Have you ever bought something because everyone said you had to have it? Then, once you try it, you wonder what all the fuss was about? President Biden has staked much of his presidency and next campaign on the hype of electrical vehicles (EVs). Not surprisingly, he’s spent a lot of time trying to prop up the industry and force consumer demand when it fails to meet his… Read more »

You’ve probably heard of Shein. It’s a fast-fashion company that sells cheap versions of popular clothing and has gained massive traction on social media. After all, who isn’t looking for a good deal? At a time when inflation has tightened budgets and Christmas shopping is in full force, I understand the appeal of cheap, trendy products. Browsing across the site, you wouldn’t know the… Read more »

Can you believe it? We’re already past Thanksgiving and hurdling toward the rest of the holiday season. I hope you were able to spend time with loved ones, enjoy some delicious home cooking, and maybe watch some football.  Or perhaps you’re catching up on rest after an early morning of Black Friday shopping. It seems like every year the deals start sooner and sooner, but given the… Read more »

Reliable intelligence agencies around the world agree that Iran played a pivotal role in funding and training Hamas terrorists. Their calculated efforts, part of a 25-year plan to erase Israel from existence, directly contributed to 1,200 deaths on Oct. 7. The threat is far from over. After President Biden told Iran, “Don’t,” its proxy militia groups effectively said, “Watch.” American… Read more »

It’s a moment millions of veterans face at some point. After 25 years in the United States Air Force, Mike Hunsberger was ready to retire and take on the next phase of life. With plenty left in the tank and an enduring call to service, Mike considered how he might help other veterans and his St. Charles community.   “Early into my military career, I got some bad financial… Read more »

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, an important commemoration of our servicemembers. It is a day of mixed emotions, spanning pride for our country’s heroes as well as mourning for their sacrifices. I implore you to take at least a moment to recognize and appreciate the selfless contributions brave men and women of the armed forces have made for our… Read more »

Last week, we discussed the many appropriations bills Congress needs to pass to keep the government running. We are in the middle of that process now and are debating everything from the funding of the military to the operations of the Mark Twain National Forest.   While we certainly have plenty of domestic policy issues to work out, as I’m sure you are aware, we also face global… Read more »

After weeks of disorder, voting, and late nights at the Capitol, the House of Representatives has a new speaker: Mr. Mike Johnson of Louisiana. I was proud to support Mike, and I’m confident he will bring our conference together to advance sensible, responsible policy. He has a tall task ahead. We are still staring down a Nov. 17 deadline to keep the government open, and Congress has… Read more »

Much like learning a second language, exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at an early age prepares students for ongoing success in an increasingly technological world. Unfortunately, elementary schools don’t have advanced robotics labs, and most parents can’t afford private coding lessons. A lack of available resources can impact a child’s educational… Read more »

The news coming from Israel is downright shocking. Horrific images and videos of heartless terrorists celebrating their destruction strike anger in our hearts and pain in our souls. Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East, has the right and duty to defend itself against these criminals. As we discuss the United States’ response, I’m sure many of you wonder what we can do to support… Read more »