Senate Republicans Are Quickly Confirming President Trump’s Cabinet
DEMOCRATS MADE THEIR STRATEGY CLEAR: “CREATE FIREWORKS” AND SLOW NOMINEES “EVEN IF THEY ARE DESTINED FOR CONFIRMATION” First, Democrat leaders outlined their strategy: “Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is privately pressing his senators to create fireworks when they question President-elect Trump’s nominees in the coming weeks…” (Axios: Scoop: Schumer’s plan to fire back at […]
Democrats Choose Big Tech Over Defending American Sovereignty
“I’m not sure if they’re afraid of antagonizing the anti-Israel wing of their party, or if they’re simply too beholden to Big Tech, which lodged some tenuous concerns about this legislation. But whatever their reason, Democrats chose to vote no.” – Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) “Democrats voted against protecting American troops from a […]
Senate Republicans and President Trump’s Nominees Will Restore American Prosperity
CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICANS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shares President Trump and Senate Republicans’ commitment to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “If Congress fails to act, Americans will face the largest tax increase in history, a crushing $4 trillion tax hike. We must make permanent the 2017 Tax Cuts and […]
Democrats’ Reluctance to Support Israel Undermines U.S. Interests and Sovereignty
DEMOCRATS TANKED A BIPARTISAN BILL THAT DEFENDS AMERICAN AND ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY FROM A HOSTILE INTERNATIONAL COURT Senate Democrats blocked a bill sanctioning officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for “the court’s issuing of arrest warrants for top Israeli officials last year,” after Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer “stressed the need for unity” among Democrats. (Axios: […]
A Lawless International Court Threatens America’s Allies and Interests
NEITHER THE U.S. NOR ISRAEL IS SUBJECT TO THE ICC’S JURISDICTION The International Criminal Court (ICC) doesn’t have jurisdiction over the United States, as the Senate did not ratify the organization’s treaty, and the U.S. government does not turn U.S. citizens over to the court. (Congressional Research Service: The International Court of Justice and the […]
Senate Republicans Are Prioritizing President Trump’s National Security Nominees
“Gone are the days of a foreign policy exporting progressive ideologies, appeasing our adversaries, and demonstrating weakness on the world stage… We need a return to fundamentals.” – Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) PRIORITIZING U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND COUNTERING AMERICA’S ADVERSARIES AROUND THE WORLD Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make countering […]
Democrats Filibuster Basic Protections for Babies
DEMOCRATS HIGHLIGHT THEIR EXTREMISM BY USING THE FILIBUSTER TO OPPOSE SENS. LANKFORD AND BANKS’ COMMONSENSE AND NARROW BILL “In 2002, Congress passed the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act which codified in law that a newborn, regardless of the circumstances of their birth, is to be legally recognized as a person from the moment of birth if […]
Democrats Are Playing Politics With Crucial National Security Nominees
“We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” – Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) “My message to obstructionist Democrats: Don’t make plans this weekend. We’re going to get President Trump’s nominees confirmed the easy collegial way, or apparently the hard way.” – Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) […]
Democrats in Disarray as the Senate Takes First Step to Address Biden Border Crisis
“The Democratic caucus is generally speaking united on the issues, but this is one in which that’s not the case. And that was reflected in the vote count.” – Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) “If we can’t secure the necessary changes, we must stand united and be prepared to reject the bill.” – Sen. Alex Padilla […]
Congress is Ready to Work With President Trump to Deliver on Mandate from Americans
Fox News After four years of inflation, chaos at our borders, and weakness on the world stage, the United States is turning the page. President Trump’s inauguration will usher in a new era focused on American strength – including a strong economy, a strong border and a strong military. I expect we will see the […]