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Democrats Try to Obstruct the American Energy Comeback
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ENERGY POLICIES LEFT AMERICANS STRUGGLING During President Biden’s time in office, energy, gasoline, electricity, and natural gas prices all skyrocketed: Energy prices increased by 30.54%. Gasoline prices increased by 30.50%. Electricity prices increased by 28.55%. Natural gas prices increased by 33.30%. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index News Release - 2/10/21; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index News Release - 1/15/25) As … Continue Reading
02.21.25
Republican Action vs. Democrat Distractions
SENATE REPUBLICANS ARE TAKING THE FIRST STEPS IN TACKLING MAJOR NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES “Ladies and gentlemen, we’re about to embark on a plan to jumpstart the most transformational border security bill in the history of the United States.” - Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) The resolution lays the groundwork for legislation that: Provides $175 billion to secure the border, including: finishing the border wall and updating outdated border technology; increasin… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Democrats Would Rather Talk About Anything Other Than Border Security
AFTER CREATING THE WORST BORDER CRISIS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, DEMOCRATS ARE TERRIFIED OF TALKING ABOUT THE BORDER “We destroyed ourselves on the immigration issue in ways that were entirely predictable and entirely manageable. We utterly mismanaged that issue, including our Democratic caucus here. That’s political malpractice. That’s not someone else’s fault.” - Anonymous Senate Democrat to The Hill Illegal border crossings hit record levels under President Biden, averaging 2 million per year … Continue Reading
02.20.25
Restoring American Energy Dominance by Unleashing Production and Clawing Back Reckless Spending
“I think it’s really important for us to unlock and unleash American energy. It’s important for my state, it’s important for my citizens, it’s important for the country’s security - both internal and external.” - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) “Importantly, this budget is built on a fiscally responsible foundation - one with new spending fully offset within the first four years it’s to be spent.” - Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commit… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Peace Through Unmatched Strength
“Like in 2017, we will again build the strongest military the world has ever seen.” - President Donald Trump “To those who voted for and support real border security and a stronger defense in a troubled world, help is on the way.” - Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) “We can’t waste a moment in getting our defense industrial base in a position to be ready.” - Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) THIS BUDGET RESOLUTION IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS … Continue Reading
02.20.25
The Trump Administration Needs Resources to Secure the Border. Senate Republicans Are Acting.
“[G]iven Trump's significant actions to address illegal immigration, money is running out…” “It’s time to act on the decisive mandate the American people gave to President Trump in November. Securing the border, rebuilding our defense, and unleashing American energy. That starts this week with passing Chairman @LindseyGrahamSC’s budget. Let’s get it done.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) “OMB Director Vought and Border Czar Homan told Senate Republicans that ICE is running out of… Continue Reading
02.19.25
Senate Republicans Are Confirming President Trump’s Cabinet Faster Than 2021, 2017, and 2009
(Click here to download) THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED MORE CABINET NOMINEES IN 2025 THAN AT THIS POINT IN 2017 AND 2009, AND MORE THAN DOUBLE THE PACE OF 2021 The Senate has confirmed 18 Cabinet or Cabinet-level nominees, which is faster than in 2017 and 2009, and more than double the pace of 2021. (United States Senate: Donald J. Trump Cabinet Nominations - accessed 2/18/25; PN51: Roll Call Vote #33 - 1/24/17; PN43: Roll Call Vote #32 - 1/23/17; United States Senate: Barack H. Obama Cabinet Nom… Continue Reading
02.14.25
Will Democrats Shut Down the Government?
SENATE DEMOCRATS ARE THREATENING A SHUTDOWN BECAUSE REPUBLICANS ARE MAKING GOOD ON THEIR CAMPAIGN PROMISES “The early days of the second Donald Trump era in Washington is a trying time for Democrats, especially party leaders. Democrats are out of power, Trump is dominating the airwaves and his polls are good.” (Punchbowl News AM: A deep-dive on Dems: Is the leadership doing enough? - 2/11/25) “The March 14 government funding deadline is becoming a crucial test of Senate Minority Leader C… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Senate Republicans Continue Pushing Past Democrats to Confirm President Trump’s Nominees
(Click here to download) THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED MORE CABINET NOMINEES IN 2025 THAN AT THIS POINT IN 2017 AND MORE THAN DOUBLE FROM 2021 The Senate has confirmed 16 Cabinet or Cabinet-level nominees, which is faster than in 2017 and more than double the pace of 2021. (United States Senate: Donald J. Trump Cabinet Nominations - accessed 2/13/25; PN51: Roll Call Vote #33 - 1/24/17; PN43: Roll Call Vote #32 - 1/23/17; United States Senate: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Cabinet Nominations - accessed 2/… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Senate Democrats: Dejected, Divided, and In Disarray
“DEMOCRATS ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND THEIR WAY” “Three weeks into the second Trump term, Democrats are struggling to find their way.” (The Wall Street Journal: Democrats in Disarray as Trump Pushes Through Agenda - 2/11/25) “It’s no secret that Democrats are adrift — dare we say ‘in disarray’ — as a party right now.” “But really, the party is just reflecting its base right now. Democratic officials are dispirited just like their base is despondent. To the extent they don’t seem to have … Continue Reading
02.12.25
Now Is the Time for Congress to Address Urgent Homeland Security Needs
PRESIDENT TRUMP AND HIS CABINET ARE PLEADING FOR MORE RESOURCES “The more money we have, the more we can do. And I think this election proves that the American people support the removals of criminal aliens in this country. So I’m looking for Congress to come through and give us the budget we need.” - White House Border Czar Tom Homan “President Trump has promised to seal our borders, protect American communities, and address the significant illegal alien population let into this country ove… Continue Reading
02.11.25
President Trump’s Nominees Prioritize Americans’ Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
PARTNERING WITH FARMERS AND REVITALIZING RURAL COMMUNITIES “Beyond agriculture production, USDA is a land manager, research institution, food regulator, protector of animal health and rural lender. There is very little USDA doesn't touch or have an impact on. All of these resources and abilities can be used to improve the quality of life, not only in rural America but all of America. As I've met and talked with Mrs. Rollins, it is clear the needs of American farmers, ranchers and rural communit… Continue Reading
02.06.25
The Senate’s Cabinet Confirmation Pace is Currently More Than Double That of the Last Two Administrations
(Click here to download) SENATE REPUBLICANS ARE FULL STEAM AHEAD DESPITE DEMOCRAT OBSTRUCTION: “TRUMP IS WINNING ON THE SENATE FLOOR.” “[W]ith Trump’s Cabinet confirmations being the central pressure point at the moment, the Senate is where the action is. And many on the left want the party to pull out every procedural tool they have to stand in the way.” (Politico: ‘Blow this place up’: Frustrated Democrats want the Senate to fight harder - 2/5/25) “Republicans have ground through proc… Continue Reading
02.05.25
Restoring Order at the Border
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT A SECURE BORDER Leading up to the 2024 election, 72% of voters said the candidates’ positions on immigration were extremely important or very important to their vote for president. An additional 23% said they were somewhat important. In the same poll, 83% of voters said the presidential candidates’ positions on terrorism and national security were extremely important or very important to their vote. (Gallup Poll - 10/9/24) In an August 2024 poll, 87% of vote… Continue Reading
02.04.25
The Senate Continues Confirming President Trump’s Highly Qualified Cabinet Nominees
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S NOMINEES ARE EMINENTLY QUALIFIED AND READY TO DELIVER Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi will bring decades of legal experience to the role of attorney general, including eight years as Florida’s attorney general and 18 years as a county prosecutor. (U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: The Nomination of the Honorable Pamela Jo Bondi to be Attorney General of the United States - 1/15/25) “She engaged in key initiatives to fight human trafficking, counter the opioid… Continue Reading
01.31.25
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 MAGA nominees - 1/8/25) Then, they put their plan into action: Democrats have “shown that they are wil… Continue Reading
01.29.25
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 Jobs Act and implement new pro-growth policies to reduce the tax burden on American manufacturers, service workers and seniors.” (United States Senate Com… Continue Reading
01.28.25
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: Senate Dems block ICC sanctions bill in Schumer-urged show of unity - 1/28/25) Senate Democrats sided again… Continue Reading
01.27.25
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 International Criminal Court: A Primer - 4/4/24; The New York Times: Israel Is Not an I.C.C. Member. How Can the Court Prosecute Israeli Lea… Continue Reading
01.23.25
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 China the State Department’s top priority, declaring that “The 21st Century will be defined by what happens bet… Continue Reading
