Tim Sheehy
Coverage of Tim Sheehy in the Nexus archive.
- All hands on deck: The unlikely workforce that can rebuild America’s fleet
America's shipbuilding industry faces a crisis as China outpaces the U.S. in ship production and repairs. The article proposes training incarcerated individuals in maritime trades to rebuild the fleet, citing the UK's similar plans. President Trump's executive order aims to restore maritime dominance.
- Blackburn joins new GOP Senate task force targeting fraud in federal programs
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is part of a group of nine Republican senators launching a new Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force to examine fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs. The task force aims to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen government accountability, according to Blackburn's office.
- Tim Sheehy exposes a 'scary' shipbuilding collapse that leaves the US vulnerable to China
Sen. Tim Sheehy warned that the U.S. Navy is dangerously outpaced by China's shipbuilding capabilities, with China constructing ships 230 times faster and repairing vessels 90% faster. He attributed the U.S. slowdown to complacency and a weakened shipbuilding industry over 30 years, while the Trump administration has sought to revitalize maritime production through an executive order.
- A U.S. Senator Pushed to Cut Firefighting Aircraft Inspections the Same Month His Former Company Failed One
A U.S. Senator proposed eliminating federal airworthiness inspections for wildfire-fighting aircraft the same month his former company's aircraft failed such an inspection. The senator's company, Bridger Aerospace, had received over $235 million in payments from the U.S. Forest Service since 2021 for its firefighting aircraft, which were found to have maintenance issues including a cracked wing.
- SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers
Senator Tim Sheehy advocates for the JAIL Act to hold judges accountable for releasing dangerous criminals, citing multiple cases where repeat offenders committed violent crimes. Examples include the murders of Iryna Zarutska, Logan Federico, Jermarkus Johnson, Stephanie Minter, Alyssa Paige, and Monique Thomas by individuals with extensive criminal histories.
- Montana Senate showdown emerges as Trump-backed Republican faces independent challenge
A Montana Senate race features three candidates following Republican Sen. Steve Daines' exit. Kurt Alme, backed by Trump and former Sen. Tim Sheehy, faces Seth Bodnar and Reilly Neill. Bodnar leads fundraising as an independent, while GOP dominance complicates chances for non-Republican candidates.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana’s state primary
Montana voters will choose Republican nominees to replace retiring U.S. Senate and House members in the primary. Key candidates include Kurt Alme for Senate and Aaron Flint for House, with independent Seth Bodnar as a potential general election challenger. State legislative primaries highlight divisions within Montana’s Republican Party, including the 'Nasty Nine' mavericks.
- Republicans try to coalesce around Paxton after Cornyn loss
Senate Republicans are uniting behind Ken Paxton after his victory over John Cornyn, despite initial concerns about Trump's endorsement. Party leaders emphasize focusing on the general election to protect the Senate majority, with key Republicans endorsing Paxton. Democratic campaign chair Kirsten Gillibrand claims Paxton's win brings Democrats closer to a Senate majority.
- 5 Republican senators backing Letlow in Louisiana Senate runoff
Rep. Julia Letlow has secured endorsements from five Republican senators including Jim Banks, Katie Britt, Bernie Moreno, Tim Sheehy, and Rick Scott as she competes in Louisiana's Senate primary runoff. The endorsements come as Letlow faces state Treasurer John Fleming in the race scheduled for more than a month away.
- Hegseth testifies at Senate as Iran war's $25B price tag and 60-day war powers deadline loom
Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee amid debates over the Iran war's $25B cost, a 60-day war powers deadline, and a $1.5T Pentagon budget request. The hearing highlights partisan divisions, with Republicans pushing to rebuild U.S. military manufacturing and Democrats pressuring for transparency on war costs and undistributed Ukraine aid.
- Whoopi Goldberg demands Trump build a new hotel with big enough ballroom space after WHCA Dinner shooting
Whoopi Goldberg suggested President Donald Trump build a new hotel with a larger ballroom after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at a Hilton in Washington, D.C. She criticized Trump's past plans to demolish the White House's East Wing for a ballroom and highlighted security concerns. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Sheehy, have pushed to fast-track a bill to construct a secure White House ballroom.
- Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare
Republicans are fast-tracking congressional approval for President Trump's controversial White House ballroom following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. The project, previously stalled by litigation, is now framed as a secure venue for future events. Key GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Sheehy and Reps. Lauren Boebert and Randy Fine, argue the ballroom is essential for safety and presidential functions.
- Republicans rush to green light White House ballroom following third Trump assassination scare
Republicans are fast-tracking congressional approval for President Trump's controversial White House ballroom after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. Lawmakers argue the secure venue would prevent safety risks, with Sen. Tim Sheehy and Reps. Lauren Boebert and Randy Fine leading the legislative push despite prior reluctance.
- SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start
Sen. Tim Sheehy highlights Iran's decades-long support for terrorism against Americans through proxy groups and sanctions evasion, citing a $15B Bitcoin hoard allegedly mined by the Iran and China Investment Development Group. Gold Star families, including the mother of 1st Lt. Jacob Fritz, are seeking to seize these funds via U.S. courts to compensate victims and deprive Iran of terror financing.
- Sen. Tim Sheehy makes emergency landing in Montana field after engine failure
Senator Tim Sheehy, a Republican from Montana, made an emergency landing in a Montana field after an engine failure. The incident occurred while he was at the Capitol in 2025.