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The last two weeks made clear that Democrats in Washington are in complete disarray. The two wings of Speaker Pelosi’s caucus – the so-called “moderates” and the “progressives” (a deceptive word for “socialists”) – have been battling each other for the soul of the Democratic Party.
Our communities depend on law enforcement today more than ever, and backing the men and women in blue remains a longstanding priority of mine. Back in February, I proudly cosponsored and voted for H.R. 1085, which awarded three Congressional Gold Medals to the U.S. Capitol Police for defending the Capitol on January 6.
Americans can’t escape the devastating impacts of Biden’s socialist spending spree. From gasoline and lumber to everyday grocery items, prices across the country are on the rise. In fact, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May accelerated at its fastest pace in nearly 13 years.
Despite Democrats and the media downplaying the situation at our southern border, the Biden Border Crisis is still raging. Daily encounters are reaching nearly 6,000 individuals - the highest levels of border crossings in over 20 years. Additionally, human smugglers and drug traffickers are growing bolder in the Administration’s absence.