🚨Congress buried $850,000 for "LGBTQ Senior Housing" services in the $1.2 TRILLION bill they're trying to ram through tomorrow.
Just one of MANY absurd earmarks in this "deal." Your tax dollars should not be wasted like this!
The Secret Service’s failure to protect President Trump and his supporters is unacceptable. The American people deserve answers and accountability.
I join my colleague Mark Morgan in calling for an independent commission to investigate and ensure this never happens again.
4 years ago Americans could purchase a new home, could afford gas, and didn’t have to count every penny to buy groceries.
Now,
#Bidenflation
is robbing Americans of their agency to thrive.
#SOTU
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Did you know the Biden admin is trying to install a “kill switch” in every car in America?
A large number of public comments in opposition can help stop this regulation.
Read more in the next post and submit your comment rejecting this dystopian plan👇
@Heritage_Action
Would you trust Joe Biden’s administration with the capability to remotely shut down your car engine?
That's exactly what could happen with Biden's new “kill switch” technology.
You can help stop it by leaving a comment in opposition to the proposed rule.
Fight
The Pentagon can’t account for $1 BILLION of U.S. military supplies sent to Ukraine.
The accountability for sending more supplies to Ukraine must be carefully considered BEFORE Congress sends one more cent of YOUR taxpayer money to Ukraine.
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We are $34 trillion in debt and adding another $1 trillion every quarter. Unfortunately, this package fails to meet the moment.
That's why
@Heritage_Action
is key voting the minibus spending bill.⬇
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We continue to believe that the effort to investigate the assassination attempt against President Trump must be independent, outside of Congress, and comprised of subject experts.
With ~20 legislative days remaining in the Congress, we must move fast.
The Secret Service’s failure to protect President Trump and his supporters is unacceptable. The American people deserve answers and accountability.
I join my colleague Mark Morgan in calling for an independent commission to investigate and ensure this never happens again.
We cannot simply throw money at the border. We have an administration using that money now to facilitate an invasion. HR2 border policies MUST be included, nothing less.
.
@JDVance1
is correct. We need REAL border security, not meaningless head pats from McConnell and Schumer.
The Senate must take up and pass HR2, which was directly tied to the DHS appropriations bill House Rs passed last night.
#NoSecurityNoFunding
Sec. Mayorkas willfully ignores the law and threatens the safety of Americans.
Our schools are being overrun, our hospitals are overwhelmed and our citizens are dying from the funnel of fentanyl.
House Republicans are standing up for the people.
Unconscionable from the Secretary of the Navy. He swore an oath to defend the Constitution, the very document that gives
@SenTuberville
the authority to address grievances. At the end of the day, the administration is prioritizing abortion over defense.
Navy Sec. Carlos Del Toro not holding back on Tuberville:
“For someone who was born in a communist country, I would have never imagined that actually one of our own senators would actually be aiding and abetting communists and other autocratic regimes.”
Can someone give us a lesson on what happens to an economy/country when the incentives to create and produce are destroyed?
The catch for the Left is that they will still expect food to be produced and shelves to be fully stocked after they destroy the industry.
The correct SALT deduction is $0–anything more is a political compromise.
It incentivizes states to raise taxes the same way you’re incentivized to order a fancier dish at a dinner when the check is split.
Kamala Harris says she will “proudly” put her record against President Trump’s.
What’s in her record? Radical California Kamala wants to:
⏺️ abolish ICE,
⏺️ confiscate guns,
⏺️ bail out criminals,
⏺️ & ban private insurance.
...it gets worse. THREAD on the Harris agenda. ⬇️
For years, the Left has held nominations hostage.
Now,
@SenTuberville
is doing the same thing to block the DoD’s illegal expansion of taxpayer-funded abortion. This is how Republican Senators can protect the lives of the unborn.
President
@JoeBiden
says he was nervous to say he supports Made in America because he was criticized. By who? The Europeans. He doesn’t care about the workforce, he cares about perception abroad.
For months, Schumer LIED saying that
@SenTuberville
was putting our military in jeopardy with his holds on woke nominees.
But now that Schumer decided to bring these noms to the floor, he’s showing his true intention.
.
@SenTuberville
has just given a masterclass in how to be creative and fight for what's right.
He objected to Biden's mandate to the Pentagon to use taxpayer dollars to fund abortion travel & expenses, because it's illegal and taxpayer-funded abortion.
Pentagon did it anyway.🧵
This is what government weaponization looks like. And make no mistake...they are just getting started.
Good on
@JudiciaryGOP
for exposing the truth and going after a weaponized federal government.
#BREAKING
: Subpoenaed document reveals that the FBI Richmond Field Office coordinated with MULTIPLE field offices across the country to produce a memo targeting traditional Catholics as domestic terrorists
Wray previously said the actions were limited to “a single field office.”
Sad night for the Senate and America:
Republicans blocked funding for Ukraine, Israel, humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza, funding for the Indo-Pacific
If Republicans don't get serious about a national security package, Putin's going to walk right through Ukraine and Europe
Trillions in spending.
Historic inflation.
Bank failures.
Increased regulations.
Stifling of innovation.
Open borders.
Bans on Gas Cars.
Am I missing something?
I'm thankful to have been a part of the tremendous growth
@Heritage_Action
under
@JessAnderson2
's leadership.
I'm excited to lead the fight for conservative policies with with my talented colleagues on behalf of the grassroots of America.
The future of our country is on the line and
@Heritage_Action
is running through the tape to save her.
Registering as many like-minded voters as possible can and will make the difference between conservatives winning and losing in 2024.
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.
@POTUS
it's NOT "Lincoln" it's LAKEN Riley...
If you actually cared about the Americans being slain at the hands of illegal immigrants, you'd remember their names.
Will
@POTUS
deport Laken Riley’s murderer?
Will
@POTUS
deport the illegal immigrant charged with sexual assault against a 14-year-old in VA?
Will
@POTUS
deport the illegal immigrant charged with firing at police in DC?
#BidenBorderCrisis
#SOTU
.
@RepMikeJohnson
is a great friend of
@Heritage_Action
and will bring conservative principles and sound judgment to the Speakership.
With Johnson at the helm,
@HouseGOP
is in good hands. Let’s get to work!
New statewide polling in Alabama shows that
@SenTuberville
has the support of the majority of Alabama voters, and more residents there support his hold on military promotions than don’t.
🚨HORRIFYING: Court rejects Maryland parents' plea to restore the right to opt out of LGBTQ "Pride Storybooks."🏳️🌈 The judge ruled that the books can't constitute "indoctrination" in part because parents can still teach kids religious views at home...
The real threat to democracy is using the DOJ to attack a political rival who is on the ballot for the November election.
Even SCOTUS agrees: 9-0
#SOTU
Don’t be fooled. Biden is living in a state of delusion while the rest of us live in reality—far worse off than we were when he took office.
Luckily, the American people will have the opportunity to respond in November.
#SOTU
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Biden’s latest mass amnesty order circumvents the law and Congress to reward illegal aliens at the expense of American taxpayers.
It’s extremely disappointing to see 14 Republicans vote with the Left to save Biden’s open borders Executive Order.
Americans should take note.
🚨 SCOOP: Biden plans to soon issue an executive order to dramatically limit the number of asylum-seekers who can cross the southern border.
• He'd be taking a page from Trump, who leaned on Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
This is political retribution against
@SenTuberville
. According to the Commander of Space Command, James Dinkinson, Space Command prefers being located at Redstone Arsenal. Once again, Biden’s decision making is purely political.
A tremendous victory for our constitutional republic, Article 1, and the American people.
Moving forward, the people’s representatives will be in the drivers seat.
What
@JoeBiden
’s not telling you: His Dept. of Ed rewrote the rules so they could “cancel” billions in student loans without congressional approval.
The reality? He transferred that debt to every other American taxpayer.
#SOTU
I’m never going to stop fighting for hardworking American families.
That includes getting student debt relief to as many folks as possible, as quickly as possible.
The Biden administration has continually demonstrated a pattern of weakness and incompetence, and we are unfortunately seeing the catastrophic results across the world.🧵
“The fact that the Biden administration stopped enforcing sanctions that we put on the Iranian oil exports, that’s what literally paid for the terrorist attack on Israel.”
@VictoriaCoates
with an important analysis of how the Biden administration’s horrendous foreign policy has
Yesterday,
@HouseGOP
released their plan to tackle Washington’s spending addiction. This historic package is promising and a good start, but conservatives have to stay the course through negotiations.🧵
With a 93% on the
@Heritage_Action
scorecard,
@JDVance1
has proven to be a committed conservative fighter in the Senate.
Senator Vance's unique background and experience will help
@RealDonaldTrump
take America back in November.
FACT CHECK: Kamala Harris was a cosponsor of the so called “Women’s Health Protection Act” which would allow abortion through the 9th month.
#ABCDebate
At the DNC last week, Democrats hid behind celebrity appearances and buzzwords like “joy” and “hope.”
But Americans should know the dangers of what Kamala Harris is attempting to slip through the gates of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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No one knows what Kamala Harris stands for.
Harris has flipped positions on a daily basis—because she knows her record has flopped.
Americans can’t trust flip-flopping Kamala Harris.🧵
For months, conservatives have been consistent in our opposition to President Biden’s reckless, unrelated supplemental request that sticks Americans with more than $100 billion in additional deficit spending—all without accountability or transparency.
As Congress approaches another funding deadline, lawmakers should eliminate the threat of a shutdown fight and a lame duck omnibus by passing a CR into the new year.
A CR will keep the lights on as Americans vote for a new administration. That vote should be protected by the
Great, so Schumer has supported the divestment of CCP-controlled TikTok since 2020.
He’ll bring a bill he’s supported for 4 years to the floor, right? Or will it collect dust like almost everything else in the Senate under his control?
A US company should buy TikTok so everyone can keep using it and your data is safe.
This is about privacy. With TikTok in China, it’s subject to Chinese Communist Party laws that may require handing over data to their government.
A safe way must be found for TikTok to continue.
Until
@POTUS
can articulate how YOUR taxpayer dollars will be spent to continue funding Ukraine’s war against Russia, Congress should not approve another cent.
#SOTU
The Pentagon can’t account for $1 BILLION of U.S. military supplies sent to Ukraine.
The accountability for sending more supplies to Ukraine must be carefully considered BEFORE Congress sends one more cent of YOUR taxpayer money to Ukraine.
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My son's 1st day of pre-k, he let his mom & me know he wants to be a Stegosaurus when he grows up.
If I followed this logic, I’d consult doctors to add bony plates to my son's spine. Part of being a parent is allowing imagination to flourish but not confusing it with reality.
Last, but certainly not least, Kamala Harris has repeatedly promised to take executive action to CONFISCATE guns.
Here she is saying we “have to do a buyback program. I support a MANDATORY buyback program.”
AKA—she’s going to shred the Second Amendment.
This was a sham trial with predictable sham results.
The only verdict that matters now will be decided on Nov. 5.
This time, every American will get to weigh in.🇺🇸
So you’re saying
@SpeakerJohnson
is more connected to the people and understanding of their trials and tribulations than any Speaker in recent history? I read this as someone who intimately understands their plight and will work everyday to fix it. Sign me up.
Mike Johnson doesn't have any retirement savings, own a single stock, or have any assets at all. He has less than $5,000 in his bank account.
He's got a 250-500K mortgage, a home equity loan, and a personal loan.
So what's his retirement plan? To lobby?
The American people are clamoring for leaders that prioritize their needs over other’s desires.
@Heritage
and
@Heritage_Action
are committed to delivering on that demand for honest, hardworking Americans.
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The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians to the U.S. as refugees, a move that would offer a permanent safe haven to some of those fleeing war-torn Gaza, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Biden's new kill switch technology will yield the potential to monitor and control your driving!
You have until March 5, 2024 to submit comments in opposition.
Submit your comment now👇
The American people are begging Congress to secure the border & rein in the unprecedented government spending & woke policies that are making it impossible for them to afford basics like groceries & gas.
As reported, the spending framework does neither.
Congress has an immediate obligation to do two things: responsibly fund the federal government, and ensure the security of our elections.
Because we owe this to our constituents, we will move forward on Wednesday with a vote on the 6-month CR with the SAVE Act attached.
I urge
The destabilization in the Middle East started with
@JoeBiden
’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Now there is wide-spread unrest and atrocities being committed against Israel–one of America’s longest standing allies in the region.
#SOTU
This is not difficult. 1. Public disclosure (of some kind) of where/how economic aid was/is spent. 2. A plan from the Administration on what “victory” is and the American commitment to that “victory”. 3. Public disclosure of the impact of draw down authority.
In the months ahead, the efforts to keep Ukraine aid flowing will get harder. How GOP leaders are wrestling with this internal divide. Latest w/
@MZanona
WaPo is saying the quiet part out loud...
Dems are already trying to rewrite Senate rules to allow one vote en bloc for military noms, stripping power away from individual senators who are right to scrutinize and question these nominees
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What an incredible Saturday, joining
@Heritage_Action
Sentinels and
@KevinRobertsTX
in Phoenix to talk about the pressing issues of this country.
Proud to be a part of Sentinel Nation!
As the
@freedomcaucus
identifies, the problems that must be addressed are numerous. Cutting spending is the minimum needed to save the country. Cut the spending, secure the border, save the country.
Today the House Freedom Caucus took an official position on a continuing resolution to fund the government if the appropriations process is not complete by September 30th:
Americans are in the middle of the most expensive Christmas season in recent memory. Credit card balances are skyrocketing, homes are twice as expensive. And
@SenThomTillis
is dismissing constituent concerns for…more Ukraine assistance?
Bold strategy.
Biden’s effort to dismantle the civil rights protections for women under Title IX will harm millions of families.
Not only does this rule destroy privacy and equality for women, it limits free speech and parental rights.
What conservatives in the House should understand:
1) The components of Biden’s supplemental request are bad policies all around.
@KevinRobertsTX
’s letter to
@SpeakerJohnson
reiterates the significant problems Americans have with Biden’s supplemental request by attaching Ukraine
Regardless of how Ukraine aid is packaged,
@Heritage_Action
’s stance hasn’t changed.
Americans need:
➡ Open & transparent accounting of past and future funds
➡ A clear plan from the Biden admin (including an end goal & refill American stockpiles)
“Congressional support for Ukraine must be based, like any matter of foreign policy, on what serves the interests of all Americans.”
@RyanLWalker
Additional Ukraine funding must meet certain criteria in order to provide clear oversight & accountability.
Springfield, Ohio was a town of 58,000 hard working people.
Since President Biden entered office, the town has been decimated with 20,000 Haitian migrants. Crushing their housing, education, and healthcare systems.
We’ve had enough.
The bill was dead before Trump uttered a word.
The votes didn’t ever exist, especially in the House. This includes Democrats.
Details of the “deal” were continuously leaked and members were able to weigh in with their opinion. Interesting how knowing details shapes opinion.
NEWS from me &
@bresreports
in
@PunchbowlNews
PM:
MCCONNELL told a closed meeting of Senate Republicans Wed that the politics of the border has flipped for Rs and cast doubt on linking Ukraine and border.
“When we started this, the border united us and Ukraine divided us.”
Negotiating "border security" with Sec Mayorkas is like negotiating with the arsonist who set your house on fire.
As expected, those talks seem to be producing a terrible "deal" that will make the crisis worse.
This bill seems like a non-starter and should be treated as such.
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Republicans Sound Off On Leaked Border Deal Proposals, Reveal Whether They Will Vote For Them
I spoke with
@HawleyMO
,
@SenTedCruz
, and
@SenMikeLee
today about some proposals leaked to
@DailyCaller
.
Read all about it here first:
Americans are fed up with Congress passing CR’s.
The business of kicking the can is not why members were elected. Have the necessary discussions & pass a budget that includes serious conservative solutions that Americans voted for last year.
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Today, the Biden-Harris administration is admitting what Americans have known all along: Their economic message is a complete sham.
They lied about inflation for years—and then cooked the books to brag about jobs that didn't exist.
Bidenomics failed. Kamalanomics is worse.
So what do these big job revisions mean?
1) Job growth has been a lot slower than we thought
2) There's a risk job growth has been even weaker since March 2024
3) This puts more pressure on the Fed to cut (maybe even 50 bps) in September
4) Big downward revisions to
🧑⚖️We submitted our amicus brief this morning to oppose the Hunter Biden sweetheart plea deal.
We will be at the hearing in Delaware tomorrow at 10AM.
The Limit, Save, Grow Act is the ONLY bill moving that addresses the debt ceiling in a reasonable and fiscally sound way.
Schumer and Senate Dems need to bring up this measure to avoid a catastrophic default and economic wrecking that would come with hitting the debt limit.
America is facing a crisis of spending, inflation, and debt.
House Republicans have passed a solution to:
✅ Raise the debt ceiling to avoid a default on the national debt
✅ Create a reasonable spending budget
✅ Reform wasteful programs contributing to inflation
This has nothing to do with courage. It is about the policies being “negotiated”.
The people want the border closed, flow of illegal immigrants to their towns stopped, and their safety and security restored.
Sen. Tillis lets loose on Rs bending to Trump on border/immigration/Ukraine deal: “It’s all about politics and not having the courage to respectfully disagree with President Trump ... I didn't come here to have a president as a boss or a candidate as a boss."
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg oversaw this meritless case that should never have been brought in the first place.
👉The chief witness was a convicted perjurer who admitted to hating and stealing from Trump.
👉Neither the FEC or DOJ initiated enforcement proceedings against Trump for
Here’s what must happen before Congress considers more Ukraine funding:
1️⃣Open & transparent accounting of prior Ukraine funding
2️⃣Additional Ukraine funding must be considered on its own merits & paid for
3️⃣Biden must articulate a clear plan & end goal
The national debt is more than $33 Trillion, our nation’s credit has been downgraded, and Schumer’s Senate has no plan to cut spending and restore financial faith in America.
The American people want a Speaker of the House who will work to secure the border, fight Biden and Schumer’s inflationary spending spree, provide American support to Israel, and put America back on a path to prosperity. 🧵
Election integrity is top of mind for millions of Americans across the country.
@Heritage_Action
joins President Trump in supporting this bill and calling on Congress to reassure every voter that our elections are secure.
Radical progressive Dems are using open borders to remake America — & to encourage illegal aliens to vote
Rep. Roy will introduce the SAVE Act to stop this by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and has been working w/
@SpeakerJohnson
to do so
It’s disturbing that the Democratic party has nominated Tim Walz after he brushed off socialism as ‘neighborliness’ and praised Chinese communism as a system in which ‘everyone shares.’
Uncover the concerning ties between Walz and China. 👇
Critics slam Biden admin for waiver that gives Iran access to $10B fund: ‘absolutely outrageous’
“Everybody is focused on the $6 billion and, 'Is it frozen? What's happening there?' … But nobody was noticing the $10 billion over here. They are today."
Not only will any Senate border proposal completely fail to close and secure the border, but it will also likely be used as leverage for billions more in Ukraine spending (without meeting the necessary criteria).
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With 12 legislative days left before August recess, some big things are happening on the Hill this week:
The House is taking up the NDAA. A major priority for conservatives will be ensuring that the final version of the bill rescinds the DOD's illegal pro-abortion policy.
🧵1/9
Political officials removing their party’s opponents from 2024 ballots is the real threat to our democracy and should be a wake up call for every American, regardless of which candidate you support.🧵
The U.S. sanctions other countries for what the Colorado Supreme Court did this week.
@HvonSpakovsky
explains why their decision is completely baseless and banana republic election interference👇