Dear Friend,

Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update.

President Trump gave an inspiring speech about American strength, the importance of domestic manufacturing, and the value of the American worker. He is Making America Great Again. Click here or below to watch.

At the Friday celebration, I was joined by Union leaders Jack Maskil and Jason Zugai, the Mayor of West Mifflin Township, Chris Kelly, President of the Pennsylvania State Senate, Kim Ward, PA GOP Chairman, PA GOP Chair and State Senator Greg Rothman, Congressmen Mike Kelly, Guy Reshenthaler, and Pete Stauber, Steeler Great Rocky Bleier and thousands of our closest friends celebrating the future of US Steel in Steel City USA!

This US Steel-Nippon Steel partnership truly is historic. Nothing of this size has ever been done, and the prosperity it brings will be shared for generations. This is a win for our citizens, steelworkers, Pennsylvania, and America. 

Before the rally, I conducted an interview on “Making Monday with Charles Payne” on Fox Business from US Steel in Mon Valley. We were there to celebrate a significant milestone for American industry. The U.S. Steel–Nippon Steel investment is about expanding opportunities for steelworkers, American steel dominance, and securing good-paying jobs. This is a historic achievement and a big win for Pennsylvania. Click here or below to watch.

On Thursday evening, I joined leaders from the commonwealth in Pittsburgh to celebrate the strategic partnership between US Steel and Nippon Steel.

On Tuesday, I joined “Mornings with Maria” on Fox Business to discuss several topics, including the U.S. Steel deal, the passing of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, and much more.  First, the Biden-era regulatory approach hurt America's financial system. President Trump has made decisive leadership changes to get the economy back on track. Appointing and confirming Michelle Bowman, Jonathan Gould, Travis Hill, and Paul Atkins will get our banking and capital markets back moving in the right direction. Click here or below to watch this segment:

Additionally, we discussed a $14 BILLION investment in U.S. Manufacturing and 70,000 new family-sustaining jobs with President Trump's U.S. Steel Deal and the great opportunities it creates for Pennsylvania and our country. Click here or below to watch this segment:

Finally, we discussed the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill Act. Click here or below to watch.

On Wednesday morning, I appeared on “Varney & Co.” on Fox Business to discuss Democrats' fear-mongering on common-sense Medicaid reform. 

The Big Beautiful Bill saves money for American families while strengthening Medicaid for our most vulnerable—seniors, children, people with disabilities, and legal residents—by ensuring no funds go to ineligible recipients. 

President Trump's plan to lower prescription drug costs could also save an additional $1 trillion over the next decade. 

The BBB provides a solid framework, but we must continue to build on this important first step. Click here or below to watch.

Later, I joined Laura Ingraham on “The Ingraham Angle” on Fox News to discuss the US Steel deal.

On Friday, President Trump noted that while Elon Musk’s time as a special employee is closing, the DOGE work will continue. I look forward to building on the $170 billion in savings already achieved. We thank Elon for his tireless work, dedication, and sacrifices to our nation. As a member of the DOGE Caucus, I had the opportunity to work with him and his team on efforts to trim government waste. Take a look at the chart below to see just some of the savings DOGE discovered:

IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: “WOW”: Inflation eases, incomes rise, trade deficit plummets.

“This is a GREAT four-month start to any year,” exclaimed CNBC’s Rick Santelli as brand new economic indicators show inflation is down, incomes are up, and the trade deficit is narrowing — shattering economists’ expectations once again.

• INFLATION IS DOWN: “Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows,” CNBC reports.
• INCOME IS UP: Personal income increased 0.8% in April — “almost TRIPLE the expectations.” “They’re powerful numbers — up 0.6% in January, up 0.7% in February, up 0.5% last month, up 0.8% this month. This is a GREAT four-month start to any year.”
  • CNBC: “The income numbers, really, for the first four months of year — they’re stellar … Why don’t we give credit where credit is due? Income really shooting up.”
• TRADE DEFICIT NARROWS: It was the largest monthly decline in the trade deficit on record.
  • CNBC: “We cut it in HALF!? … This really does underscore how the movement of goods and services has really changed due to a variety of tariff-related issues.”

As President Trump tames inflation, lowers gas prices, equalizes trade, and secures historic investments, Americans are feeling the results of the new Golden Age.

• Consumer confidence surged in May with the biggest monthly jump in four years, according to the Consumer Confidence Index — far surpassing economists’ expectations.
  • Bloomberg: “A gauge of consumer expectations for the next six months surged by the most since 2011, while a measure of present conditions climbed as well, data released Tuesday showed. The improvement in confidence was broad across age and income groups as well as political affiliations.”
• A majority of Americans say the country is on the right track for the first time in decades, according to new polling — while the RealClearPolitics polling average for the direction of the country is at its most favorable since May 2021.

On Monday, we celebrated Memorial Day at home in our communities, remembering and honoring those who sacrificed so much.

Thank you to Tunkhannock and Dallas for hosting such fitting tributes. It was great to connect with so many patriotic families and hear the stories of the heroes we have lost but will never forget.

I enjoyed a productive afternoon on Tuesday with the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce. We had an important discussion about tariffs and trade and how these policies affect everyday businesses in Schuylkill County.

We must keep these lines of communication open to ensure our local economy thrives.

Thanks to the Chamber for hosting and Schuylkill County Commissioners: Gary Hess, Larry Padora, and Boots Hetherington, State Rep. Jamie Barton, State Senator Dave Argall, Chamber President, Bob Carl, Ed Winkelbauer, Chamber Government Affairs committee chairman and all of the local business owners who participated.

I attended the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Roundtable on Thursday. We had a great conversation with local business leaders about their priorities, how we can improve access to capital, and what I’m working on in Washington. It is always valuable to hear directly from our business community and learn how to strengthen Main Street better.

I was joined by: Sheilah Borne, Vice President, Government Relations-Penn State Health, Lori Brandt, Vice President-Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sherry Capello, Mayor-City of Lebanon, State Representative Russ Diamond, Karen Groh, President & CEO-Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, Michael Kuhn, County Commissioner-County of Lebanon, Lori Maley, President/CEO- Bank of Bird-In-Hand, Robert Phillips, County Commissioner-County of Lebanon, and John Schlegel, State House Rep 101st District.

Afterward, I had a fantastic tour of Downtown Lebanon, connecting with incredible local businesses that truly embody our community’s spirit!

Thanks to Janelle at Queen’s Natural Market for showcasing their exceptional health food offerings and to Melody Vincent at Lebanon Picture Frames and Fine Arts Gallery for sharing insights on the local art scene and preserving cherished memories.

I appreciated the conversation with Audrey Heagy and Dave Hopkins at Spherion Staffing Services about their vital work connecting job seekers with opportunities in our region.

These businesses are the heart of our local economy, and I am committed to supporting them and all small businesses in Congress.

Finally, I want to express my condolences to Bernie Kerik, former NYPD Commissioner, who passed away earlier this week. His leadership through 9/11 inspired us all. My dad, an NYPD Detective, worked alongside him in the recovery efforts, and I’ll never forget our hour-long chat at the most recent Butler rally. He was the real deal—a true patriot. Rest in peace, Commissioner.

Lastly, I wanted to update you on some news President Trump made at the rally related to my future. He encouraged me to run for Governor of our great Commonwealth, something I have been seriously considering since last year's historic election victories. Click here or below to watch his remarks.

Pennsylvania needs new leadership and someone who will work to get things done for the Commonwealth. One must look no further than the amazing deal that President Trump just accomplished to resurrect the US Steel deal and deliver a much-needed victory for Pennsylvania. Remember, President Trump resurrected this deal after the Biden administration ran it into the ground. We need bold leadership in Harrisburg. We need a governor who will work to streamline government, seek to reduce taxes and remove unnecessary regulations, and look to grow our economy, not the government bureaucracy. We need a governor who will work with our leaders in Washington, not just file lawsuits against them. We need to emulate winning states, like Florida, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Indiana, and states with strong Republican leadership—the states where, frankly, too many of our fellow Pennsylvanians are fleeing to. I am giving this endeavor careful thought and prayer. As always, I will keep you in the loop, as you are some of my closest supporters. 

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

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