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September 12, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Weekly Update, September 5 - September 11, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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September 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM

Weekly Update, August 29 - September 4, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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August 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM

Weekly Update, August 22 - August 28, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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August 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM

Will you subscribe to my newsletter?

Subscribe to keep receiving updates. Dear john, Election Day is November 3rd, 2026, which means a 60-day congressional communication "blackout" begins September 4, 2026. During this period, federal law limits congressional offices from sending mass-communications including email newsletters like thi…

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August 19, 2026 at 5:42 PM

Our Veterans Need Help.

That’s why I introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Navigator Act. Should Veterans Have Access to their Earned Benefits? Yes No Submit survey to sign up for updates.* Dear john, The VA home loan helps veterans and their families buy a home. Yet fewer than 15% of eligible veterans use this benefit. T…

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August 14, 2026 at 11:22 PM

Weekly Update, August 8 - August 14, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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August 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM

Servicemembers Are Waiting YEARS.

That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act. Should Government Red Tape Keep Fort Bliss Waiting? Yes No Submit survey to sign up for updates.* Dear john, At Fort Bliss and across the country, servicemembers often wait years for the buildings and facilities they ne…

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August 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM

THIS SATURDAY: In-Person Town Hall

Will I see you there? Dear john, I want to invite you to my next in-person town hall on Saturday, August 15th at 10am MT. Join me at the SISD Student Activities Complex II (1300 Joe Battle Blvd) to recap updates about my work in Washington on your behalf. Please RSVP here. We'll have plenty to discu…

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August 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM

The Trump Administration Wants to SEIZE Mt. Cristo Rey

Dear john, Recently, the Trump Administration announced plans to seize approximately 14 acres of land on Mount Cristo Rey to expand the border wall. Mount Cristo Rey is a significant religious and cultural landmark and has served our community for generations. Rather than working with border communi…

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July 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM

Donald Trump Wants More Money for His War in Iran.

Dear john, Last week, an updated report revealed that Americans have now paid a jaw-dropping $56.4 billion more for gasoline since the start of the Iran war. This comes as recent polling finds that only 28% of Americans approve of President Trump’s war with Iran, making it the most unpopular war in …

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July 24, 2026 at 7:57 PM

Weekly Update, July 18 - July 24, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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July 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM

Weekly Update, July 11 - July 17, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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July 13, 2026 at 6:51 PM

Birthright Citizenship

Dear john, In America, citizenship does not depend on whether your ancestors arrived on the Mayflower or recently immigrated. But last year, President Trump signed an executive order that would have bypassed our Constitution and ended automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents. W…

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July 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM

Weekly Update, July 4 - July 10, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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June 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Tele-Town Hall Tonight!

I hope you'll join me Dear john, I hope you'll join me tonight at 6pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much happening in DC and in El Paso, I wanted to take some time to share my latest updates with you and answer your questions. You can watch along on my Facebook page, or dial in at 866-478-34…

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June 26, 2026 at 6:39 PM

Weekly Update, June 20 - June 26, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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June 25, 2026 at 3:19 PM

Tele-Town Hall on Monday, June 29

I hope you'll join me Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this upcoming Monday, June 29th, at 6pm MT for a live tele-town hall. With so much happening in DC and in El Paso, I wanted to take some time to share my latest updates with you and answer your questions. You can watch along on m…

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June 24, 2026 at 9:17 PM

Who Should Make Decisions about Women's Healthcare?

Dear john, Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. That ruling stripped decades of federal reproductive rights protections. Since then, right-wing policy assaults on women’s healthcare access keep coming. Studies have confirmed that confidential relationships between patients and t…

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June 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM

Weekly Update, June 13 - June 19, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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June 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM

The Strength of Our Economy

Dear john, El Pasoans are struggling to make ends meet under the economic policies of the Trump Administration. However, at the G7 yesterday, President Trump stated: "We have the strongest economy we've ever had." That may be true for some people. In fact, as a direct result of Trump's policies, rig…

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June 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM

Weekly Update, June 6 - June 12, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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June 8, 2026 at 7:15 PM

100 Days of War

Dear john, 100 days ago, Donald Trump started a war in Iran. Since then, at least 13 American servicemembers have been killed in action, hundreds have been wounded, and thousands of civilians across the region have died or been injured. The Pentagon has already spent more than $33 billion in taxpaye…

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June 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM

Weekly Update, May 30 - June 5, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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June 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM

What Are Your Priorities?

Dear john, Your feedback guides my work in Congress each and every day. Would you mind taking this brief survey to share your top priority with me? Dear john, Your feedback guides my work in Congress each and every day. Would you mind taking this brief survey to share your top priority with me? ### …

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June 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM

Should Living Presidents Appear on U.S. Currency?

Dear john, While Americans struggle to afford their basic needs, Donald Trump’s Treasury Department recently confirmed preparations for a proposed $250 bill featuring the President. Although current law only allows for deceased people to appear on U.S. currency, Trump Administration officials have r…

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May 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM

Weekly Update, May 16 - May 22, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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May 20, 2026 at 8:39 PM

Do Sitting Presidents Deserve Special Tax Treatment?

Dear john, According to recent reporting, the Department of Justice (DOJ) expanded President Trump’s alleged $1.8 billion settlement to include a pledge that the IRS will no longer pursue potential tax claims involving President Trump, members of his family, and his companies over unpaid taxes. This…

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May 18, 2026 at 8:27 PM

Presidential Stock Trading

Dear john, Since the 1970s, every single president had put their stocks and other assets in a blind trust, except President Trump. According to recent government ethics disclosures, President Trump allegedly made millions of dollars through thousands of individual stocks trades involving major U.S. …

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May 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM

Weekly Update, May 9 - May 15, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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May 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Should presidents care about rising costs?

Dear john, According to an Ipsos poll from May 11, 86% of Americans say President Trump’s war in Iran bears responsibility for skyrocketing gas prices. Likewise, another poll found that 76% of Americans do not approve of the cost of living. Families across the country are struggling with the rising …

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May 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM

Reflecting Pool Funding

Dear john, Many Americans are struggling with the rising costs of gas, groceries, and healthcare. According to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, more than 8 in 10 Americans say rising gas prices are putting a strain on their household budget, while 63% say the economy is not working well for them pers…

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May 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Weekly Update, May 2 - May 8, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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May 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM

White House Ballroom Funding

Dear john, According to a Gallup poll from last week, a record 55% of Americans say their financial situation is worsening, with many expressing anxiety about covering monthly bills and making credit card payments. That percentage is the highest Gallup has recorded since it began asking Americans ab…

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May 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM

Saturday: Join me for an in-person town hall!

I hope you'll join me Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this Saturday, May 9th at Del Valle High School at 10am MT for an in-person town hall. Join me beforehand at 9:30am MT for a special performance from the Mariachi Los Conquistadores! I want to recap and share recent updates about…

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May 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Weekly Update, April 25 - May 1, 2026

Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find rec…

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April 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Weekly Update, April 18 - April 24, 2026

Dear john,Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find reca…

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April 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM

Weekly Update, April 11 - April 17, 2026

Dear john,Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find reca…

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March 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM

REMINDER: In-person Town Hall TODAY

Will I see you there? Dear john, Don't forget TODAY is my in person town hall. Join me at Chapin High School cafeteria at 6pm MT to recap recent updates about my work in Washington on your behalf. Please park in the lot off Ellerthorpe, located in front of the cafeteria (map pictured below). Please …

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March 27, 2026 at 10:57 PM

THIS MONDAY: Join me for an in-person town hall!

Will I see you there? Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this Monday, March 30th at the Chapin High School cafeteria at 6pm MT for my rescheduled in-person town hall. Please park in the lot off Ellerthorpe, located in front of the cafeteria (map pictured below). I want to recap and sha…

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March 27, 2026 at 7:21 PM

Weekly Update, March 21 - March 27, 2026

Dear john,Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find reca…

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March 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM

RESCHEDULED: In Person Town Hall Postponed

I am so sorry to delay! Dear john, Earlier this week, I invited you to join my town hall tomorrow (3/28). Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen change in the House schedule tomorrow, I am now required to be in Washington, D.C. to vote on your behalf. I’m disappointed to postpone and apologize for the …

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March 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM

THIS SATURDAY: Join me for an in-person town hall!

Will I see you there? Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this Saturday, March 28th at the Chapin High School cafeteria at 10am MT for an in-person town hall. Please park in the lot off Ellerthorpe, located in front of the cafeteria (map pictured below). I want to recap and share recent…

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March 24, 2026 at 9:30 PM

Join me this Saturday for an in-person town hall!

Will I see you there? Dear john, I would like to invite you to join me this Saturday, March 28th at the Chapin High School cafeteria at 10am MT for an in-person town hall. Please park in the lot off Ellerthorpe, located in front of the cafeteria (map pictured below). I want to recap and share recent…

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March 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM

Weekly Update, March 14 - March 20, 2026

Dear john,Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find reca…

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March 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM

Read these sinking Trump approvals

Dear john,A new Yahoo/YouGov poll was published this week on President Trump and the American people are frustrated. According to the poll, Trump’s overall approval rating currently sits at 38% approve, 59% disapprove.You can read the poll here or read some of its highlights below:80% of respondents…

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March 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM

DHS Funding

Dear john,As a result of his "One Big Beautiful Bill," Trump and Republicans allocated an unprecedented $191 billion to DHS for the remainder of the Trump presidency, including nearly $85 billion for ICE alone.That entire sum of money is enough to fund the entire department, including TSA, FEMA and …

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March 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Weekly Update, March 7 - March 13, 2026

Dear john,Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find reca…

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March 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM

War in Iran

Dear john,We're already facing the consequences of the war in Iran.As of Monday, seven service members have been killed in action and 140 have been wounded, including eight with life-threatening injuries.The Pentagon has spent $5.6 billion on munitions alone during the first two days of the war.Expe…

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March 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Weekly Update, February 28 - March 6, 2026

Dear john,Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find recaps of some of the most important things that happened in Washington and El Paso, my reactions, and news I'd love to bring to your attention. Dear john, Welcome to the weekly edition of my newsletter. Here you'll find reca…

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March 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM

Are we moving in the right direction?

Dear john,Last week, President Trump gave the State of the Union and we heard directly from the President about the Trump-Republican policy agenda.But we know the truth.Last year, he promised to lower costs on Day One and today, life in America is more expensive than ever – and it’s not just that.As…

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