Jim Risch
In short
Jim Risch is the junior United States senator from Idaho. He is currently serving his third term in the Senate.
Who they are now
He is a Republican politician who has represented Idaho in the US Senate since 2009. Previously, he served as the lieutenant governor of Idaho and briefly as the state's governor.
Why they are in the news
The reason for his current trending status is not confirmed here.
An example of their work
He has held significant leadership positions within the Republican Party, including serving as the United States Senator for Idaho for over fifteen years.