If the GOP votes Thune in as leader of the Senate minority, they better start going to yoga class right now, because they're going to need to be able to lean WAYYYYY back to kiss their asses goodbye. They think they're in bad shape now? See what happens if they push for Thune.
🚨STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN ANDY HARRIS ON GOP LEADERSHIP ELECTION:
"Congratulations to Jim Jordan, House Freedom Caucus founder and former chairman, on being elected House Republican Leader! A fierce fighter, uniter, principled conservative, and relentless advocate for the American people. Jim is exactly the right man for the job to fight back against the radical, crazy agenda of Democrats."
Congratulations to my good friend @Jim_Jordan! I know his character, his convictions, and his unwavering commitment to fighting for our country. He is exactly the kind of strong, principled leader House Republicans need. Proud to call him a friend and excited to see him lead!
Thank you, @RepAndyBiggsAZ. It has been an honor serving alongside you & fighting 4 the people of AZ together. Your friendship, leadership & unwavering commitment 2 our state & country will be missed in Congress. Wishing you & your family nothing but the very best in the next chapter. God bless!
Congratulations to my colleagues Paul Gosar, Eli Crane, and Abe Hamadeh on earning another term in office to serve their Arizona constituents. I've been grateful to serve with these men, and I have no doubt they will continue to fight for the values our state and country holds so dear. They are all ready for the battle that lies ahead in the new Congress.
🚨BREAKING: House Freedom Caucus leadership just dropped a lame-duck roadmap for @SpeakerJohnson and @LeaderJohnThune.
Strip Democrat leverage. Deliver real wins. Do it before the clock runs out.
No leaving town until it’s done — let’s finish the job!
Congratulations to my friend Stephen Miller on being named President Trump's Chief of Staff. Nobody has fought harder or more effectively to secure our border and put America First. For Arizona, border security is national security. The President made an outstanding choice!
🇸🇮 Ambassador Iztok Mirošič extends his congratulations to Congressman Paul Gosar of Slovenian heritage on his ninth re-election to the United States House of Representatives.
If Senator Thune cares at all about what remains of the Senate Republicans, he should sit this one out.
For two years, House Republicans begged him to bring conservative legislation to the floor, including the SAVE Act. He refused. He chose to protect the institution rather than fight to save the country.
He made failed Mitch McConnell look like a genius. And his refusal to lead has consequences. Thune owns this week’s Senate Republican losses.
Had he put the SAVE Act on the floor and fought for it, Republicans would still hold the majority.
Spare us the victory lap. The Senate didn’t lose its majority by accident. John Thune squandered it.
Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have put up a strong record of accomplishment that’s created safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead. After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration. I’m proud of our team and everything we’ve done for the American people, and I’m looking forward to the important work we have in front of us over the next few months. As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democrat Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done. Thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House, and we’ll work with him to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream.
OPT completely undercuts American workers, particularly higher-skilled workers and recent college graduates, by giving greedy corporate employers a tax incentive to hire inexpensive, foreign labor under the guise of student training. My Bill, HR 2315, eliminates OPT.
The OPT program gives employers a 7.65% payroll tax break for hiring certain foreign graduates over Americans.
Notre Dame grad student Zach Gordon explains how OPT puts his generation at a disadvantage and why Congress should pass H.R. 2315 and end it.
NEW: LISA MCCLAIN is releasing a list of 35 lawmakers or newly electeds who are backing her for House Republican Conference chair.
Rep. ERIN HOUCHIN (R-Ind.) is expecting to get in officially soon.
A winner will need roughly 90 supporters.
McClain's current list: Tom Cole, Blake Moore, Jamie Comer, Mike Bost, Andrew Garbarino, Tim Walberg, GT Thompson, John Moolenaar, Jay Obernolte, Robert Aderholt, Dale Strong, Paul Gosar, Carlos Gimenez, Austin Scott, Rick Allen, Clay Fuller, Mike Simpson, Jim Baird, Jack Bergman, Mark Alford, Adrian Smith, Claudia Tenney, Lloyd Smucker, Joe Wilson, William Timmons, Diana Harshbarger, Pat Fallon, Lance Gooden, Ronny Jackson, Beth Van Duyne, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman. Newly electeds: Mary Jackley and Chris Gober.
Serving as House Republican Conference Chair has been among the greatest honors of my life. We’ve been knocked down and are now ready to get back in the fight. I’m running for reelection because our members deserve strong leadership, a clear message, and a Conference that puts them first.
Congressman Hamadeh’s district staff was grateful to join Surprise @MayorSartor, @RepGosar, and so many veterans and service members for Veterans Appreciation Day with the Maricopa County Community College District Veterans Club.
Proud to stand with our local heroes and remind them how deeply their service is valued. 🇺🇸
I’m ready to fight for every member, challenge every Democratic attack, and hold them accountable for every reckless decision. I appreciate the support of my colleagues. Let’s get back in the fight.