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This morning I spoke at the Citizens Against Government Waste 2024 Congressional Pig Book press conference. Did you know that this year, it exposes 8,222 earmarks costing taxpayers $22.7 billion?! Read more »

Yesterday, Joe Biden announced an executive order posturing that he cares about border security. In my opinion, this executive order (EO) is an absolute INSULT to the American people.  Under this executive order, the Biden administration claims that it would only "consider" shutting down the US-Mexico border once illegal crossings hit 2,500 per day. That means that under this… Read more »

While there is no proper way to thank those who have laid down their lives for our freedoms, this Memorial Day we remember their sacrifice, praise their courage, and honor them by continuing to love our country so their death may not be in vain. They fought for our freedoms and we must continue to do the same Read more »

Last night, my amendment to the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) UNANIMOUSLY passed the House. My amendment that was included in the FIT21 promotes transparency regarding how our nation's strategic enemies may be exploiting the digital assets marketplace to invade the privacy of Americans and steal valuable intellectual property. In more… Read more »

After receiving 70 entries for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, I am excited to announce that this year's winner is "Far from Perfect," by Logan, a student at Wilson Hall in Sumter. This incredible artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. Congratulations, Logan! Our second place winner is, "Still Life," by Liz, also a student at Wilson Hall in… Read more »

Rev. Billy Graham is quoted as saying, "Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother in the molding of character in her children. Most of the noble characters and fine leaders of history have had good, God-fearing mothers. The influence of a mother upon the lives of her children cannot be measured." I cannot think of a more fitting quote for this Mothers Day.… Read more »

Follow the timeline here: 1. Pro-Hamas / anti-Israel protestors at the University of North Carolina cause destruction and chaos. 2. Campus and local police put an end to it, and the University suspends ~15 students over their involvement. 3. Then… get this… some UNC professors threatened to withhold end-of-semester grades if UNC did not reinstate those suspended… Read more »

Teachers have the duty and the honor of teaching the youth of America. I recognize the dedication and talent of all teachers who stand strong on behalf of our children, this week especially. Read more »

Well, it took a subpoena and a lengthy fight, but House Republicans have finally uncovered a list of all the U.S. cities to which the Biden administration has been quietly flying HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of illegal immigrants. Everyone knew this was taking place. But the documents finally released under a subpoena from the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) – under the leadership of… Read more »

The Daily Caller—Before 2011, earmarks were a frequent source of corruption and furthering of personal agendas by Members of Congress. In 2011, Congress passed a temporary ban on earmarks, which every session of Congress renewed–until recently. In January 2021, after a decade-long moratorium, Congress returned earmarks under the guise of “Community Project Funding.” Aptly known as… Read more »