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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
02.06.25
Senate Republicans and President Trump Are Standing Up for Israel’s Security
“I think my focus in this visit is in being a reliable, unwavering partner to and friend of Israel. We want to talk about getting all the hostages home and how we support Israel as it works to end once and for all the threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iran and its malign shadow of terror in that region and how we can expand on what was a historic success of the Abraham Accords to try to create a safer and more prosperous future in that region.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.… 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
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 corrupt kangaroo court. They had 10 months to negotiate this bill, but instead waited until the last minute to demand unworkable changes that would… 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
01.22.25
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 he or she show any sign of life. The 2002 law did not provide any measures to enforce the protection of these infants, which has allowed the current practi… Continue Reading
01.22.25
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.) “We’re going to wear down the Democrats. Either you’re going to play ball with us, or you’re going to go without sleep.” - Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okl… Continue Reading
01.21.25
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 (D-Calif.) “For me it’s ... really common sense. And I’d like to remind everybody that we have hundreds and hundreds of thousands of migrants here illegally that have [been] convicted of c… Continue Reading
01.16.25
After Four Years of High Prices, Americans Are Ready to Turn the Page on “Bidenomics”
FOUR YEARS INTO BIDEN’S INFLATIONARY PRESIDENCY, PRICES HAVE RISEN AN AVERAGE OF 20.65%, HITTING EVERYDAY CONSUMER GOODS HARD Inflation hit a 40-year high under President Biden, affecting everything from groceries, to gas, to housing. (The Associated Press: US inflation at new 40-year high as price increases spread - 6/10/22) Since President Biden took office: All prices have risen an average of 20.65%. Grocery prices, measured as “food at home,” have increased by 22.32%. Energy pri… Continue Reading
01.15.25
Biden Kneecaps American Energy Production on His Way out the Door
LAST WEEK, PRESIDENT BIDEN ANNOUNCED A BAN ON NEW OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DRILLING IN U.S. COASTAL WATERS In January 2025, President Biden announced an order banning new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, accounting for 625 million acres of ocean. (CBS: Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters - 1/6/25; The Associated Press: Biden issues ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters. Trump vows to undo it - 1/6/25) To ena… Continue Reading
01.09.25
The Senate Will Have a Chance to Start Fixing the Illegal Immigration Crisis
THE BIPARTISAN BILL REQUIRES THE DETAINMENT OF ILLEGAL ALIENS WHO COMMIT THEFT-RELATED CRIMES AND HOLDS LAWLESS FEDERAL OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE “The American people did not just deliver a mandate on November 5th, they delivered a verdict. They made it clear they want to remove criminal illegal aliens and protect American families. We will soon know whether Democrats hear, respect, and obey that verdict.” - Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) “What happened to Laken Riley should never happen to any America… Continue Reading
