Under the Biden administration, working-class Americans have seen trillions of their hard-earned tax dollars go toward policies and programs that disproportionately benefit the wealthy and well connected. A perfect example of Washington Democrats preference for elites was President Joe Biden’s student loan cancelation scheme, which would have transferred up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower onto all taxpayers and cost an estimated $400 billion. This policy would have forced the 87% of... READ MORE
Independence Day is a cherished holiday where we get together with friends and family, fire up the grill, and sit back to watch fireworks. But it’s also a time to reflect on what it means to live in the freest nation in the world, with a government of, by, and for the people. While much has changed in the 247 years that have passed since our nation was founded, the fight to protect our liberties and freedoms continues to this day. Reflecting on the circumstances our Founding Fathers faced yields... READ MORE
For years, Hunter Biden has made headline after headline for everything from his reckless behavior to his involvement in shady business dealings. And at every step of the way, Americans have demanded their leaders look into the many examples of where it seems Hunter Biden has gotten away with committing crimes that would send the average American to jail. On June 22, the Ways and Means Committee, which I’m the chairman of, released a bombshell report that included 14 hours’ worth of jaw-dropping... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) announced that Missouri State University-West Plains has received more than $437,000 in grant funding through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to expand education and training programs that prepare individuals for careers in manufacturing and construction. Smith sent a letter in support of the grant. “This investment is great news for families, veterans, and small businesses in West Plains,” said Smith. “I’m glad this grant will support... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) helped pass legislation to fight back against President Joe Biden and his administration’s costly and burdensome executive overreach. The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2023, which Smith coauthored, would require every new "major rule" proposed by federal agencies to be approved by both the House and Senate before going into effect. The other bill, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA), wo... READ MORE
Over the last several years Americans have watched the Left do everything they could to take down President Donald Trump. There was the Russia-Trump collusion conspiracy theory, where Washington Democrats teamed up with the liberal media to go after Trump. We saw a liberal New York City District Attorney manufacture a case against the former president – a case so questionable that any reasonable prosecutor would have long since walked away from it. But what’s most alarming of all is that the Lef... READ MORE
Decades ago, a bright 16-year old from Cape Girardeau began working at a local AM radio station, unaware that this job would change his life – and American politics – in the years to come. That young man was southeast Missouri’s own Rush Limbaugh - the most influential talk radio host in American history. While he’s no longer with us in the flesh, his legacy and fight to give Americans an alternative to the liberal media is alive and well today. Today, AM radio is thriving, home to many popular ... READ MORE
It’s no secret that President Joe Biden and Washington Democrats have a spending problem. In a matter of just two years, they spent a record-breaking $10 trillion on ridiculous things like welfare for the wealthy and handouts to radical environmentalists. After maxing out our nation’s credit card far sooner than anyone expected, they had the nerve to demand Republicans give them a blank check debt limit increase so they can continue wasting trillions of dollars to advance their radical agenda. A... READ MORE
WASHINGTON – This month, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) held a reception to recognize students from Missouri’s 8th Congressional District who placed in the top 15 of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Smith congratulated Clarissa Hulse, a senior from Houston, Mo., for taking first place with her piece, “Old Man.” “The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to highlight the talented young artists of southern Missouri,” said Smith. “The students who took part in the compe... READ MORE
As Americans, we are incredibly fortunate to live in the freest nation in the world. But America wouldn’t be the nation it is today without the countless sacrifices of our military men and women. President Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our childr... READ MORE
