A second Trump administration will not only encourage production of natural gas but also faster permitting of pipelines and LNG terminals to move the natural gas from the interior of the country to the ports, and into export terminals to be shipped to Europe and Asia.

I measure secular quality of life at the bottom of the “food chain,” focusing on highly desired products – tissue – that require just a small income.

We have to come together, focus on what unifies us, and concentrate on bettering the lives of the American people and our children. I am ready to get to work.

Iran and its proxies in Iraq may soon attack Israel in retaliation for it hitting a series of military targets inside of Iranian territory. Although we are still waiting to see if and how Iran responds, Israel’s most recent operation is simply a continuation of the multi-front war Iran, and its proxies have been waging against Israel since Hamas's brutal attack one year ago.

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, the first Green Beret elected to Congress, would serve as his national security adviser, heralding the pick as “an expert in threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and global terrorism.”

Two North Carolina congressmen believe there is validity to claims representatives of FEMA chose to avoid residences based on politics in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, recently said that “World War III has already begun. You have battles on the ground being coordinated in multiple countries.” How should the United States respond to this challenge?  

It is hard to imagine, given its current philosophical bent, how the Democratic Party will ever be competitive in Texas. In addition to being culturally out of step with Texans generally, its antipathy for the state’s leading industry is particularly problematic.

My father, Walter, told me a story that gave him great peace as he neared the end of 96 years on earth. It involved his father, Stanley, who was diagnosed with coronary artery disease in 1956.

The new tyranny is not out in the open, but it affects nearly all of us. It is perpetrated in cubicles, offices and meetings involving people invisible to us. Yet, if you have an email address, it reaches you.  

As both Veterans Day and Thanksgiving are sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas, these November holidays have unfortunately been relegated to a secondary status.

Thank you, veterans. May we continue to work together to ensure our country remains worthy of the cost of our freedoms you and your loved ones have borne. God bless you all.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

While Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11, as a nation, let us all demonstrate our appreciation for their service and sacrifice each and every day of the year.

The task ahead is Herculean. We have allies at war and allies facing potential war. We have a national debt of $36 trillion. We have runaway government spending. We have a wide-open border. It's time to end the bickering and do the work you are elected – and paid handsomely – to do. Fix it.