Category: James Risch

‘Serious Mistake’: Sen. Risch Blasts Biden’s Consideration of New Nuclear Policy

Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) condemned the Biden administration’s consideration of implementing a “sole purpose” policy for its nuclear weapons on Dec. 7, saying that such a move would leave the nation’s allies and partners vulnerable to aggression from China. “I believe that the administration is making a serious, serious mistake in even considering this, as…


Nomination to Director of Bureau of Land Management Inspires Tree Spiking Mitigation Act

On July 28, Senators James Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced S.2506, the Tree Spiking Mitigation Act of 2021. The act is inspired by the nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to be director of the Bureau of Land Management. The extent of Stone-Manning’s involvement in tree-spiking, a form of eco-terrorism that involves driving spikes into…