Good morning, and welcome to our Weekend Update. First, I want to address our nation's strikes on Iran. Early Saturday morning, President Donald J. Trump issued a video to the American people and the world announcing our mission and effort to liberate the Iranian people from this murderous regime. Click here or below to watch the President's video message.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. Monday was Presidents’ Day, and we honored the leaders, past and present, who shaped our nation and defended our freedoms. From George Washington setting the standard for constitutional leadership to Abraham Lincoln preserving the Union, America has always relied on strength, courage, and principle. We continue that legacy by standing for liberty, opportunity, and putting Americans first, a commitment reinforced under President Donald J. Trump.
Good morning, and welcome to our Weekend Update. On Wednesday night, I voted to SAVE America. 35 states already have voter ID. It’s just common sense! Click hereor below to watch a short video of my reasons why this legislation is so critical.
Good afternoon, and Weekend Update. The radical left-driven Democrat leadership is choosing obstruction and chaos over the American people. They are demanding to defund ICE, stop enforcement against criminal illegal immigrants, and expose ICE agents to mobs. Republicans already had ample funding in the original DHS Appropriations bill for body cameras and de-escalation training. What some Democrats really want is to force our federal law enforcement officers to remove their masks, putting them and their families at risk from doxing and harassment stirred up by Democratic leaders. What we need is cooperation from Democrats, major cities, and their law enforcement to secure our nation and protect American lives. Republicans will always choose law, order, and a secure border. I joined “Wake Up America” on Newsmax to discuss. Click here or below to watch.
Good morning, and welcome to our Weekend Update. Earlier today, I joined the "Fox Report" on Fox News to discuss the latest news. President Trump isn’t fighting fire with fire. He’s fighting fire with water. He’s focused on winning and restoring safety in cities where protests, lawlessness, and a refusal to cooperate with federal law enforcement have taken hold.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. Hey friends, and happy Sunday. As we deal with this powerful winter storm, please be careful out there. I took a ride around the neighborhood in my back mountain community where I live to get a feel for the road conditions. The plows are out in full force, both private and public. However, the conditions are really severe. The snow keeps coming, and we already have 10 inches with 8 more inches on the way. The temperature is 12 degrees, which could make being outdoors very dangerous. If you do go outside, dress warm, wear gloves and be prepared for the worst. My son and I actually helped a lost dog find its way home this morning. Please keep a close eye on your pets as well. I want to begin by addressing the situation in Minneapolis. The leadership in Minnesota, Minneapolis and other Democrat leaders around the nation have created a powder keg situation and are deliberately trying to ignite it. This is not about the people in the street protesting; this is entirely about the Minneapolis leadership. First off, they are corrupt. We’ve seen arrests and billions and billions of dollars in fraud. They continue to demonize ICE and completely agitate the situation. We must investigate Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Mayor Jacob Frey, who have never once told the protesters to go home. In fact, Walz has encouraged protesters to engage and fight in the streets. He has blood on his hands. Democrats and Joe Biden allowed perhaps as many as 20 million illegals to enter our country over four year period. Many of these individuals have serious criminal offenses, beyond just being here illegally. A driving force behind President Trump's successful campaign was his promise to close the border (which he has done) and enforce our illegal immigration laws. The men and women of ICE are enforcing the law and risking their lives to do their jobs. While things are not going perfectly, we must all ask why this has occurred, understand how it occurred and expose those who are deliberately making it worse to hide their own lawlessness. It is important to note that in cities like Memphis and throughout Texas, there are many more criminal illegals being rounded up by ICE with the cooperation of the local law enforcement and elected officials. Proof that these operations can be done in a proper manner. The leadership of Minneapolis is creating a powder keg and doing their best to ignite it. The loss of life is tragic. Investigations will take place. Justice will prevail... it must. I am scheduled to be on Fox News at 4 pm, where I am sure I will be asked about this ongoing situation and the Democrat threats to shutdown government.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. This week, I appeared on “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business, where we covered a wide range of issues, from responsibly funding the government and cutting waste and fraud to supporting President Donald J. Trump’s agenda to make life more affordable for American families. Housing is a priority for Congress and the Trump Administration. We are working to lower costs and expand access to homeownership. Even as inflation continues to decline under President Trump, outdated regulations and slow permitting can add as much as $100,000 to the cost of a new home before a shovel ever hits the dirt. That’s why I am helping advance the FSC and Congressman Mike Flood’s bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. This legislation cuts red tape, streamlines permitting, houses veterans, and modernizes the building process to make it easier to build new homes. House Republicans continue to deliver wins for families by building on the Working Families Tax Cuts, unleashing domestic production, and keeping economic relief at the forefront of our policies. Click here or below to watch.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. Nearly every week for seven years, I have recapped our week’s activities in this newsletter, and I will continue to provide these updates, as it is critically important that you stay abreast of the latest news. It is a privilege to represent the greatest district in the nation in Washington, D.C. – PA’s 9th. I will always strive to keep you, my friends and neighbors, up to date with the latest in D.C. and the District. On Saturday of last week, President Donald J. Trump greenlit a targeted mission in Venezuela focused on protecting American lives and confronting evil that threatens our country. Nicolás Maduro has presided over a regime marked by arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, extrajudicial killings, disappearances, repression of dissent, and serious restrictions on freedom of expression and political opposition. These abuses have contributed to a humanitarian crisis and widespread suffering for the Venezuelan people. His regime has also welcomed corrupt Russian and Chinese influence that enriched his regime and their criminal enterprises while hollowing out Venezuela’s economy. This is a side of the story the media has too often failed to tell. Maduro has been indicted in U.S. courts, and an arrest warrant was issued for his crimes related to narcotics trafficking and cartel violence. He will now face justice.
Greetings, and welcome to our special New Year's Day Update. Earlier this week, I joined "The Sunday Report" on Newsmax to discuss the year ahead, GOP priorities, and what that will mean for the 2026 election cycle. In 2026, we will continue to restore an economy that works for families and working Americans, focusing on lower energy costs, higher wages and more manufacturing. We’re getting America back on track, and the only direction is forward! Click here or below to watch.
Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update. Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and happy holidays to all who celebrate. From my family to yours, we pray this is a joyful, healthy, and blessed time for you, your families, friends, and our neighbors.
