Last week, NASA’s Artemis II launch sent a message to the world that the United States will lead this era of space exploration. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, I’ve worked to advance the success of the Artemis II program by advancing the NASA reauthorization bill last month, empowering NASA to help return American astronauts to the Moon and carry out the President’s National Space Policy.

This past week, I witnessed the launch of Artemis II, a mission that will carry humans farther into deep space than ever before. Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is no coincidence that this extraordinary moment of exploration unfolded during Holy Week. NASA has centered this mission around a powerful motto, “for all humanity,” a phrase that echoes something far greater than any achievement here on earth.

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No president in American history ever dared to cut taxes by $5 trillion – not, that is, until Donald J. Trump took the oath of office for the second time. Less than six months after launching his second term, President Trump signed into law the Working Families Tax Cut, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In doing so, he made history. And now, as Tax Day on April 15 approaches, people all over the country are filling out their taxes and seeing for themselves just how significant the enactment of that legislation was last summer.

Easter holds a central place in the Christian faith as the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. At its heart, the Easter message is one of hope — hope that emerges from faith in Christ’s victory over death and the promise of new life. Together, the faith-filled meaning of the resurrection, and the joyful traditions of the season make Easter a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration.

Talk about a pleasant and early Easter Weekend treat, the U.S. Economy added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3% according the the figures for March 2026 that were released earlier this morning – which were both far better than expected by Wall Street, particularly the job growth numbers. The reports were "way better than expected," according to a Washington Examiner analysis in Washington, D.C., and may soon be getting even better.

"To power the Texas of tomorrow, we must boost our state's advanced nuclear capacity," said Gov. Greg Abbott, as he and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office (TANEO) opened the application process earlier today to increase advanced nuclear construction, strengthen nuclear manufacturing capacity, and lead America's nuclear renaissance in the state of Texas. Applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to apply by 5:00 pm on April 23rd, and further details are listed in this article.

There's no shortage of negative elitist media coverage on President Trump these days – except perhaps when it comes to the fact that he's (wait for it,) "winning" in his efforts to reshape the nation's media landscape. Yes you read that right, and confirmed liar and Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA.) even had a pseudo-hearing the other day to try and prove it, accusing President Trump of committing "an assault on our freedom of speech... taking us down the road of Putin & China to state-controlled media." HA!

"The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again. It's time for Iran to make a deal before it is too late and there is nothing left of what still could become a great country," said President Trump in a 10-second clip of the attack on the Middle East's largest bridge, considered an important link between Iran’s capital of Tehran and the western city of Karaj. "Much more to follow," warned Mr. Trump in a Truth Social post.

Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks earlier today emphasizing the critical role the Oil & Gas Industry plays in making the Lone Star State an economic powerhouse, and highlighted the actions taken in the last Legislative Session to crack down on oil theft and increase criminal penalties for petroleum-based product thefts. Abbott spoke to the 80th Annual Convention of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association, known within the industry as TIPRO.

It's an overwhelming response, signaling a clear demand: More than 274,000 Texas students have applied for Texas' new Education Freedom Account (EFA) Program as of the close of the application window on March 31st. Why does that matter? Because the overwhelming response from all across Texas signals clear demand from families seeking more flexibility – and control over their child’s education.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4 billion in March, 10% more than in March 2025. And, total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in March 2026 was up 6.9% compared with the same period a year earlier. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state's budget, accounting for 58% of tax collections.

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the VLB announced that the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will offer extended visiting hours during the spring and summer to account for longer days. These longer hours will provide more time for families to spend with their loved ones. Texas State Veterans Cemeteries are special resting places close to home where friends, family, and fellow Texans can honor Texas Veterans.

Late last month, a wealthy family with the last name of Ellison inked a deal to acquire Warner Bros.-Discovery – which includes a vast stable of media assets that includes CNN. While Democrats are quaking in their boots and are right to be scared, American TV viewers are about to witness the possible dismantling of a system that has for decades lied to them every day. CNN will likely be under new management – the egregious, self-righteous, liberal media distortions will be on their way out.

For 10 consecutive months, not a single Illegal Alien has been released into the country. That’s not just a policy win — it’s a clear demonstration of what strong leadership and accountability can accomplish. Last week, I was proud to see my friend, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, be confirmed as the new Secretary of Homeland Security and build on this success.

Paychecks began flowing this week to many of the 59,000 heroic TSA Agents who've gone without pay for many weeks. Initial reports say agents have stopped calling in sick and are reporting for duty. Great right? Not to Congressional Dems who care more about creating havoc than getting workers paid.  They are refusing to fund the Dept. of Homeland Security and say they'll file a lawsuit to block President Trump from "illegally" paying TSA Agents.

Ambulatory surgical centers often perform the same procedures as hospitals at significantly lower cost, but Medicare payment policies have historically treated these sites differently. By aligning payment updates and removing outdated adjustments. This legislation supports greater site neutrality, expands access to outpatient surgery, and helps ensure seniors can receive care in the most appropriate and cost-effective setting.

Through ASCEND, employers receive customized training that addresses their business needs and conditions. Employers can be reimbursed up to $500,000 or $4,000 per trainee for approved training projects. Reimbursements are performance-based. To qualify, an employer must operate in Texas in one of the targeted industries and commit to upskilling current employees or training new hires. Training workers can improve retention rates and reduce hiring costs.