Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and a coalition of 32 Senators are urging President Biden to reverse a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to abandon key commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO) related to digital trade. The decision by the U.S. Trade Representative has raised concerns as it could allow China and Russia to fill the policy vacuum and undermine American competitiveness and innovation.The letter, led by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), expresses concerns about the United States' decision to stop...
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of senators led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in demanding answers from top government officials regarding the recent decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver. The coalition has written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, expressing concerns about the lack of a cohesive Iran strategy from the administration.The Biden Administration issued a waiver on November 13, granting Iran access to approximately $10 billion. This decision has...
Washington, D.C. — A group of Republican senators, led by Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, has written a letter to President Biden demanding transparency regarding the use of taxpayer dollars to implement an executive order on voter mobilization. The letter, which was also signed by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and several other colleagues, calls for information on the implementation of Executive Order 14019 and the use of federal resources for voter-related activities.Executive Order 14019, issued by President Biden, allows federal agencies to use taxpayer funds...
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor today, urging the government of Qatar to put pressure on Hamas leaders in Doha to release all remaining hostages, including North Carolina native Keith Siegel. In his address, Senator Budd also called for the extradition of Hamas leadership to the United States to face justice for their involvement in the killing and kidnapping of Americans.Senator Budd expressed his gratitude for the release of some hostages but emphasized the importance of not forgetting those who are still...
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has expressed his satisfaction with the release of a group of hostages from Gaza, which includes American Avigail Mor Idan and Adrienne "Aviva" Siegel, the wife of North Carolina native Keith Siegel. In a statement, Senator Budd reiterated his commitment to securing the freedom of all hostages, including Keith Siegel and Omer Neutra, who are still being held by Hamas terrorists."We are pleased that some hostages have been released and are now home with their loved ones," Senator Budd said. "We remain steadfast in our commitment...