
A Utah judge ruled the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program was unconstitutional in a decision delivered Friday, leaving thousands of children who were beneficiaries of the program in limbo.
Sen. John Curtis asks Mike Huckabee to clarify feelings about Church of Jesus Christ in Senate hearing
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 7:38 a.m.
At a Senate confirmation hearing for Mike Huckabee, nominated by President Donald Trump as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, Utah Sen. John Curtis spoke about his time in Israel while he was a student at Brigham Young University, and asked Huckabee to clarify his feelings toward The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Sen. John Curtis addresses Trump's clash with judges, Social Security reform on Meet the Press
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 4:04 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis pushed back on the suggestion that the clash between President Donald Trump and federal judges who are blocking his reforms of the federal government is a "crisis."
Sen. Lee: Lawmakers ready to undo 'devastating harm' to energy sector by Biden administration
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 10:31 p.m.
Sen. Mike Lee said on Wednesday the Biden administration's actions on energy have made life more expensive for Americans.
David Petraeus: The world is in for 'exciting times' following reelection of Donald Trump
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:45 p.m.
The world is in for "exciting times" following the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, decorated U.S. Army general David Petraeus said during remarks in Salt Lake City on Friday.
Mitt Romney accepts Medal of Freedom on his father's behalf
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:30 a.m.
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to George Romney, the late governor of Michigan. His son, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, accepted the award.
Sen. Mike Lee: 3 bills that are 'big wins for Utah' pass Senate and House
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:20 a.m.
Three bills affecting Utah's infrastructure, the Great Salt Lake and public lands around the state's parks are on their way to President Joe Biden's desk.
Sen. Mike Lee on his relationship with 'rock star type' Elon Musk
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 5:46 p.m.
On Elon Musk's social media site, X, he and Utah Sen. Mike Lee appear to have developed a mutual admiration for one another, frequently agreeing with each other's takes on issues of the day.
Sen. Mike Lee on 1,500-page continuing resolution: 'Christmastime legislative extortion'
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:08 p.m.
Sen. Mike Lee called the effort to pass a 1,500-page continuing resolution ahead of the midnight Friday shutdown deadline "Christmastime legislative extortion."
As Mitt Romney heads for the exit, he sounds a hopeful note on Trump
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 16 - 8:33 p.m.
Sen. Mitt Romney spoke optimistically about President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration on Friday despite past disagreements with him.
After 6 years in the Senate, here's what Sen. Mitt Romney considers his top 10 policy wins
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:21 a.m.
Sen. Mitt Romney is nearing the end of his term in the U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, he looked back at his record and celebrated the wins he feels he was able to accomplish.
Gov. Cox on the 'earthquake election'
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 8:07 a.m.
Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy cracked jokes and spoke seriously about the 2024 election as they sat alongside one another at the University of Virginia, as part of the Democracy Dialogues series Tuesday.
Trump way ahead of Harris among Utah voters in presidential race
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 28 - 8:03 a.m.
As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump travel to swing states across the country to make their final pitch to voters, the race in Utah is all but decided.
Sen. Mitt Romney has 5 warnings for America
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 10 - 8:23 a.m.
Sen. Mitt Romney says he is optimistic about America's future, but he sure doesn't sound like it.
