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We must never forget the ultimate sacrifice and courage of these brave servicemen and women who gave their lives to defend our nation. May God bring comfort and peace to these families.   Read more »

I recently joined my colleagues in calling on House and Senate leadership to PERMANENTLY ban the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States. A CBDC is essentially a government-issued digital dollar controlled by the Federal Reserve. Unlike cash or money held in private bank accounts, a CBDC could allow the federal government to track and potentially… Read more »

Thank you Secretary Noem for your incredible feats defending our nation. Excited to see what is next for the brave men and women of the Department of Homeland Security. Their work is critical and keeping our borders, our people, and our homeland safe. Read more »

Had a great discussion today with Carolinas Credit Union League Advocacy about how to bolster credit union members across our great state. We’re working NONSTOP for South Carolina communities! Read more »

When the people demand the truth, it’s our job to ask the tough questions.  Today, Governor Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison couldn’t defend the indefensible. $9 BILLION in taxpayer fraud happened on their watch. The truth is out. No more hiding. Read more »

Yesterday, a chemical spill involving approximately 300 gallons of potassium hydroxide occurred at the Silfab Solar facility in Fort Mill. Local emergency personnel responded quickly, and according to officials, most of the material was contained on site. Though some of the potassium hydroxide did reach a stormwater retention pond, we know that Silfab Solar contained most of this spill,… Read more »

For 17 days, Democrats have stalled funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Border security, disaster response, counterterrorism, and the protection of our communities are not partisan issues. FUND DHS NOW. Read more »

South Carolinians traveling in the Middle East should: ✔️Sign up to receive STEP alerts at step.state.gov ✔️Follow U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs for real-time updates ✔️Call the State Department 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 Please don't hesitate to contact my office for further assistance. Read more »

Our office is aware of the leak and has been in direct contact with local officials and emergency management leaders to stay fully informed. I have requested a thorough investigation into exactly what occurred. Our community and the families in the area deserve transparency and clear answers.  I’m especially grateful to our emergency responders for their swift response to secure the… Read more »

🚨Today is a proud day for South Carolina and for our entire nation. The United States Senate has passed my bill, H.R. 3377, authorizing the President to award Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  In the spring of 1967, while leading a Marine reconnaissance team near Phu Loc, Vietnam, Major… Read more »