Ty Austin

Mississippi Delta Attorney ⚖️. Christian. Conservationist 🦆🦌🦃. Reagan Conservative 🐘

[Lamar Alexander @SenAlexander]

“By noon every day, Donald Trump has done almost everything my mother said never to do,” Missouri Republican Sen. Roy Blunt once said. In Chapter 54 of my new memoir, THE EDUCATION OF A SENATOR: FROM JFK TO TRUMP, I explain why I did not spend my time as senator doing what many urged me to do—provide a running commentary on all of the ways I disagreed with President Trump’s behavior and all of the ways I disagreed with President Obama’s liberal views.

Instead, I followed the advice attributed to Abraham Lincoln, who said, "Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” I voted against Trump’s tariffs and Obama’s spending. I voted to keep Trump’s emergency declarations and Obama’s war powers within constitutional limits. But I always treated the office of President with respect. And I was able to get big things done with both Presidents. I suppose they may have come to the same conclusion I did—whatever our differences, we should let the people decide who is president and who is senator, respect each other’s offices, and work together when we can.

In THE EDUCATION OF A SENATOR: FROM JFK TO TRUMP, I paint portraits of the presidents I worked with, tell stories about what I saw behind the scenes, and recount the lessons I learned about American politics and our country’s future.

THE EDUCATION OF A SENATOR: FROM JFK TO TRUMP is available now from @PostHillPress.

You can use this link to order: https://t.co/2zBcn6BcQQ

[Magnolia Tribune @magnoliatribune]

Governor Tate Reeves announced today that he is appointing Celeste Embrey Wilson of Southaven to the Mississippi Supreme Court, Northern District 3, Place 1.

The appointment comes after the confirmation of the Justice Robert Chamberlin to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, as nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate late last year.

[National Agricultural Law Center @nataglaw]

"Can I shoot down drones that are flying above my property?" – This is a common question that Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley has been asked for the past several years. The short answer is “No” and for a more detailed explanation check out our blog article here: https://t.co/DjJpc0JPwE and to view your state’s drone laws click here: https://t.co/Izw0ruqeF6

[Federalist Society @FedSoc]

Former Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Judiciary, @mike_frags, reflects on the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s legacy as Judiciary Chairman:

“Lindsey was a patriot who took his job very seriously… In his two years as chairman, he confirmed almost 20% of the federal judiciary… He had one Supreme Court Justice, Justice Barrett, 24 circuit judges, 121 district judges, 3 Court of International Trade judges… which comes to a total of 149 total Article III judges that the Senate confirmed while he was Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.”

[Federalist Society @FedSoc]

Judge Julius N. Richardson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reflects on the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s character and enduring influence:

“His defense of Justice Kavanaugh and the confirmation process itself, provided moral clarity, conviction, and courage...The qualities that led to that influence were formed far from Washington. He came from central South Carolina… He came from parents who worked hard and expected the same. And he came from tragedy that required him — while still young — to care for his younger sister… He learned there that institutions matter because ordinary people depend on them... And that when a line must be held, courage matters.”

[Ducks Unlimited @DucksUnlimited]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing a rule that helps ensure voluntary National Wildlife Refuge System wetland easements in the Prairie Pothole Region are not drained or degraded. For more than 60 years, administrations of both parties have upheld these voluntary easement agreements, protecting habitat that Americans have already paid to conserve.

The Prairie Pothole Region is the "Duck Factory" of North America, producing more than half of the continent's migratory waterfowl and sustaining the hunting traditions we all cherish. For generations, duck hunters, anglers, and conservationists have invested billions of dollars through Duck Stamps, hunting licenses, and other conservation programs to protect these vital wetlands.

The current rule is working. It protects critical waterfowl habitat, provides certainty for landowners through science-based setback plans, and preserves the integrity of conservation easements that have delivered enormous benefits for wildlife and hunters alike.

Weakening these protections could open the door to the drainage of federally protected wetlands at a time when waterfowl populations are already under pressure and hunting opportunities face increasing challenges.

The stakes are simple: No wetlands. No waterfowl. No hunting heritage.

Please join Ducks Unlimited in urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to maintain this proven rule and uphold more than six decades of conservation success. Click the link below to submit your personalized comment to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

https://t.co/oPu7sBUbj4

[Realtree @Realtree]

Early mornings, familiar timber, and memories that last.

#Realtree #RealtreeLegacy

[CSPAN @cspan]

.@SenatorCollins marks the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham.

[Backcountry Hunters & Anglers @Backcountry_H_A]

Public land needs hands, not just good intentions.

[Realtree @Realtree]

From the earliest days of our nation, hunting has helped shape who we are and remains an enduring part of our heritage.

#Realtree

[Ole Miss Baseball @OleMissBSB]

The @Cubs got their guy 💪

[Backcountry Hunters & Anglers @Backcountry_H_A]

Let’s be clear: you CAN hunt and fish on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

[CSPAN @cspan]

Armed Services Chair @SenatorWicker on Russia sanctions bill that was championed by Lindsey Graham: "And I'm willing to say this — this is Lindsey Graham's greatest achievement."

[Senate Republicans @SenateGOP]

Lindsey Graham: An American Original

[Federalist Society @FedSoc]

During her congressional testimony, Justice Barrett details the growing threats of violence that she, her family, and other jurists have endured, noting:

“Federal judges across the country throughout the judiciary, including the Supreme Court, continue to do their jobs without fear or favor, but the threat level is really high.”

[POLITICO @politico]

COLUMN: The many lives of Lindsey Graham.

A look back at one of the Senate's most influential and complicated figures, by our @jmart.
https://t.co/oH6wLiRbKF

[Sen. James Lankford @SenatorLankford]

Today I prayed on the Senate floor for Lindsey Graham’s family, friends, his staff, and the people of South Carolina. God is near to the brokenhearted. As we grieve, I pray we grieve together and go to the source that meets us in our pain. We will miss you, Lindsey.

[CSPAN @cspan]

Senate Majority Leader @LeaderJohnThune tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham: “There was no bigger believer in America’s role in the world.”

[CSPAN @cspan]

From 2015 interview with C-SPAN, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on his sister Darline Graham Nordone: "If she took a role on she would be a great representative of our country. I can't think of a better person to represent our country in an event than my sister."

[Federalist Society @FedSoc]

The Federalist Society joins with those mourning the untimely passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. We warmly remember the many times that Senator Graham spoke at The Federalist Society, particularly on the rule of law and the proper role of judges. Senator Graham will be remembered for his intellect, his humor, and his unflinching defense of the Judicial Branch, its judges, and Justices.

We join the nation in commemorating his civic service, and we add our prayers in support of his loved ones. May his memory be a blessing.