As you likely know, Governor Gavin Newsom was recently caught violating his own COVID-19 edicts. While restaurants and businesses in the Central Valley and throughout California were again ordered to cease indoor services, Governor Newsom was enjoying an indoor dinner party with top lobbyists at The French Laundry in Napa Valley. My colleague and fellow Valley representative Tom McClintock spoke o... Read more »
In recent weeks, many constituents have voiced concerns about increasing censorship on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. I have long shared these concerns. In addition to considering legislation to curb Big Tech’s ability to silence free speech, I have begun using alternative social media platforms that defend free speech such as Parler and Rumble. Please watch this recen... Read more »
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. I want to take a moment to recognize our courageous military veterans for their service to our nation. Their sacrifices are a public debt that can never be repaid but will be forever cherished. To all our veterans, thank you. Read more »
I have been closely monitoring the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Today, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. has brokered a ceasefire between the two nations, effective at 9:00 PM PST tonight. I am hopeful this ceasefire will bring an end to the unacceptable, belligerent actions taken by Azerbaijan and Turkey against Armenia. Read more »
I was recently featured in a new documentary titled The Plot Against the President. The documentary – directed by Amanda Milius, daughter of Hollywood legend John Milius – is adapted from investigative journalist Lee Smith’s best-selling book of the same name, and provides an in-depth, exclusive look at my investigation into the Russian collusion hoax. If you’re interested in viewing, The Plot Aga... Read more »
Each year, I have the honor to nominate exceptional young men and women from the Central Valley to our nation’s prestigious military academies. The military academies are some of our nation’s finest schools. Not only do they teach academics, but they instill discipline and leadership qualities in young Americans. My office will host my annual Academy Night on Friday, October 30th, to provide more ... Read more »
Today I met with Tulare County Supervisor Pete Vander Poel, members of the International Agri-Center board, and representatives from the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG) to discuss the imminent construction of Tulare’s new interchange along State Route 99 between Commercial Avenue and Paige Avenue. For years, I had worked closely with the TCAG and the International Agri-Center to se... Read more »
As the top Republican on the Health Subcommittee in the House of Representatives, I have worked tirelessly with my colleagues to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions. To that end, I wanted to share with you House Republicans’ Joint Guide to safeguarding American with pre-existing conditions, lowering healthcare costs, and increasing transparency and choice. To read the Joint Guide, click... Read more »
Yesterday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) added Tulare County to its August 22, 2020 Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. To get this crucial declaration issued, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and I sent a letter to the Trump administration urging aid for Tulare County in response to the devastation wrought by the SQF Complex Fire. Tulare County residents will now have ac... Read more »
