United States
September 9th, 2016
After four years of White House delay in implementing a 2012 law allowing states to drug test applicants for federal unemployment payments, today House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady of Texas introduced H.R.
September 8th, 2016
For the past 15 years, our country has been asking Pakistan to go after terrorists within its own borders and for 15 years not only has Pakistan not done so in any significant way, but it has actually supported those very...
September 8th, 2016
Yesterday I appeared on Fox to discuss conflict-of-interest concerns I raised during former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s confirmation proceedings in 2009. Excerpts from my appearance are below, and video of the...
September 7th, 2016
Tuesday on the Senate floor I pressed Senate Democrats to stop blocking bipartisan, compromise legislation that would fund efforts to protect Americans from the Zika virus. Excerpts of my remarks are below, and video of the...
September 7th, 2016
Joan Langenburg’s brilliant introduction of Phyllis Schlafly demonstrated that real leadership can come from the grass roots. Joan Langenburg, then President of Missouri Eagle Forum, exemplified the bond that resonated with...
September 6th, 2016
A New Mexico police officer became the 38th officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty this year. He is the second New Mexico officer to be shot and killed by wanted felons in the past month.
September 6th, 2016
Donald J. Trump’s campaign will release an open letter on Tuesday from about 90 retired generals and military officials endorsing his presidential campaign, urging a “long overdue course correction in our national security...
September 5th, 2016
On Labor Day, which presidential candidate would do a better job when it comes to labor — that is, to creating jobs?A new poll shows it couldn't be closer: 44% say Democrat Hillary Clinton; 44% say Republican Donald Trump....
September 2nd, 2016
This Labor Day weekend, we celebrate the Americans who keep our economic engine running strong.
September 1st, 2016
On September 1st, there are only 68 days until the election, and only 25 days until early voting begins in Texas.So much to do. So little time. How this story ends is entirely UP TO YOU.
September 9th, 2016
Thursday on the Senate floor I urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, legislation I introduced with U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) that would allow families of the...
September 8th, 2016
"Wells Fargo employees secretly opened unauthorized accounts to hit sales targets and receive bonuses," Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said in a statement.
September 8th, 2016
This summer, while Congress has been out of session, I have undergone treatment here in Houston for Leukemia. Fortunately, just eight weeks into treatment, I am feeling like myself again and am confident that I will beat...
September 7th, 2016
The Obama administration made two additional cash payments totaling $1.3 billion, after delivering $400 million to Iran by plane in January, to resolve a failed arms deal, administration officials told lawmakers Tuesday....
September 7th, 2016
Last month, the GOP invited a handful of RLI members from across the NYC metro area to a breakfast with Donald Trump. The RLI - Republican Leadership Initiative - is a city-focused grassroots initiative by the GOP aimed at...
September 6th, 2016
Today’s Tom Woods Letter, which all the influential people receive every day. Be one of them.I’ll grant you: I’d rather be contacted by shysters pretending to be the IRS than by the actual IRS.But it’s still...
September 6th, 2016
After a productive August meeting with my fellow Texans, hosting town halls and visiting area businesses, I’m heading back to Washington, D.C. to take what I heard and work on legislation to grow our economy and our...
September 3rd, 2016
A man from north Texas who falsely claimed to be a wounded Navy SEAL has been sentenced to spend four years in prison.
September 2nd, 2016
Lester Holt, Martha Raddatz, Anderson Cooper and Chris Wallace have been selected to moderate this year’s presidential debates.
September 1st, 2016
I put NO faith in polls, given what I know about media now.