Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
Democrats' latest attack on the American economy has arrived – to the tune of $3.5 trillion in new spending and tax increases. This, on top of the record levels of inflation, is unraveling the job growth and prosperity we were able to achieve under the last Administration.
Throughout American history, the burden of keeping our great nation free and secure has largely fallen on the shoulders of the men and women bravely serving in our Armed Forces.
For the past 20 years, our men and women have served heroically in Afghanistan to protect both global security and the shared interests of our allies across the world. Now, President Biden risks making their sacrifices all for naught with his most recent display of failed leadership.
Last week, Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined me in Central Washington to hear firsthand from farmers in our district about the challenges they are facing.
For months, activists and bureaucrats alike have told the American people to "believe in science" – to take the pandemic seriously, to practice social distancing and handwashing, and to wear masks and get vaccinated.
This summer, with severe drought and hot temperatures throughout the West, the threat of wildfires is once again at the forefront of everyone's minds. Tens of thousands of acres in Washington alone are burning, and it's not even August.
Washington law enforcement officers are concerned by recent legislation introduced by Washington State Democrats and policy stances made by Big Tech. These developments are concerning for our communities, our children, and our officers.
As a farmer, former state Director of Agriculture, Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, and Congressman representing one of the most flourishing agricultural regions in America, I fully understand the extent to which water is truly the lifeblood of Central Washington and our economy.
China is not our ally, but apparently Democrats in Congress haven't received that memo.
Tracy Stone-Manning is an unacceptable nominee to serve as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and President Biden's nomination of her highlights just how out of touch he is with rural America.