Dear Friend,

Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update.

In just 100 days, President Donald J. Trump has worked to strengthen our national security, create an America-First economy, deliver taxpayer savings, restore global leadership, and bring commonsense back to Washington.

The border is secure, American energy is recovering, jobs are coming back, inflation is falling, and military recruitment is surging—among many other things. President Trump has a plan that will lead to long-term success for the United States.

I joined House Republicans at media row to highlight President Trump's many accomplishments in his first 100 days.

I joined "Newsline" on Newsmax to discuss the President's first 100 days and the latest on the "big, beautiful bill." Click here or below to watch.

Free trade has meant unfair trade for too long — but that’s beginning to change.

President Trump has a clear vision and a plan to rebalance trade and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity through an America-First economy.

I joined CNN News Central to discuss why this approach matters and other key aspects of President Trump’s first 100 days. Click here or below to watch.

Promises Made, Promises Kept: In just 100 days, President Trump is delivering measurable results in border security, energy, the economy, and national security.

• America’s Golden Age: Inflation down, jobs up, border secure — America is safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
  
  
• 100 Days of Action: President Trump accomplished more in 100 days than Biden did in four years — by the numbers.
  
  
• Momentum Building: House Republicans are advancing the America First agenda through one transformational bill.

Border Security & Immigration

• Border Crossings Plummeted: Southwest border apprehensions fell 94%, from 137,473 in March 2024 to 7,181 in March 2025.
  
  
• Arrests and Deportations: ICE arrested 32,809 illegal aliens; over 100,000 have been deported since January.
  
  
• Tough Action: Construction of the border wall restarted; Remain in Mexico policy reinstated; criminal aliens transferred to Guantanamo Bay.
  
  
• Fighting Cartels: Drug cartels are classified as Foreign Terrorist Organizations to dismantle their operations.

Energy Dominance

• Gas Prices Down: National average gas prices fell 6.3% since January 2025.
  
  
• Drilling Expanded: 625 million acres re-opened for offshore oil exploration.
  
  
• LNG Projects Approved: Three major LNG export projects greenlit — Commonwealth LNG, Golden Pass LNG, and Calcasieu Pass 2.

Restoring Accountability and Transparency

• Waste Cut: $160 billion in federal waste identified by the Department of Government Efficiency.
• USAID Eliminated: Saved taxpayers $40 billion by dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development.
  
  
• Federal Bureaucracy Downsized: Executive actions initiated to close the Department of Education and halt operations at the CFPB.
  
  
• Common-Sense Restored: DEI mandates ended; regulations reviewed to safeguard Second Amendment rights; censorship efforts dismantled.

Restoring the Economy

• Inflation Slowed: The Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase slowed to 2.8%, the lowest annual rate since March 2021.
  
  
• Manufacturing Jobs Rebound: 10,000 manufacturing jobs were added in Trump’s first full month, and 228,000 total jobs were added in March 2025, exceeding expectations.
  
  
• Auto Industry Recovery: 8,900 auto jobs gained in February after losing 27,300 in Biden’s final year.
  
  
• Trade Negotiations Restructured: Over 75 countries are back at the table for new, fairer trade deals that benefit U.S. workers. Securing Investments in America
  
  
• President Trump’s leadership has unleashed over $2 trillion in new U.S.-based investments in just his first 100 days.

Reconciliation and the Big, Beautiful Bill

• Border, Energy, Security: House Republicans are advancing a comprehensive bill to finish the wall, unleash energy production, and strengthen national security.
  
  
• Stopping the Biden Tax Hike: Democrats want the most significant tax increase in history — Republicans are fighting to prevent it.
  
  
• Backing American Workers: Legislation prioritizes families, workers, and small businesses.
  
  
• Economic Protection: Passing the bill prevents a crushing tax burden and positions America for long-term growth.

President Trump is unleashing American energy dominance once again.

A new Department of the Interior rule, made possible by President Trump’s recent executive order, will boost oil production in the Gulf of America by 100,000 barrels a day — reversing Biden’s offshore drilling bans and lifting burdensome regulations that slowed U.S. energy development.

With streamlined permitting and expanded reservoir access, the White House is lowering energy costs, creating jobs, and strengthening national security. Gas prices have already gone down by 10 cents a gallon. You can click here or below to read more.

A few weeks ago, I recorded a podcast with some of my favorite Trump supporters, the MAGA Boyz. We were together on that tragic day in Butler County when an assassin attempted to murder President Trump and killed and severely wounded those attending the rally. We spoke about our experience and support of the President's strong and decisive actions to Make America Great Again. Click here or below to watch.

IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Earlier this week, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum to crack down on illegal “straw donor” and foreign contributions in American elections, following reports and congressional investigations regarding potentially unlawful activities through ActBlue and other online fundraising platforms.

• The Memorandum directs the Attorney General to investigate and take appropriate action concerning allegations that online fundraising platforms were used to make “straw” or “dummy” contributions and foreign contributions to U.S. political candidates and committees, all of which violate the law.
  
  
• Specifically, the Memorandum notes that a congressional investigation revealed significant fraud schemes using ActBlue and hundreds of ActBlue donations from foreign IP addresses using prepaid cards over a 30-day period during the 2024 election cycle, despite the fact that it is illegal for foreign nationals to contribute to U.S. elections.
  
  
• It instructs the Attorney General to report the investigation results to the President, through the Counsel to the President. 

PROTECTING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: President Trump is taking action to address malign actors and foreign nationals who seek to illegally influence American elections, undermining the integrity of our electoral process.

• Recently uncovered evidence suggests that online fundraising platforms are being used to launder excessive and prohibited contributions to political candidates and committees.
  
  
• Bad actors have sought to evade federal sources and amount limitations by breaking down significant contributions into smaller ones, often attributing them to numerous individuals without their consent or knowledge.
  
  
• These “straw donations” are frequently made through “dummy” accounts, using methods such as gift cards or prepaid credit cards to avoid detection.
• ActBlue has become notorious for its lax standards that enable unverified and fraudulent donations. 
  
  
• A recent House of Representatives investigation found that ActBlue detected at least 22 “significant fraud campaigns” in recent years, nearly half of which had a foreign nexus.
  
  
  • ActBlue detected 237 donations from foreign IP addresses using prepaid cards over a 30-day window during the 2024 election cycle.
  • The investigation revealed that ActBlue trained employees to “look for reasons to accept contributions,” even in the face of suspicious activity.
    
    
• Until recently, ActBlue accepted political contributions without requiring a card verification value (CVV), making it easy to contribute without identity verification.
  
  
  • Before addressing this issue in response to a congressional investigation, ActBlue tested whether this would hurt its fundraising.
    
    
• Numerous state attorneys general have opened investigations into ActBlue over suspicious donations made through obscured identities and untraceable means.

MAKING ELECTIONS SECURE AGAIN:  Voters deserve elections they can trust, and that confidence is being restored thanks to President Trump. 

• President Trump is following through on his promise to secure our elections.
  
  
  • President Trump: “We’re going to fix our elections so that our elections will be honorable and honest.”
  • President Trump: “We will secure our elections, and they will be secure once and for all.”
    
    
• President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to protect the integrity of American elections.

Unlike the Biden Administration, which prioritized political agendas over fair elections, President Trump put the American people back in charge. Draining the swamp and exposing corruption has only begun, but this is a critical part of that effort. 

Finally, Fly, Eagles Fly!

On Monday, we went to the White House and celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in Super Bowl LIX! It was a pleasure to join so many proud Pennsylvanians and Eagles fans — including Dr. Mehmet Oz, State Representative Russ Diamond, PA State Rep. Jamie Barton, Kellyanne Conway, Rich Zeoli and his son Patrick, and many others — to recognize this outstanding team.

The Eagles showed heart, grit, and true championship spirit all season long, making Pennsylvania proud. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and some of the best fans in football — we are all flying high!

I welcomed my good friend Rep. Barton and his wife Brenda to the U.S. Capitol.

On Tuesday, I made it clear that community banks drive Main Street growth, but ideological rules and subjective examinations hold them back.

Under the Trump administration, we will focus on creating a regulatory environment where examinations are clear, consistent, and fair — so community banks can focus on lending, not second-guessing shifting standards. That starts at the CFPB.

Financial Services Committee Republicans are committed to making it easier, not harder, for community banks to serve small businesses and local economies. Click here or below to watch.

On Tuesday, I attended a reception hosted by Penn State in the Capitol. From NCAA championship trophies to ice cream from the iconic Penn State Berkey Creamery — founded in 1865 — the event showcased the excellence and tradition Penn State brings to Pennsylvania and the nation. The Nittany Lions continue to lead on and off the field, and I was happy to celebrate the success of one of our Commonwealth’s greatest institutions.

On Wednesday, at the House Committee on Small Business, I strongly supported the Business Over Ballots Act, a critical bill to ensure the SBA focuses on helping small businesses rather than electioneering in swing states.

Under the Biden Administration, the SBA was used as a political tool to boost the campaign prospects of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. That was a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars, a violation of the Hatch Act, and a betrayal of the agency’s mission.

Thankfully, under Administrator Loeffler’s leadership, we’re restoring the SBA to its rightful role — helping Main Street, not playing politics. It’s time to make that permanent. Click here or below to watch.

On Wednesday, I caught up with Commissioner Joe Klebon. I appreciated him stopping by my office with his sons during their visit to Washington. We had a valuable conversation about Northumberland County's challenges and how our work in Congress can help address them.

On Wednesday, I participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. The debate brought together members of Congress and business leaders from across the Commonwealth for a forward-looking conversation on Pennsylvania’s economic future.

We discussed small businesses' real challenges — taxes and overregulation, energy policy — and the pro-growth solutions needed to compete for jobs, investment, and innovation.

Thank you to the PA Chamber for convening this critical discussion and continuing to lead as the statewide voice of business.

On Thursday evening, I spoke at the Westmoreland County Republican Committee Reagan Dinner about the road ahead for our party and our Commonwealth.

In 2024, the Westmoreland GOP helped deliver a decisive victory for President Trump through tireless work and strong organization. That same energy is exactly what we need in 2025—to win our judicial and municipal races and set the stage to make Pennsylvania redder in 2026.

Thank you to Chairman Bill Bretz, the entire Westmoreland County Republican Committee, State Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, State Rep. Jilly Cooper, and District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli for the warm welcome and strong leadership.

Let’s keep the momentum going, get out the vote, and deliver real results for Pennsylvania.

(Pictured below with Senate President Kim Ward)

(Pictured below with State Rep. Jill Cooper)

We had a great night on Friday at the Plum Borough Republican Committee’s annual Spring Dinner. Events like this show the strength and spirit of our party—Western Pennsylvania continues to bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive that’s helping Republicans win across the Commonwealth.

Thank you to PBRC Chairman Steve Schlauch and the committee for organizing a terrific evening. I appreciated spending time with many dedicated conservatives ready to fight for Pennsylvania’s future.

Special thanks to Salena Zito for her powerful account of the Butler assassination attempt, and to James Hayes for stepping up and getting ready to deliver in PA-12.

Nights like this build the momentum we need. Let’s stay focused, support our candidates, and work toward big wins in 2025 and beyond.

Yesterday, Shelley and I had the pleasure of attending the Rusty Flack Memorial Kid’s Fishing Day at Frances Slocum State Park — a fantastic event hosted by Hal Flack and the Back Mountain Police Association.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and volunteers, kids had the chance to fish, meet local law enforcement officers, watch K-9 demonstrations, and enjoy a day of fun and learning — all free of charge and in memory of one of the great pillars of our community.

It was great to see so many families out enjoying the day and building positive connections with our local police departments. We also saw so many familiar faces who have long served Back Mountain. 

Thank you to the entire Flack Family, the BMPA, and the other dedicated volunteers who made this event happen for the 17th year.

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

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