Last week, I talked about the objection to data centers is really about objecting to AI. To understand why American AI leadership matters, you need to understand why China is pursuing AI with such urgency — and what they intend to do with it. China has a serious demographic problem. Decades of the one-child policy […]
Over several decades there has been a myriad of advancements that make driving much safer and reducing the number of deaths. This includes developments such as seat belts, air bags, computer-controlled braking, back up cameras, child safety seats, and technologies that provide driver assistance. As vehicles have become more technologically sophisticated, they can almost drive […]
Dear Republicans, We look forward to seeing delegates, alternates, and guests at the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention starting next Thursday in Meridian. Here are some things you need to know: The Ada County GOP is hosting a special event featuring an Italian buffet, no-host bar, and a great lineup of speakers. Click here for […]
As we head into the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention, delegates are already discussing ideas for reform—not only of our government, but also of the way we choose our nominees. Back in 2007, the Idaho GOP voted to close our primary to members of other political parties. After all, why should Democrats or Libertarians have […]
Dear Friends, This week I joined State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, families, and students at Eagle Elementary School to mark a milestone. Idahoans completed 250,000 acts of service ahead of America’s 250th birthday on July 4th. That number started as a goal. At the beginning of 2026, the America250 in Idaho Ambassadors and the State Service […]
Last week, I walked through the specific objections to data centers and found most of them don’t hold up under examination. But beneath all of it lies a deeper anxiety that warrants honest engagement: the fear of artificial intelligence itself. That fear is not crazy. It is not fringe. It deserves a straight answer — […]
There may be those who have some general recognition of terms like the United Nations (UN) Agenda 21 or 2030, the World Economic Forum (WEF), or perhaps even the Great Reset. Sustainable Development Goals might be familiar language to others. Some may even have a deeper knowledge of what these terms or organizations are about. […]
Dear Friends, When Congress created the H-1B visa program, the purpose was to allow American employers to hire skilled foreign workers when they genuinely couldn’t find qualified Americans to fill specialized jobs. A software engineer with a rare skill set, a researcher with expertise unavailable in the domestic labor market. That was the deal. Major […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026CONTACT: Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s bill, the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act, H.R. 1687, passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent. The legislation now heads to the Senate. Congressman Fulcher released the following statement after the vote. “Geothermal is a clean, abundant, and dependable energy resource that can […]
If you had told me a few years ago that California’s best shot at avoiding becoming a failed state was a former reality TV star, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Then again, there was a time when the idea that another reality star and tabloid sensation would become president and help make America great […]
Across America citizens have been opposing actions taken by their local governments, often getting booted out of the meetings, a questionable violation of the First Amendment. Many years ago, it was the practice of citizens to address the city council and express how they wanted their city to be managed, the city basically took directions […]
I ran for a local office this last election in Jefferson County. In one of my cottage meetings, I was asked about data centers. About the same time, there have been many concerns posted on Facebook opposing data centers. Some of the concerns sound alarming—they’ll drain our water, gobble up farmland, and overload our power […]