Dear Friend,
Good afternoon, and welcome to our
Weekend Update.
On Friday, President Donald J. Trump and
Vice President JD Vance welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr
Zelenskyy to the White House. Rather than work toward peace,
Zelenskyy's words and actions indicate he is not interested in ending
this conflict. Is there something wrong with seeking peace—especially
when the U.S. can broker it in a way that serves Ukrainian interests?
Instead of asking the American people to fork over another $150-200
billion for trench warfare, with thousands more lives lost, only to be
in the same place a year from now, we should be pushing for an end to
the killing and destruction.
Zelenskyy seems more interested in being a war hero than a
peacemaker. Putin is a bad actor—he will get what’s coming to
him—but the priority should be ending this war. No president has been
tougher on Russia than President Trump. He stopped the Nord Stream
Pipeline, imposed strong sanctions, and projected real strength on the
world stage. This war would never have started if Biden hadn’t created
a vacuum of leadership and displayed such obvious weakness. That’s
exactly what emboldens real bullies. Strength stops them—weakness
invites them. Click
here or below to watch President Trump's press briefing yesterday
evening.
This week, House Republicans took a significant step toward
advancing President Donald J. Trump’s America First Agenda. The
Republican budget resolution sets the stage for President Trump’s
big, beautiful bill—delivering border security, a dominant energy
policy, and continued tax relief that gave us a great and strong
economy.
Despite what the media and the left allege, no Medicaid or
Medicare benefits will be reduced—these are entirely false claims. The
only reductions will be to waste, abuse, fraud, and ineligibility if
found—which I believe 98% of Americans support. Click
here or below to watch my comments on the budget.
I went on CNN to set the record straight:
there were NO cuts to Medicaid or Medicare. Last year, there
were $101 billion in improper payments to Medicaid and Medicare – even
if we addressed just 70% of this waste, we can cover the entirety of
what the Energy and Commerce Committee has been tasked to save. Click
here or below to watch my interview.

The 160 million Americans who don’t work
for the federal government are shaking their heads at the outrage over
DOGE simply asking bureaucrats to account for their work. With $2
trillion in overspending a year and $236 billion in improper payments,
President Trump is rooting out the waste, fraud, and abuse in the
federal government.
To that end, I introduced the Payment
Integrity Information Reform Act to identify improper federal
payments, recover lost funds, and hold agencies accountable. Reining
in wasteful spending will mean greater investments in America First
projects that will benefit our country. I joined the “National Report”
on Newsmax to discuss DOGE, my legislation, and other related
topics. Click
here or below to watch.

To learn more about the Payment
Information Integrity Reform Act, click
here or below.

I joined the "Varney & Co." show on Fox Business,
where I discussed the critical role of crypto in the U.S. economy. We
must seize this moment. That means building on the success of FIT 21,
which the House passed with bipartisan support last year.
The Financial Services Committee
Republicans are committed to crafting a
regulatory framework that not only allows digital assets to thrive but
also cements America’s dominance in crypto—delivering on the vision of
President Trump. Click
here or below to watch my interview.
My new Doge-centric bill is set to
target more than $200 billion in improper payments made by the federal
government. For too long, taxpayer dollars have been wasted with no
accountability. My bill will hold agencies responsible, recover lost
funds, and prevent future waste. Click
here to watch more of my interview on "Varney & Co." to
discuss this interview.

IN NEWS YOU WON'T HEAR IN THE
MAINSTREAM MEDIA: President Trump and DOGE are working to
expose waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. So far, DOGE
has saved American taxpayers $55 billion by eliminating fraud,
renegotiating contracts, canceling wasteful grants, reducing
bureaucratic bloat, and implementing regulatory reforms.
One agency under the microscope is USAID,
which has spent over $40 billion in taxpayer dollars on foreign
aid. DOGE has uncovered questionable spending, including:
- $520 million - for consultant-driven "green" investments in
Africa.
- $45 million - for DEI scholarships in Burma.
- Over $49 million - for LGBT-related projects in foreign
countries.
- $20 million - for a new Sesame Street show in Iraq.
- $14 million - in cash vouchers for migrants at the southern border
through the State Department.
- $6 million - to promote tourism in Egypt.
- $4.67 million - to EcoHealth Alliance, a group that funded
bat-virus research at the Wuhan lab.
- $4.5+ million - to "combat disinformation" in Kazakhstan.
- $4.5 million - to teach people in Kazakhstan how to fight back
against internet trolls.
- $3.2 million - to help Tunisian migrants readjust to life in
Tunisia after deportation.
- $2.5 million - for electric vehicles in Vietnam.
- $1.5 million - to promote DEI in Serbian workplaces and
businesses.
Despite these amazing efforts to save taxpayer money, the liberal
left and mainstream media continue to demonize these efforts. It
wasn't too long ago that Democrat President Bill Clinton was
championing similar efforts. Watch his remarks by clicking
here or below.

China is using unfair trade practices,
currency manipulation, and aggressive state-backed investment to
dominate key industries.
At a Financial Services Committee hearing
earlier this week, I questioned witnesses on how we can counter
China’s influence—securing critical industries, strengthening AI and
energy infrastructure, and stopping China from exploiting our
markets.
Under President Trump, we’re seeing a new
approach—one that prioritizes America First policies, attracts massive
investment, and holds China accountable. Click
here or below to watch my questioning.

In a House Committee on Small
Business hearing, we discussed how
the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program helps small
businesses secure the capital needed to develop innovative research
and products and bring them to market. These programs drive
innovation, fuel economic growth, and empower entrepreneurs
nationwide. Click
here or below to watch more.

IN MORE NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN
THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Illegal immigrant killers, rapists are
not scholars… they are criminals. In a strong contender for dumbest
statement of the year, disgraced “filmmaker” Michael Moore lamented illegal
immigrant criminals being apprehended because they might’ve
“discovered the cure for cancer” or “stopped that asteroid.” The only
thing more foolish than that statement are the politicians
who oppose the deportations.
These are the types of
cold-blooded criminals he’s talking about:
- A Portuguese national convicted of
sexual exploitation of a minor—child pornography, apprehended in
Philadelphia.
- A Guatemalan national charged with
armed home invasion, kidnapping, intimidation, and assault with a
dangerous weapon, apprehended in Rhode Island.
- A Haitian national charged with
three murders, apprehended in North Carolina.
- A Salvadoran national and MS-13 gang member convicted of
aggravated assault with bodily injury and DWI, apprehended in
Houston.
- A Guatemalan national charged with
multiple counts of child rape, apprehended in Massachusetts.
- A Brazilian national and confirmed gang member convicted of
assault and battery, apprehended in Boston.
- A Honduran national convicted of
criminal sexual conduct with a minor, apprehended in
Minnesota.
- A Salvadoran national convicted of
sodomy/anal intercourse with a child less than 13 years of age,
apprehended in Washington.
- An Ecuadorian national convicted of
rape, arrested in Buffalo.
- A Guatemalan national charged with
multiple counts of child rape, apprehended in Massachusetts.
- A Dominican Republican national convicted of
sexual conduct against a child, apprehended in Buffalo.
- A Mexican national convicted of
sexual exploitation of a child, apprehended in San Francisco.
- A Turkish national who is a known or
suspected terrorist, apprehended in New York City.
- A Mexican national convicted of
drug trafficking, apprehended in Texas.
President Trump and Congressional
Republicans understand the importance of prioritizing the protection
of the American public from vicious criminals and deadly drugs. He has
assembled an amazing team to fix our border and get these criminals
off of our streets.
In fact, February had the lowest number
of illegal immigrants trying to enter our country in HISTORY.

Every day, President Trump is making
America safer by prioritizing our border security and reversing the
damage done by the Biden administration.
In related news, I applaud District
Attorney Pier Hess Graf and Lebanon County law enforcement for their
proactive efforts to locate, detain, and deport criminal illegal
immigrants. Under DA Hess Graf’s leadership, Lebanon County is working
with federal partners to remove individuals who pose a threat to our
communities. With this decision, Lebanon County continues to set the
standard for enforcing the law and prioritizing the safety of its
residents.

I attended the AIPAC Congressional Summit
Leadership Reception and had the opportunity to meet with members of
the organization in my office. AIPAC continues to play a critical role
in strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance, ensuring that America
stands firmly with our ally in the face of growing threats. I will
always support Israel’s right to defend itself and work to advance
policies that bolster our shared security and prosperity.

As a newly named co-chair of the House
Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, I was grateful to
take part in a roundtable discussion with AJC CEO Ted Deutch, former
Congressman and CEO of the AJC - American Jewish Committee.
Our conversation focused on the rise of
antisemitism both at home and abroad and the need for Congress to
stand united in confronting this growing threat. The task force plays
a vital role in not only condemning antisemitism in all its forms but
also taking meaningful action to protect the Jewish community,
strengthen engagement with allies, and raise awareness of the dangers
of antisemitic hatred.

On Tuesday, I hosted Michael Saylor, CEO
of MicroStrategy, for an informative discussion about the value of
bitcoin in our economy and the need for a digital asset market
structure. Digital assets can unlock a frictionless payment future and
enable new sources of access to capital.
I look forward to the work the Financial
Services Committee Republicans will do in crafting a commonsense
legislative framework to provide clear rules of the road, fulfilling
President Trump’s promise to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the
world.

On Wednesday, I hosted a Congressional Cigar Caucus roundtable
with Scott Regina, Chairman of the Premium Cigar
Association (PCA), and Storm Boen, an 18
year U.S. Army Veteran and Chairman of Cigars for Warriors, to discuss
the important role the cigar industry not only plays in our economy
but for our nation’s brave servicemembers.
Cigars for
Warriors, a non-profit dedicated to
providing service members at home and abroad with donations of premium
cigars and accessories, plays a crucial role in supporting our troops.
Through Storm’s leadership and that of many volunteers, Cigars for
Warriors has been able to facilitate the donation of over 1.8 million
cigars since their founding. Bringing industry leaders together led to
a productive discussion and valuable insights into their mission to
give back to those who serve. Check out their website to learn more
and support their efforts: https://cigarsforwarriors.org/.
My good friends Senator Dave McCormick
and Dina Powell McCormick’s new book, Who Believed in You: How
Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World, explores how great leaders
are shaped by those who guide and inspire them. Featuring stories
about top leaders like Stephen Schwarzman, Tory Burch, and David
Chang, this book highlights the power of transformative
mentorship.
Out April 1—Pre-order your copy below.
Thanks and congratulations to Senator McCormick!

May God continue to bless our nation. I
look forward to seeing you soon,

Dan
Meuser
https://www.meuserforcongress.com/

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