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SNAKEBITE— 1.17.25— Rubio Warns U.S. About China— Gallego Talks Nuclear with Wright, Ciscomani, Biggs, Much More...

Rubio Warns U.S. About China

WASHINGTON—During his Senate confirmation hearing to become the next Secretary of State in the incoming Trump administration, Senator Marco Rubio outlined the growing threat to the American way of life that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the United States and the rest of the Western World. China is a threat

Sen. Rubio’s foreign policy knowledge and bona fides are beyond reproach, so when he sounds the alarm against China’s targeting of the U.S. economy and explains how dependent the nation has become on Chinese products, Americans need to listen.

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Senator Ruben Gallego: The crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in tribal communities is an unseen tragedy. In Congress, I worked to increase funding for tribal law enforcement to get justice for families. DOI and the Trump administration must commit to protecting these resources.

Representative Andy Biggs: DEI is dead. Merit and work ethic are back. Still not tired of winning.

Representative Eli Crane: Today, my staff had a chance to sit down with members of the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development to discuss projects in #AZ02. Thanks for all you do to help create jobs for hardworking Arizonans.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: BIG NEWS! I was named Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee by Chairman @TomColeOK04! This position will give me more influence to address the number one issue for my constituents – securing the southern border.

State Senator Warren Petersen: Thank you Recorder @azjustinheap @AZCounties and Recorder Lewis for testifying in favor of SB1011. Also appreciate the support of Supervisors @ThomasGalvin @DebbieLesko and @MarkStewart_AZ. With a majority of counties in support I feel confident we can get this done. AZ wants election results night of!

 

 

Rubio Warns Chinese Threat to America During Senate Confirmation Hearing— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres

Gallego Talks Nuclear Energy with Energy Secretary Chris Wright in Confirmation Hearing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— During his confirmation hearing, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) discussed nuclear energy and other topics with Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Energy.

Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan Bill Streamlining Early Childhood Education Training— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced a bipartisan bill with Representative Mikie Sherill (D-NJ) that would streamline the process of becoming an early childhood teacher to address the current shortage.

Biggs Reintroduces Bill Reining in Biden-Harris Rules Ahead of Trump's Return— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) has reintroduced the Midnight Rules Relief Act, which would allow Congress to rein in regulations implemented by the Biden-Harris Administration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Americans for Prosperity- Arizona Launches $20M Campaign to Support Trump Tax Cuts— By Cactus Politics' Jackson Bakich— Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on the legislative branch to renew President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Ciscomani Reintroduces Bill Cracking Down on Cartel Spotters— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has reintroduced legislation stiffening penalties for aiding the Mexican drug cartels along the border as a "spotter," saying the bill "sends a powerful message to anyone who is aiding or abetting cartel operations that they will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

Schweikert Introduces Bill Releasing JFK Assassination Files— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to declassify the remaining files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, saying, "The moment we begin to treat our country like adults is when they will start to trust in American institutions once again."

Crane, Hamadeh Condemn Trump Sentencing— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) expressed disappointment and disgust with President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing on X (formerly Twitter).

Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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