Category Archives: Capitol Hill Updates

Senate Republican Leader McConnell on Court-Packing Commission: Disdain for Judicial Independence

‘Constitutional scholars and the justices themselves have repeatedly affirmed the position of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “nine seems to be a good number.” Justice Breyer said just this week that “structural alteration” like court packing would mean “eroding” the public’s trust in the judiciary. And by overwhelming margins, the American people agree.’   […]

House Republican Whip Scalise Sounds Alarm About Surge of Migrants While Visiting Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria from McAllen, TX this morning to talk about what he and other Republican lawmakers are witnessing at the U.S.-Mexico border. Whip Scalise denounced President Biden’s immigration policies for creating the unprecedented surge of illegal immigrants entering the United States, and called out the […]

Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Slam Biden Admin for Renewed Aid Despite Palestinian Authority Funding for Terrorists

‘U.S. PROGRAMS HAVE NOT JUST FAILED BUT HAVE BEEN COUNTERPRODUCTIVE, WITH THE MONEY FACILITATING TERRORIST INCITEMENT AND MAKING ITS WAY TO TERRORISTS’ HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday in response to President Biden’s plan to […]

Lankford, Grassley Voice Concerns with Biden Administration Reopening Palestinian Office in US

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a cautionary letter to the Biden Administration following reports that they are reportedly considering allowing the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) to unconditionally re-open its Washington office, which would violate the terms set forth in Lankford’s Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of […]

McCarthy Requests Meeting With FBI, CIA Directors Over National Security Threat at the Border

Washington, D.C. – This week, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) sent the following letter to FBI Director Wray and CIA Director Burns, requesting a classified briefing regarding individuals on the Terrorism Watch List recently apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol. Once scheduled, Leader McCarthy would also request Vice President Kamala Harris, and fellow Congressional leaders attend the briefing […]

House Republican Whip Scalise to Lead CODEL to Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) will lead a delegation of 10 members to the southern border this week to see firsthand the devastating national security, humanitarian, and health crisis that President Biden has created with his disastrous immigration policies that have caused an unprecedented migrant surge. Members will arrive this Thursday, April 8th, and […]

Senate Republican Leader McConnell: Corporations Shouldn’t Fall for Absurd Disinformation on Voting Laws

‘There is no consistent or factual standard being applied here. It’s just a fake narrative gaining speed by its own momentum… Businesses must not use economic blackmail to spread disinformation and push bad ideas that citizens reject at the ballot box.’   LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding […]

Sen. Rick Scott: Biden’s Disastrous Tax & Spend Agenda is Killing America

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott released the below statement as President Joe Biden announced his latest plan to increase America’s debt and raise taxes on American families and businesses.   Senator Rick Scott said, “Democrats in Washington think the answer to every problem is higher taxes and endless deficit spending. They say it’s the only […]

McConnell: Democrats’ Non-Infrastructure “Infrastructure” Proposal a Missed Opportunity

‘Every time that far-left dogma clashes with the interests of American families, today’s Democrats pick the dogma.’ LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding the Administration’s so-called “infrastructure” proposal: “Our nation could use a serious, targeted infrastructure plan. There would be bipartisan support for a smart proposal. Unfortunately, the […]

The Pandemic Response Report

What’s Important Biden Follows Republican Roadmap and Sets New Goal of 200 Vaccine Doses in 100 Days: Last week, President Biden followed Republicans’ advice and set a new vaccine goal of administering 200 million vaccines in 100 days. Two months ago, Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.) called on President Biden to develop a new plan […]