One sunny Friday, you wake up and start your day like you always do. You pour yourself a cup of coffee and begin getting ready for work, take the kids to school, or start your daily duties. Your routine is interrupted by an emergency radio broadcast: “China has invaded Taiwan”. You go on to listen to the trade speculations made by the broadcasters, but this surely can’t affect you –… Read more »
Whether you were helping your parents on the family farm, dreaming of carrying on the family tradition one day or bagging groceries at the local supermarket, I’m sure we can all think back to our first job. The long hours and hard work and the eventual transition into what we chose as our career. Retirement often felt like a distant concept during our youth, as we diligently saved money… Read more »
Mathew 28:6: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
It’s Good Friday which means Easter is upon us. Easter marks the most sacred time of the year for Christians, a time we take for self-reflection, devotion, and dedication to our faith.
Each year, Easter holds a special place in my heart. It's a holiday filled with happiness, renewal,… Read more »
Imagine emptying your gas tank or kitchen cabinet to help fuel your toughest adversary, leaving you and your family without enough resources to get to work, school, or even feed your family. Unfortunately, you don't have to imagine it because this is the reality the Biden administration created when they drained our strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) to record lows while selling to… Read more »
On February 18, 2022 Chase Nasca was a 16-year-old high school student. That morning his parents Dean and Michelle saw their child off to school expecting, like all parents do, to see their son later that afternoon. On his way home from school Chase stopped next to a train track, texted a friend “I can’t do it anymore”, then stepped in front of a train taking his own life.
I have… Read more »
Three years ago, at President Biden’s inauguration, he told the country his goal was “Bringing America together, uniting our people, and uniting our nation”. Unfortunately, like many of the President’s claims last night, the facts don’t align with the words. Instead of working with Congress and state governors to unite around common goals of countering our adversaries like China, securing… Read more »
You’ve likely heard the term swipe fees or interchange fees regarding the use of debit cards and credit cards. In short, interchange fees are small fees merchants pay to card companies or banks for the ability to accept card payments and use their network. The fees cover everything from data security to points programs. For example, if you’ve ever had a fraudulent purchase show up on your… Read more »
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso
Congress could use a good soul-cleansing, which is why I’m thrilled to announce the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. My offices in Jefferson City and Cottleville are now accepting submissions from high school students until 5 p.m. on April 18.
The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to… Read more »
If you fail your basic responsibilities, lie to everyone, and actively put others in harm's way, would you lose your job? For most Americans, the answer is, “yes.”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is yet another Biden administration official who has avoided accountability after egregious malpractice. The president seems to think people in his circle should be… Read more »
Our Chiefs are back in the big game! I’m sure you’re as excited as I am to watch the next milestone in what has become a true dynasty. The Super Bowl commercials have become a spectacle of their own— who gets featured, what it costs, which ones are the most entertaining— but there’s one ad in particular we should all heed.
The Chinese company Temu is planning to run a commercial. Now, I… Read more »
