Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. On behalf of our family, I want to wish you a Happy Easter and Passover. I hope you take time to celebrate with family and friends. As President Ronald Reagan once said, "Observing the rites of Passover and Easter, we're linked in time to the ancient origins of our values and to the unborn generations who will still celebrate them long after we're gone."
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. Before we begin with our usual update, I want to acknowledge an event that occurred at Governor Josh Shapiro's residence last evening. Arsonist(s) caused a fire at the home, forcing the evacuation of the Governor and his family. Violence has no place in our politics—NONE. I’m thankful that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. No elected official or their loved ones—regardless of party—should ever have their safety threatened for serving the public. We live in a country where we resolve our differences through debate, elections, and the rule of law—not through fear, intimidation, or violence. What happened last night was not just an attack on one family—it was an attack on the values we all share as Americans. And it is particularly disgraceful that this occurred on Passover—a sacred time of faith, freedom, and reflection. I’m grateful to the Pennsylvania State Police, Capitol Police, and the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire for their swift response and for protecting the Governor’s family. We owe them our thanks and our full support. We must all stand united—Republicans and Democrats alike—in condemning these acts and making clear they will never be tolerated in our Commonwealth or our country. I look forward to these dangerous criminals being apprehended, prosecuted, and jailed to the fullest extent of the law.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. On Tuesday, House Republicans had two big special elections in Florida. I want to congratulate my two new House GOP colleagues, Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis, on their victories. I was with Speaker Johnson on Election night, and we heard from Randy, who is ready to work to advance the America First agenda! The House GOP looks forward to welcoming them to our Conference.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. On Friday, I joined "Varney & Co." on Fox Business to speak about the contrast in priorities we are seeing in Washington. While some Democrats are resorting to profanity-driven messaging in an out-of-touch attempt to connect with the American people, Republicans are focused on real solutions. That includes rolling back costly Biden-era energy regulations that would have placed unnecessary burdens on small businesses—with no meaningful return. We also discussed President Donald J. Trump’s call to improve public safety and the quality of life in Washington—necessary steps toward making our nation’s capital a place that truly reflects our great country. Click here or below to watch.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. It was a great night in Philly with President Donald J. Trump, Elon Musk, Senator Dave McCormick, Congressman Jim Jordan, and so many others as we cheered on Penn State at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Congratulations to the Nittany Lions on clinching their 13th NCAA title—an incredible achievement by a truly dominant program. We proudly support these outstanding athletes and celebrate a big win for Pennsylvania! And 99.9% of the crowd, regardless of which program or wrestler they were there to cheer on, agreed on one thing - they love President Trump and his policy agenda to Make America Great Again. He received thunderous applause and chants of USA, USA! It was a great night to celebrate Penn State, wrestling, and America! Click here or below to watch a video of President Trump's entrance to the arena.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. This week, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government for six months. The Continuing Resolution we just passed does not cut Medicaid, Social Security, Medicare, or veterans’ benefits—despite Democrats’ false claims. In reality, it gives our troops a raise, invests in veterans’ healthcare, and supports women, infants, and seniors—all while keeping the government open. This legislation sets the stage for a new Golden Age in America. Click here or below to watch my comments on the Continuing Resolution. Unfortunately, and perhaps predictably, House Democrats voted against a Continuing Resolution that cuts $20 billion from the IRS and redirects $10 billion from the Commerce Department’s Slush fund to invest in our veterans, military, seniors, and working families—all while keeping the government open. 10% pay raise for our troops $6 B for veterans' healthcare $7.6 B for WIC to support women and infants $12 billion to bolster our Naval fleet $425M for food delivery to seniors
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. President Donald J. Trump addressed a Joint Session of Congress this week. President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the Renewal of the American Dream and made clear that Promises Made, Promises Kept is not just a slogan—it’s a reality. After four years of failed policies, soaring inflation, open borders, and global instability under Biden, we now have a President focused on securing our nation, restoring prosperity, and ensuring every American has the opportunity to achieve success. While many Democrats resorted to political theatrics and an inexcusable lack of basic decorum—resulting in one member being thrown out—President Trump stayed focused on the issues that matter: delivering results for the American people. The American Dream is back within reach, and with strong leadership, the government can work for the people, not against them. (Click here or below to watch me greeting President Trump prior to his speech.)
Good morning, and welcome to our Weekend Update. On Friday, President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House. Rather than work toward peace, Zelenskyy's words and actions indicate he is not interested in ending this conflict. Is there something wrong with seeking peace—especially when the U.S. can broker it in a way that serves Ukrainian interests? Instead of asking the American people to fork over another $150-200 billion for trench warfare, with thousands more lives lost, only to be in the same place a year from now, we should be pushing for an end to the killing and destruction. Zelenskyy seems more interested in being a war hero than a peacemaker. Putin is a bad actor—he will get what’s coming to him—but the priority should be ending this war. No president has been tougher on Russia than President Trump. He stopped the Nord Stream Pipeline, imposed strong sanctions, and projected real strength on the world stage. This war would never have started if Biden hadn’t created a vacuum of leadership and displayed such obvious weakness. That’s exactly what emboldens real bullies. Strength stops them—weakness invites them. Click here or below to watch President Trump's press briefing yesterday evening.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. I must begin today by expressing my prayers with the healthcare workers and law enforcement at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York. On behalf of Shelley and I, we want to express our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte. His loss weighs heavy on all Pennsylvanians.
Good morning, and welcome to our Weekend Update. President Donald J. Trump is taking action to protect the American steel industry by closing loopholes that allow other countries to bypass U.S. tariffs through Mexico and Canada. This move will strengthen domestic production and encourage critical investment in U.S. Steel. President Trump and DOGE are also making real progress in draining the swamp—exposing waste, abuse, and fraud in government. The American people deserve accountability, and we’re committed to delivering results. I joined the “National Report” on Newsmax to discuss further. Click here or below to watch. On Friday, I joined “Varney & Co.” on Fox Business to discuss President Trump’s plan to make America energy dominant again, DOGE’s efforts to make the government more efficient, and our work in Congress to advance a pro-growth, pro-security budget. We also covered Governor Shapiro’s lawsuit, which is nothing more than a political stunt. If the governor actually wanted to fix the problem, he’d work with the Trump Administration to ensure funds are spent properly—instead, he’s running to the courts to get headlines. Click hereor below to watch my interview.
