When I met with Admiral Harris of Pacific Command last year, I asked him which nation’s threats concerned him the most. He quickly replied: North Korea. Read more about North Korea is a Terrorism State
February is Black History Month in the United States and I invite you to join me in celebrating it this year by reflecting on the accomplishments African Americans have made in this great nation. Black history is inextricably woven into American history, which can and should unite and strengthen the great state of Texas and our entire nation. Read more about Celebrating Black History Month
Today on the Senate floor, I discussed the Senate Democrats’ obstruction of the President’s Cabinet nominations.
For the last several weeks, we have been doing all we can to take up and consider the President's nominations for his Cabinet, even though we've had little or no cooperation from the other side of the aisle. Read more about Democrats ‘Fractured’ Over Cabinet Obstruction
Thidwick Books is a small, 865-squarefoot bookshop that has been in the same building since 1999, but now it is being forced to either close its doors forever or move away.
This week, the House will vote on two bills I cosponsored to help veterans after they finish their military service. Our veterans fought hard to protect our freedom, and upon their return, we must fight to ensure that they are taken care of. Read more about Upcoming Votes to Help Veterans
To save American taxpayers’ dollars, I reintroduced the Wasteful EPA Programs Elimination Act. This bill would terminate or eliminate federal funding for 13 wasteful Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs, would close all EPA field offices, and require the EPA to lease or sell all underutilized properties. The Heritage Foundation estimates this bill would save taxpayers more than $7.5 billion over 10 years. Read more about Reintroduction of Bill to Cut EPA Waste, Save Over $7.5 Billion