Commentary

Dear Friend, As World War II raged on, William Taul of northwest Missouri entered the United States Army and honorably defended our country. His service, like so many others, helped ensure that our country, and the world, remained free. One of the ways we honor our veterans is with service medals and awards. They certainly…

Dear Friend, It used to be that when you sent a letter to your neighbor down the road, it went to your local post office, got sorted and delivered to your neighbor quickly. Sadly, that’s just not the way it works anymore. In the name of efficiency and cost cutting, the Postal Service over the…

Dear Friend, Nearly two centuries ago, when the railroads began laying track to move people and goods more efficiently around the country, they had to make deals or use eminent domain to take the land necessary to run miles and miles of track in a straight line. In many cases, landowners made a simple bargain…

Dear Friend, Zero. That’s how many illegal aliens were released into the United States in May and June of 2025. That’s a stunning change from last year when more than 62,000 illegals were released into the country by the Biden Administration in May 2024 alone. Not only that, but border encounters by Customs and Border…

Dear Friend, Every time a life-threatening storm leaves a trail of destruction in its wake, folks should expect help, no matter where you live or what your politics are. The mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to “help people before, during and after disasters.” Yet, it’s become clear that the agency itself…

Dear Friend, We can’t move into the future if we aren’t building today. Whether it’s our air traffic control system, our levees or our highways, we must modernize our infrastructure. As the Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I’m committed to doing exactly that. President Trump is a builder as well. This week, Transportation…

Dear Friend, During the Biden Administration, American families got crushed. Prices at the pump and grocery store skyrocketed, interest rates exploded, and it became nearly impossible for working folks to make ends meet. President Trump promised to change that. Last week, we took a significant step toward delivering on that promise by passing the One…

Dear Friend, Earlier this week, I wrote an article for the Washington Times discussing the history of the highway bill, which deals with our roads and bridges, and my plan to get this important legislation reauthorized. I wanted to make sure you saw it. Every June, we celebrate the anniversary of President Eisenhower signing the…

Dear Friend, Rural north Missourians know that accessing health care can sometimes be a challenge. Longer wait times for an appointment, farther drives to deliver a baby or getting immediate care after a heart attack are just some of the difficulties. Earlier this month, I told you about the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act, which…

Dear Friend, For the past 250 years, brave men and women have selflessly served our country, performing acts of courage and sacrifice that many of us can scarcely imagine. They have stood on the front lines, defended our freedoms and upheld the values that define our nation. Their service is an irreplaceable gift, one that…