False Pretenses, Political Games, and Missed Paychecks – A Tale of Two Shutdowns
DEMOCRATS HAVE KEPT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SHUT DOWN FOR OVER A MONTH IN A QUEST TO DEFUND BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT “In so many respects, we depend on DHS to protect the homeland and protect the American people, and it’s being used right now as a political football. In general, we […]
The Working Families Tax Cuts Help Working Moms and Charitable Americans
THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS LAW SUPPORTS WORKING MOMS AND HELPS THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES GET AHEAD “Parenthood is a unique gift, but the financial challenges of raising a family are real. This legislation responds to that challenge by providing additional support for young and growing families.” – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) […]
Democrats’ Harmful DHS Shutdown Drags On
DEMOCRATS AGAIN BLOCKED FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PROPOSED A BILL TO DEFUND CRITICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES “Democrats just tried to, once again, defund law enforcement. We’re not going back to Biden’s failed border policies and the era of ‘Defund the Police.’ Republicans are going to continue securing our border, enforcing our […]
Delivering on President Trump’s Housing Priorities: Cutting Red Tape, Increasing Supply, and Helping Families Get Ahead
“Passing the ROAD to Housing Act will help Americans buy homes in the communities they love, and will provide real opportunities for struggling parents like my mom who did everything for our family. That’s why it must make it to the president’s desk without delay.” – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) THE 21ST […]
Thune: Democrats are Standing in the Way of a Solution They Say They Want
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Shamefully, the Democrats have put us into another government shutdown. “This is day 25 of the shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security. “We have tried […]
Chuck Schumer’s American Energy Hypocrisy
LEADER SCHUMER IS CALLING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP TO RELEASE OIL FROM THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE (SPR), WHICH SCHUMER PREVIOUSLY BLOCKED BILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR “Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Sunday called on President Trump to immediately release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid rising oil and gas prices caused by the military […]
Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News
Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News. On Democrats’ DHS shutdown: “The ball’s really in the Democrats’ court … these are agencies that defend the homeland. That’s the Department of Homeland Security. It is the Coast Guard, it is the […]
Republicans Are Delivering for Hospital Workers and Health Care Professionals
THANKS TO THE WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUTS, LIFE IS MORE AFFORDABLE FOR HOSPITAL WORKERS, INCLUDING HOSPITALISTS As part of Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts law, “Congress made a bevy of tax changes for 2025… offering a new tax break on car loan interest, a portion of tips and overtime pay; and a $200 increase per […]
Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News
Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News. On the War Powers Resolution: “This is all about the Democrats’ … Trump Derangement Syndrome … and their blind hatred of the president, just being opposed to anything that he wants to do […]
In a Dangerous World, Democrats Refuse to Pay TSA Agents, FEMA Workers, and Coast Guard Personnel
DEMOCRATS HAVE NO PLANS TO END THEIR BLOCKADE AGAINST FUNDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) AND PAYING ITS ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES “I think the Democrats took the wrong hostage. I mean, they’re mad at immigration enforcement, which they don’t believe in, but they are taking TSA and FEMA and the Coast Guard hostage, and they […]