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September 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Take the Direct File Survey

Take the Direct File Survey Dear john,Earlier this year, I joined a letter with 178 other Members of Congress demanding that the Trump Administration preserve and expand Direct File program for future tax filing seasons.The Direct File program has been an agency tool designed to …

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September 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Update on the One Big Beautiful Bill

Update on the One Big Beautiful Bill Dear john,According to reports, Congressional Republicans have been instructed to no longer refer to Trump's signature legislation as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" anymore, and instead call it the "Working Families Tax Cut Bill."This comes even…

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September 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Unions and Labor Day

Unions and Labor Day Dear john,Unions gave us the 40-hour workweek, labor protections, basic benefits, safer workplaces, and the leverage working Americans needed.As I reflect on the progress unions have brought our country, I wanted to share with you some of my work and involvem…

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August 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM

D.C. National Guard

D.C. National Guard Dear john,At the beginning of the month, President Trump deployed the D.C. National Guard to "protect law-abiding citizens from the destructive forces of criminal activity" despite violent crime in our nation's capital falling to a 30-year low.And a recently p…

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August 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Executive Excess

Executive Excess Dear john,Last week, the Institute for Policy Studies published the latest version of their Executive Excess report that takes an in-depth look at the 100 S&P 500 corporations with the lowest median worker pay.Its findings are profoundly concerning. Below are…

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August 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Events this Week

Events this Week Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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August 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Attacks on our Electoral Process

Attacks on our Electoral Process Dear john,This morning, Trump announced via Truth Social his latest proposal to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines for upcoming elections.Let's be clear: calling mail-in voting "voter fraud" does nothing but diminish the faith Americans…

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August 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM

90 years of Social Security

90 years of Social Security Dear john,Today we celebrate 90 years of Social Security. When President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935, he created an economic lifeline for millions of Americans facing poverty during the Great Depression…

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August 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Changing Tariff Impacts

Changing Tariff Impacts Dear john,This week, Goldman Sachs published a worrying analysis about the impact of Trump's tariff policies.Through June, they found that U.S. businesses absorbed 64% of the costs. Consumers took on 22% of the tariffs, while foreign exporters, by lowering…

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August 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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August 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Mobile Office Hours Do you need assistance? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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August 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Gerrymandering

Gerrymandering Dear john,There is a lot of misinformation going around about the Republican proposal to redistrict our state.One of the most notable examples is Fox News' Jesse Watters, who said "Look at one of the Texas districts that Democrats are running away from. They basica…

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August 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Stock Trading Bans

Stock Trading Bans Dear john,Members of Congress and other public officials should be banned from buying and selling stocks. Period. In the past, Trump has previously said he would sign legislation into law codifying this.Yet the White House has reportedly begun to lobby against …

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August 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Redistricting FAQs

Redistricting FAQs Dear john,Donald Trump instructed Texas Republicans to engage in a power grab by re-drawing congressional districts in our state.Now that they’ve published the heavily-gerrymandered map, I’ve heard from a lot of you over the last 48 hours so let’s break down th…

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July 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Update on Redistricting

Update on Redistricting Congresswoman Escobar Statement onTexas Redistricting (El Paso, TX) - Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Texas redistricting map proposal that was released this morning:“Republicans, at the behest of Donal…

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July 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Redistricting Resources

Redistricting Resources Dear john,El Pasoans have one last opportunity to testify in the Texas redistricting process. Because this process may impact you, I urge you to get informed and engaged.While the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting has concluded their he…

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July 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Redistricting Resources

Redistricting Resources Dear john,A few weeks ago, President Donald Trump instructed Texas Republicans to engage in a highly unusual, unscheduled mid-decade redistricting effort to pick up new GOP seats. As Republicans in the Texas Legislature proceed with the President's request…

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July 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Release the Files

Release the Files Dear john,Recently, House Democrats demanded the release of the Epstein Files - which explain the crimes of convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and identify his accomplices. The American people deserve to know the truth about Jeffrey Epstein and his i…

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July 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Tele-Town Hall on Monday!

Tele-Town Hall on Monday! I hope you'll join me ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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July 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM

The Dignity Act

The Dignity Act Read my press release about my immigration bill ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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July 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Now that it's passed the Senate

Now that it's passed the Senate Dear john,Now that the Senate has passed their version of the "big beautiful" bill, I want to bring this horrific provision to your attention:$1.1 trillion will be slashed for funding Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, meaning about 1…

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June 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Read my latest op-ed for El Paso Matters

Read my latest op-ed for El Paso Matters El Paso Matters: "Big, beautiful bill" enriches companies running private immigration detention facilities   El Paso Matters: "Big, beautiful bill" enriches companies running private immigrat…

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June 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Update on the Republican Budget Bill

Update on the Republican Budget Bill Dear john,As the Senate continues negotiating the Republican budget bill, nonpartisan polls released this month continue to show how unpopular the legislation is among Americans. And I'm not surprised.It's what happens when you slash hundreds …

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June 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Stephen Miller's Stocks

Stephen Miller's Stocks Dear john,Recently, news broke that White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Stephen Miller owns between $100k - $250k in stocks from Palantir Technology Inc., a data company that currently works with ICE. The same report also fou…

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June 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM

El Paso Times: There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

El Paso Times: There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'As seen in the El Paso Times (June 16, 2025)   There’s still time to kill Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'A…

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June 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Mobile Office Hours Do you need assistance? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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June 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Different Priorities, Part Two

Different Priorities, Part Two Dear john,Earlier this year, I spoke to you about Republican bills that were introduced in the House, including legislation to "expunge" Trump's impeachments, carve his face on Mount Rushmore, and allow Trump to run for a third term.There's more leg…

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June 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Medicaid Cuts

Medicaid Cuts Dear john,Over the weekend, a Senator held a town hall where a major topic was their budget bill. When a constituent said that people were going to die as a result of the Medicaid cuts, she said, "Well, we all are going to die" with a smile.Facing a justified uproar…

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May 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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May 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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May 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM

The Republican Budget Bill

The Republican Budget Bill Dear john,The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office continues to publish its findings on the Republican budget bill. It would:decrease household resources for the poorest Americans by 2% in the short term, and 4% by 2033increase household resources f…

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May 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Under the Cover of Night

Under the Cover of Night Dear john,Late last night, my Republican colleagues passed their reconciliation bill out of the House Budget Committee. They've now decided to move the over 1100 page bill to the next stage (consideration of the bill at the Rules Committee) at 1am EST on …

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May 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM

RFK Jr.

RFK Jr. Dear john,Yesterday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in front of Congress. When asked by my colleague if he would vaccinate his child for measles, he didn't answer the question directly.“For measles? Probably for measles I —” Mr. Kennedy began to answer before stopping hi…

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May 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM

No more healthcare for 8.6 million people

No more healthcare for 8.6 million people Dear john,Late last night, my Conservative colleagues released their devastating budget plan to pay for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations at the expense of our most vulnerable.Under the guise of DOGE and "ro…

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May 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM

DOGE is failing

DOGE is failing Dear john,Despite its claims to have saved Americans $160 billion, Elon Musk's DOGE is estimated to have cost taxpayers $135 billion according to an analysis from the nonpartisan, nonprofit group Partnership for Public Service (PSP).PSP's estimate is based on the …

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May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Mobile Office Hours Do you need assistance? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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May 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM

We're in a Trump Economy

We're in a Trump Economy Dear john,Over the weekend, President Trump joined NBC News' Meet the Press for an interview, and I wanted to highlight something he said about the economy."When does [the economy] become the Trump economy?" Kristen Welker asked.                          …

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April 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM

A likely recession

A likely recession Dear john,This week, US consumer confidence reports were published, and the results are grim. While Donald Trump tells Americans to "hang tough," it appears many disagree. Take a look for yourself:"Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth stra…

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April 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM

My thoughts on Trump's first 100 days

My thoughts on Trump's first 100 days Donald Trump has now been in office for 100 days... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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April 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Trump's 100 Days

Trump's 100 Days At just 41%, Trump has the lowest approval rating... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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April 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM

DOJ Endorses Refunds for Jan 6 Rioters

DOJ Endorses Refunds for Jan 6 Rioters Dear john,After Trump pardoned almost every single person, including those with other serious criminal charges, those same rioters are now arguing they're entitled to refunds from the federal government since their convictions were overturne…

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April 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Trump Job Performance

Trump Job Performance Dear john,According to a recent CBS News poll, views about Trump's economic policies are increasingly getting worse. I want to highlight some of the most important data:Almost three-fourths (74%) of polled Americans believe the wealthy and 71% of polled Amer…

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April 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Mobile Office Hours

Mobile Office Hours Do you need assistance? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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April 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Trump's Handling of the Economy

Trump's Handling of the Economy Just two short months ago, the stock market peaked. Thanks to the flurry of tariffs announced by President Trump, the S&P has crashed by 17.4% since then.This is now the worst three-day performance for the S&P 500 since October 1987.I'm ang…

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April 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM

More Mass Firings

More Mass Firings Dear john,The Trump administration made good on last week's promise to cut thousands of jobs at federal health agencies.News outlets are reporting today that thousands of government employees were fired this morning in agencies like Health and Human Services, th…

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March 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall

Upcoming In-Person Town Hall Will I see you there? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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March 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM

A National Security Risk

A National Security Risk I'm utterly shocked ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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March 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time Dear john,Yesterday, daylight saving time had people across the country changing their clocks. This twice a year ritual has many people divided -- I've heard from El Pasoans who want to see daylight saving time permanently adopted, and others who would rather…

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March 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM

DOGE Staffers and their Taxpayer Salaries

DOGE Staffers and their Taxpayer Salaries Dear john,In case you missed it, a WIRED article published this week broke the news that some DOGE staffers are being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by taxpayers from the very agencies they have been tasked with cutting.WIRED notes…

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March 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM

WIRED: Some DOGE Staffers are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries

WIRED: Some DOGE Staffers are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries WIRED: Some DOGE Staffers are Drawing Six-Figure Government Salaries Engineers and executives at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency are drawing healthy taxpayer-funded salaries—sometimes from the …

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