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ICYMI: Sen. Banks: Every Day Congress Delays Codifying DOGE Cuts is “a day that we’re missing the boat”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) appeared on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle to discuss President Trump’s rescissions package and DOGE: Click the image above to watch the full interview Key Excerpts: On What The Rescissions Package Is: “The White House sends the rescissions package to the Congress, then we have 45 days once they send it to pass it. That’s why it’s really important. This is just the first $9 billion. If we can’t cut $9 billion, how are going to cut $150 billion? It’s important that we get this done first so that we can move on to the next bucket. Every single
ICYMI: Sen. Jim Banks lays out his vision for the future of Republican foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks at a Vandenberg Coalition event on the future of conservative foreign policy. Coverage of the speech by Jewish Insiderbelow. Click here to read on their website. Speaking on Wednesday at an event organized by the Vandenberg Coalition, Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) attempted to lay out a middle path forward for conservative foreign policy balancing elements of the internationalism that has long dominated the party and the more restrictionist sentiments that have been ascendant in the Trump era. The first-term Indiana senator argued that the U.S. has critical interests in the Middle East, in countering the threat from Iran
Senator Jim Banks Urges NEH to Uphold Funding for America’s 250th Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the National Endowment for the Humanities calling for full funding of state-led America 250 programs, urging reforms to cut bureaucracy, and stressing that all grants should reflect the patriotic spirit of President Trump’s executive order honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary. Read more about the letter here. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Patriotism is vital to protecting our national security and preserving American culture. I’m excited for America’s upcoming 250th birthday and there’s no one better than President Trump to lead the celebrations.” Click here to see the full letter or see text below: “Dear Acting Chairman McDonald: “The
Exclusive: Sen. Jim Banks Introduces the ‘Border Security Is National Security’ Act to Authorize Pentagon Deportation of Illegal Immigrants
Trump wasted little time in declaring a national emergency on the southern border, and the Pentagon is already lawfully using existing appropriated funds to carry out border security operations using the military. Banks’ bill would specifically authorize funding for that purpose. “For four years, Joe Biden allowed terrorists, drug traffickers, and violent criminals to invade our country and infiltrate our communities” Banks told Breitbart News in an exclusive statement. “My bill gives President Trump critical funding for the military to help secure our border and deport millions of illegal immigrants. This is a matter of national security and Congress must help the President get the
Trump to sign executive order reinstating thousands of troops discharged for not taking COVID jab
Trump, 78, is preparing to make good on a 2024 campaign promise by bringing back more than 8,000 members of the US military, restoring them to their previous rank and providing back pay and full benefits. The order will cover active-duty or reserve service members who were kicked out for not taking the COVID jab mandated by the Biden administration between 2021 and 2023. “During the worst recruitment crisis in the fifty-year history of the all-volunteer force, Joe Biden kicked troops from our military over an illegal mandate,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) told The Post. “Thank you to President Trump for righting this wrong and
‘Enough!’: Sen. Jim Banks Slams Democrats Trying to Delay Confirmation of Pete Hegseth
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) on Thursday slammed Democrats for trying to delay Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing, scheduled for Tuesday. https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2025/01/09/enough-sen-jim-banks-slams-democrats-trying-to-delay-confirmation-of-pete-hegseth