Samuel Benson
@sambbenson
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Policy reporter @politico. Formerly @deseret. Signal: sbenson.99
Washington, D.C.
Joined July 2012
PS Why would lobbyists get the MAHA report b4 senators on the ag cmte?????
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Brothers and sisters, I feel truly humbled to be celebrating my 101st birthday with my children so close—whether in person or forever in my heart. Even though those pictured are all adults with children, grandchildren, and even a great grandchild of their own, I still feel the
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RFK Jr.'s new MAHA roadmap doesn't include any surprise regulations and, in a big win for the farm industry, leaves pesticides alone. via @Marcia_Brown9 @YarrowGrace @carmenpaun @AnnElizabeth18
https://t.co/YaGXwWKKie
politico.com
The long-awaited document stops short of surprise regulations and leaves pesticides alone.
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The Trump administration's much-anticipated MAHA strategy is out What you need to know: https://t.co/MHMrDV3yhN
politico.com
The long-awaited document stops short of surprise regulations and leaves pesticides alone.
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- Thank God for a prophet for our day. "God’s revelations to Adam did not instruct Noah how to build the ark. Noah needed his own revelation." No use comparing to past generations — this is the message for today
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Few thoughts - - Nothing "passive" about what Pres Nelson is teaching. We must "lead out" in building bridges - Nelson's "Peacemakers Needed" talk has 20 references to New Testament + Book of Mormon -- deeply rooted in Christ's teachings (cont)
Passive peacemaking ideology is unbiblical, not found in the Book of Mormon, and was not taught by any of our leaders until Nelson took over. If you live in Utah, look around you, and it becomes clear that this way of thinking and behaving is destructive. If early Christians
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Some last-minute tickets made available for this free event in Washington (starting in ~1 hour). If you’re near downtown, come join us.
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Russell M. Nelson, the global leader of @Ch_JesusChrist, offers a birthday wish in @TIME a week before he turns 101: “Honoring our own worth, treating others with dignity, and nurturing our families” https://t.co/aOft8TvU3E
time.com
As the Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turns 101, he writes about the importance of respect.
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Many Republicans on both sides of the Capitol aren’t buying the theater around megabill 2.0. “It feels like we have a hammer in our hand and we’re walking around looking for a nail.” Go behind the scenes w @meredithllee @jordainc
https://t.co/Owx600fb39
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News: Cassidy tells me he expects Trump will be neutral in his primary -- which, per five sources, is a real possibility Trump hasn't made a final decision, and staying on the fence would require a high level of restraint from Trump https://t.co/RkHsAN6p5y
politico.com
The Louisiana Republican is sparring with RFK Jr. as his career hangs in the balance.
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DC friends: Join us for an evening honoring @Ch_JesusChrist President Russell M. Nelson's call for peacemaking, featuring @mckaycoppins @jon_rauch @theresadear @Tim1AP Register here:
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𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗛𝗢: The Fightin’ Taters 🥔 Coming to the Dome this weekend ✌️ 🗞️: https://t.co/LBzBOBCyxJ
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USDA quietly extended the comment period another month for its controversial reorganization, @sambbenson reports. It comes after lawmakers pressed for an extension.
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"As long as the Democrats put forward a strong candidate, I believe that you'll have the financial support they need to win," Mark Gilbert told me (former ambassador to NZ + Samoa; big Biden/Harris donor)
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Utah has a surprisingly robust community of top Dem donors Biden and Harris outraised Trump in Utah in '24, despite losing the state by 20+ pts They haven't had a competitive, local Congressional race to spend on in years
Democrats seize on Utah in redistricting war
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The latest news in the redistricting battle: All of Utah’s congressional seats are held by Republicans, but Democrats have begun strategizing how to seize a seat in the Salt Lake City metro area — a blue corner of a deep-red state.
politico.com
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is eyeing a potentially competitive seat in the Beehive State.
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Must read:
In @politico today, my deep dive into Steve Witkoff's role in the Russia-Ukraine diplomacy, with exclusive reporting on where the effort is now. Some frustrated U.S., Ukrainian and European officials say part of the problem is the go-it-alone style of Witkoff, Trump’s special
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"As Republicans charge forward with their national gerrymandering gambit, Democrats are rushing to take advantage of an unexpected gift in Utah." Important read from @liz_crampton and @sambbenson: https://t.co/As1SnM9owc
politico.com
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is eyeing a potentially competitive seat in the Beehive State.
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Utah has emerged as an unexpected gift for Dems desperate to keep pace with Republicans in the national redistricting war. A potential redraw ahead of the midterms could return them a seat in the SLC area. W/@sambbenson
politico.com
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is eyeing a potentially competitive seat in the Beehive State.
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