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In law enforcement, ensuring the safety of officers and the communities they serve is paramount. The introduction of advanced less-than-lethal technologies, like tasers, has revolutionized the way law enforcement agencies approach encounters, aiming to minimize the use of deadly force while maintaining effective control. H.R.
Earlier this month, Fitch Ratings, one of only three private credit rating firms, downgraded its U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+. This credit downgrade comes on the heels of repeated warnings from Republicans to Democrats and the White House that we need to rein in spending to control our unsustainable debt. In making this downgrade, Fitch specifically cited unsustainable debt as a core reason for the downgrade.
Earlier this month, two U.S. Navy sailors in Southern California were arrested and accused of providing military secrets and sensitive information to Chinese intelligence officers.
This revelation is alarming and though it’s a relief that these perpetrators were caught, the truth is, the Biden Administration hasn’t prioritized countering Chinese espionage as they should.
The power of the purse is one of the most powerful checks Congress has on the Executive Branch. A landmark Supreme Court case, OPM v. Richmond, underscored the importance of the Appropriations Clause in upholding the integrity of government spending. However, recent controversies surrounding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding mechanisms have thrust this constitutional provision into the spotlight once again.
In our rapidly evolving marketplace, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding consumers' interests and promoting fair competition. However, as our economic landscape has continued to shift, so too has our political environment. Ever since Lina Kahn was appointed as Chair of the commission in 2021, at the direction of President Biden, the agency has taken a turn for the worse.
Publicly traded companies play an important role in building savings and wealth of millions of Wisconsinites. Even individuals who do not actively invest in the stock market have skin in the game through retirement accounts. Unfortunately, many publicly traded companies are, willingly or unwillingly, embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment theories that have a negative effect on investment returns.
Today, drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death across the country and Fentanyl-driven overdoses are the leading cause of death for American adults between 18-45 years of age. It’s cheap to make, easy to transport, and so potent just a few milligrams can be lethal.
Earlier this week, House Republicans passed the most significant immigration and border security reform in over a decade in response to the record number of migrants surging across the border since the start of the Biden Administration. In fact, this week the Biden administration allowed Title 42, an effective tool against illegal immigration, to expire with no plan to manage the wave of individuals planning to come.
Recently, the House Judiciary Committee conducted a field hearing in the heart of Manhattan, in New York City as part of our effort to take our message directly to the American people, rather than the DC media bubble. The subject of the hearing was rising violent crime and the failure of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to protect public safety. Crime remains a top issue for voters across the country, particularly here in Wisconsin.
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, comprehensive energy reform legislation aimed at protecting American energy independence and responsibly powering the country.