Mike Lee

Rule Changes

Pushing the SAVE Act requiring citizenship proof to vote

Utah held its Nov. 3 election with federal monitors watching all 40 Salt Lake County vote centers, there to check Spanish-language access and disability compliance. The Justice Department sent 11 monitors; one was barred from acting as a poll watcher because they were not eligible to vote in Utah.

Updated 2 days ago

Money Moves

As of October 2026: Expressing alarm over Netflix–WBD merger's antitrust implications

On October 6, Paramount Skydance completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a combined company named Skydance and ending a 13-month bidding war that survived federal and state antitrust challenges. The deal closed after a federal judge approved a settlement with 12 states on September 30, and shares of Skydance began trading on the NYSE under the ticker SKYD.

Updated Oct 9

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Seeking path through Senate filibuster

Since 1993, Americans have registered to vote by attesting to their citizenship under penalty of perjury, with no proof required. The House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213 on February 11, 2026, mandating in-person documentary proof (a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers) for federal election registration.

Updated May 27

Money Moves

As of May 2026: Republican co-critic raising antitrust red flags

On December 5, 2025, Netflix announced a definitive deal to acquire Warner Bros.' film and television studios and streaming businesses, including HBO and HBO Max, valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion including debt. On January 20, 2026, the parties amended to an all-cash structure at $27.75 per share, with a shareholder vote expected by April 2026.

Updated May 10