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As we enter into the second full week of the government shutdown, driven by Senate Democrats, I want to remind everyone that House Republicans have acted responsibly to keep the government open. Unfortunately, Senator Schumer is still choosing to hold government funding hostage. Members of our military could soon miss a paycheck. Our Servicemembers, who sacrifice so much, should not have to sacrifice their paycheck, even during a government shutdown. I am a proud cosponsor of the Pay Our Troops Act of 2026, which would ensure that our troops are paid in the event of government shutdown. The fastest way to ensure our brave servicemembers receive their paychecks is for Senate Democrats to act responsibly and approve the House-passed Continuing Resolution. Doing so would reopen the federal government and allow Republicans and President Trump to continue delivering on the work the American people elected them to do.

Discussing the Government Shutdown

I am making sure that people know where I stand on the government shutdown. I have talked to local news, local radio, and podcasters on the importance of keeping the government open so we can continue to pass our appropriations bills. Tune in to my interviews here:

Super Talk Mississippi

Local TV

WALT Meridian

Tim Young LIVE

 U.S. Navy Ship Christening

Brandon Native and Marine Corps Commandant General Louis H. Wilson, Jr. was honored for his service with the naming of the new USS Louis H. Wilson, Jr. last month. General Wilson enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in May of 1941. In July of 1944, he participated in the campaign to recapture Guam. While serving as Commanding Officer of a Rifle Company of the Second Battalion, Ninth Marines, Third Marine Division, he led his unit in a furious engagement with Japanese troops at Fonte Hill, Guam. Then-Captain Wilson's courageous leadership and individual heroism, despite several wounds, greatly contributed to the accomplishment of his regiment's mission. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" on this occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. His service to the United States continued through Vietnam and then landed him in Quantico. In July 1975, with the rank of General, Wilson became the Twenty-Sixth Commandant of the Marine Corps, serving in that post until his retirement at the end of June 1979, when he  returned back to Mississippi. I am honored to see the U.S. Navy's newly christened destroyer named after a Mississippian.

 

Poll Results from Last Week

Last week, I asked if you agree that the Senate Democrats should shut the government down in order to fight for illegal aliens to have healthcare and 89% of you said no. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to stay up-to-date on my work serving you.