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We should ALWAYS preserve & protect the fundamental rights to freedom of speech & freedom of assembly. My FRONT Act will do just that, by bringing much-needed transparency to foreign adversaries bankrolling protests across our country & interfering in our democratic process.

Reopening key parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway is great news for Western North Carolina and our state’s tourism industry. I was proud to support efforts to repair this vital route and look forward to more openings to come!

653 days after October 7th, 50 hostages remain held captive by Hamas in Gaza. What was true on day one is still true today: Hamas is the impediment to peace and must release the hostages immediately.

To chart a course that preserves the freedom & foundational elements of our republic, we must remain engaged, stand up for what is right, and of course pray that God continues to bless this country.

Great piece from Wall Street Journal Opinion explaining how 2.8 million Americans are enrolled on multiple government-backed health plans. DrOzCMS says this “double dipping” costs taxpayers as much as $14B annually. Cutting waste in our healthcare system makes all programs more sustainable.

Thanks to SBA Home for stopping by my Advance office to discuss their new investment in Davie County that will bring over 250 new jobs to the area. New manufacturing facilities, such as their Mocksville factory, further cement North Carolina's proud heritage as America's

The Senate’s market structure bill would provide the crypto industry with regulatory certainty needed to unlock new investments & innovation. Grateful for the inclusion of my provisions to ensure self-custody of digital assets & address illicit use of financial technologies.

China owns, controls, and influences foreign ports in Africa, putting them in a position to project power across the Atlantic. This is a serious threat to our national security & it cannot be ignored.

Enjoyed speaking and praying with 50 young adults from across the country. Thank you, Christians Engaged, for providing this next generation of leaders with the tools they need to be public servants who live their faith.

To stay ahead of China in the AI race, we must remove red tape, invest in a skilled workforce, and enhance and expand the power grid. I applaud President Donald J. Trump's AI Action Plan to accelerate U.S. technological innovation, fuel economic growth, and provide for our national security.

Great to speak with North Carolinians about the issues facing our small businesses & communities at #CarolinaCoffee.

U.S. Special Operations Forces have spent the last two decades focused on counter terrorism but their roots are in irregular warfare and great power competition. We need more Special Operations Forces to deter China, not fewer.

Federal bureaucrats have become detached from the Americans they're supposed to serve. I applaud Secretary Brooke Rollins for shifting workers from DC to regional hubs, including Raleigh, NC. Bringing Dept. of Agriculture closer to farms will improve policies & benefit NC's #1 industry—agriculture.

Hamas must either release hostages, including the remains of Americans Itay Chen and Omer Neutra, or Qatar should immediately eject Hamas from Doha. Hamas is a liability that is not worth the reputational risk of harboring terrorists. reuters.com/world/middle-e…

The United Nations's despicable "Two State Solution" conference is pursuing an outcome that rewards Hamas at the expense of hostages in Gaza, including two Americans, and undermines our friend and ally Israel. The only path to peace is clear: eliminate Hamas and bring the hostages home.

The tragic mid-air collision near DCA six months ago revealed serious aviation safety issues. I joined Senator Ted Cruz, Secretary Sean Duffy, & families of victims from Flight 5342 as we unveiled the ROTOR Act. This bill ensures aircraft are equipped with and use critical safety tech.

America’s GDP growth & jobs #’s soundly beat expectations, highlighting how President Donald J. Trump’s & Republicans’ efforts to boost American manufacturing are paying off. As pro-growth policies like the One Big Beautiful Bill take effect, Americans can expect even more growth & opportunities.