Good afternoon, and welcome to our Weekend Update.

I’m honored to receive President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement and grateful for his support!

Together, we share a commitment to putting America First, growing our economy, cutting burdensome regulations, unleashing American energy and manufacturing, and strengthening our national security.

I’ll continue working with President Trump to build on the successes of his administration and strive every day to deliver results for the people of Pennsylvania’s 9th District and for our great nation!

Promises made. Promises kept.

One year ago, the American people elected President Trump to put our country first, and safe to say, he delivered. Today, the U.S. is stronger, safer, & more prosperous—this is only the beginning, and the best is yet to come.

Senate Democrats are holding the American people and our economy hostage for political gain. They have found that the more unnecessary pain they inflict on the country, and the more they can blame it on Republicans, the stronger their political position becomes.

They really think people will keep believing their lies instead of learning the truth. That’s exactly what Democrats are betting on. Meanwhile, SNAP, Head Start, small business loans, veterans’ services, air travel, federal employee pay, and countless other programs are being disrupted because Senate Democrats refuse to act.
Republicans voted to keep the government open and continue working on behalf of the American people. It is time for Democrats to stop the political games and do the same.

I joined "Newsline" on Newsmax to discuss. Click here or below to watch my interview.

These words from Benjamin Franklin are etched into the U.S. Department of Commerce: “Commerce among nations should be fair and equitable.”

Trade should be both free and fair — and without the ability of the President to defend America’s economic interests, our nation will never achieve equitable commerce.

The Democrat-forced government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history.

Senate Democrats continue to vote to keep the government closed, blocking pay for essential federal employees like our air traffic controllers and TSA agents.

Ahead of the busiest travel season of the year, U.S. Senate Democrats must vote to reopen the government to ensure Americans can travel safely and avoid unnecessary delays during the holiday season.

IN NEWS YOU WON’T HEAR IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA: President Trump continues to shatter border records. He is delivering the most secure border in American history and keeping our communities safe. 

Under President Trump’s leadership, zero illegal aliens were released into the United States for the sixth month in a row, and CBP recorded the lowest number of October crossings in history. 

Highlights from the month of October:

• Lowest October ever recorded — 79% lower than last year under Biden and 29% below the previous record.
  
  
• Six straight months with zero illegal releases into the U.S.
  
  
• Fewer encounters in nine months under President Trump than in an average month under Biden.
  
  
• Daily apprehensions at the southern border have dropped to 258 — a 95% drop from Biden’s average.

Nationwide apprehensions averaged under 10,000 per month under President Trump—an unprecedented level of safety and security.

While President Trump sets records for border security, Democrats are endorsing open borders and communist radicals like Zohran Mamdani. Their far-left agenda would put American families in danger.

While President Trump has results to show, our Governor, Josh Shapiro, only has rhetoric. This week, he stated falsehoods about the vote of our good friend and colleague, Congressman Rob Bresnahan, me and all Congressional Republicans for the Working Families Tax Cut.

The Working Families Tax Cut strengthened Medicaid for those it was intended to serve, protected and provided additional funding for rural hospitals, and made government programs more sustainable for years to come. What Governor Shapiro calls “cuts” are actually commonsense reforms, including modest work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid that do not start until 2028.

Now, because Senate Democrats refuse to open the government, funding for vital programs has been disrupted. If just a few of them supported the clean, Republican-passed continuing resolution, the government would be open today, and Pennsylvanians would not be facing shortfalls or delays in any government program, including SNAP.

Meanwhile, Shapiro continues to spread misinformation and lecture others on integrity. The Shapiro administration has grossly mismanaged the SNAP program, wasting $450 million in taxpayer dollars and resulting in a 10.76% error rate. It’s laughable.

Someone once said, “Hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue.” And oh, Josh Shapiro is paying it in full.

Rob Bresnahan stands for Pennsylvanians first. Shapiro should focus on passing a fiscally responsible budget in Harrisburg and call on Senate Democrats to reopen the federal government, instead of attacking the other side of the aisle. Rob is doing his job; it’s time Shapiro did his. This is just the latest in a growing number of reasons we MUST elect Stacy Garrity as our next Governor.

I was glad to be in Schuylkill County on Thursday evening, joined by friends and supporters at the JWR Automobile Museum. A special thank-you to Brian, Michael & John Rich, and the entire Rich family for their incredible hospitality, and to Representative Jamie Barton and Gretchen Sterns for their support.

We were joined by Senator Dave Argall and Representatives Dane Watro, Joanne Stehr, and Tim Twardzik, as well as Schuylkill County’s great commissioners Larry Padora and Boots Hetherington, strong advocates for our region and great partners in delivering results for Schuylkill County and all of Pennsylvania.

I truly appreciate everyone who joined us. I had the opportunity to specifically recognize my good friend Brian Rich by presenting him with a Trump watch as a token of appreciation for his steadfast support and leadership.

It was a pleasure joining the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast in Orwigsburg to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to bravely serving our nation.

I shared how my office and I are working to support veterans across the 9th District, from helping secure VA benefits to advancing legislation in Congress that improves access to health care, housing, and career opportunities for our nation’s heroes.

Thank you to Chamber President and CEO Bob Carl and his team for hosting this event, and to keynote speaker Ryan Aument for his dedication to Pennsylvania’s veterans. 🇺🇸

Also in attendance were: Senator David G. Argall, PA State Rep. Dane Watro, PA State Rep. Tim Twardzik, Commissioner Larry Padora, Commissioner Boots Hetherington, and Commissioner Gary Hess.

It was a pleasure to attend the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Bloomsburg today with Rep. Rob Leadbeter and my Regional Director, former Army Chaplain (CPT) James May.

We heard from keynote speaker Lt. Col. (Ret.) Phillip Resseguie, who spoke about the courage and sacrifice shown by the brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.

To all who have served and continue to serve our great nation, thank you for your service!

I was proud to host a great group in Luzerne County to support my friend and colleague, Congressman Rob Bresnahan. We were honored to be joined by Chairman Jim Jordan, a true conservative leader and fighter for truth, justice, and accountability in Washington.
It was a special evening shared with my wife Shelley, my daughter Jacqui, and my son Danny, along with so many friends and neighbors who are energized to keep fighting for Northeast Pennsylvania. We continue to work tirelessly for our constituents by day and grow our base by night.

A big thank-you to my friend Jim Jordan for making the trip to NEPA to support Rob Bresnahan, who continues to work tirelessly to represent our shared conservative values and deliver results for Northeast Pennsylvania. Together, we are committed to defending the principles that make our nation strong and ensuring a brighter future for Pennsylvania and the Nation.

Lastly, the 9th District lost a tremendous public servant as former State Senate Majority Leader David "Chip" Brightbill passed away earlier this week. Chip was a leader who made an incredible impact in Lebanon County, leading the effort to secure funding for Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick, saving Bordner’s Cabin, bringing home grants for infrastructure projects, including the construction of the Lebanon Valley Expo Center, and many other projects for the residents of Lebanon County. I was honored to know and work with Chip over the years, who served as an experienced sounding board for ideas and deeply cared about his community. Shelley and I extend our thoughts and prayers to the Brightbill and Long families.  Click here or below to read more about Chip's lasting legacy.

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