The FBI has a budget of $11 billion, yet they only spend $500K on counter-drone tech.

Worse, they couldn't identify the source of massive drones over NJ and NY.

Their failure to combat modern threats is disgraceful especially considering their assault on American liberties.

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This Congress, through casework, my team worked to return more than $2.4 million to constituents of AZ-02. 

Proud to get these funds out of the hands of an irresponsible federal government and back into the pockets of hardworking Arizonans. 

The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT), passed out of the House last week.

The bill encourages responsible mine clean up and is a commonsense solution for rural Arizona.

I sat down with a delegation of relatives of hostages currently held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

Their release must remain a top priority.

Thanks to The American Jewish Committee for organizing these important conversations.

Mr. Penny is certainly a hero, and I'm thankful we still live in a country where you can protect innocent people from violent threats.

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EXCLUSIVE: Biden Races To Sell Off Border Wall Parts Before Trump Takes Office

The Daily Wire

Key Excerpts:

• The Biden administration is using its final weeks to haul a massive amount of border wall materials away from the southern border to be sold off in a government auction, an apparent effort to hinder President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to secure the border, The Daily Wire has learned.
  
  
• Videos obtained exclusively by The Daily Wire from a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent show unused sections of the wall being hauled away on the back of flatbed trucks from a section of the border just south of Tucson, a hotspot for illegal crossings during the Biden administration.
  
  
• The agent estimates that up to half a mile per day of unused border wall is being moved.
  
  
• “They are taking it from three stations: Nogales, Tucson, and Three Points,” the border patrol agent, who was granted anonymity to speak freely, told The Daily Wire. “The goal is to move all of it off the border before Christmas.”
  
  
• Trump made clear during his campaign that he intends to finish construction of the border wall, making use of the materials that have remained untouched at the border since President Joe Biden took office in 2021.
  
  
• If the material brought to the border during his first term is sold off, it will significantly delay any progress on one of Trump’s flagship campaign promises at the border.
  
  
• The government contractor, DP Trucking LLC, is transporting the pieces of the wall north on Interstate 19 to Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona, where it is being auctioned through GovPlanet, a surplus government equipment auction marketplace.
  
  
• “They just started taking all the wall that was not used, which is still totally good and usable, and they started taking it northbound,” the agent said. “They’re pulling it all off the border.”
  
  
• Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), whose congressional district borders the Pinal Airpark where the material is being sold, said the Biden administration is “purposefully hamstringing” Trump before he takes office.
  
  
• “The Biden Administration is well aware they shouldn’t have reversed the construction of the border wall. If it’s true, they’re purposefully hamstringing an incoming president, it wouldn’t be shocking,” Crane told The Daily Wire. “Why would they want to see President Trump succeed with policies they aggressively sabotaged?”
  
  
• The long-time border patrol agent has seen political fights play out over the border before, and believes that the Biden administration is trying to stymie Trump’s ability to quickly secure the border as soon as he returns to office.
  
  
• Crane, the Arizona congressman, says the last-minute fire sale by the Biden administration is “a direct affront to the will of the people.”
  
  
• “The American people gave President Trump a mandate in November, which included the fulfillment of his plans to secure the border,” Crane said. “Any last-ditch attempt to obstruct this mandate by the Biden Administration would be a direct affront to the will of the people.”

'Warrior whose vote cannot be bought': Hundreds of vets pour out in support of Tulsi Gabbard for DNI

Fox News

Key Excerpts:

• Hundreds of veterans across the nation are offering their unequivocal support to former Democrat Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence under President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration, Fox News Digital has learned.
  
  
• "President Donald Trump’s selection of Tulsi Gabbard reflects a profound recognition of her steadfast dedication to our nation and her unwavering commitment to safeguarding the American people. While most Americans know Tulsi as a fearless and principled Congresswoman who stood up to entrenched political systems, we know her as a fellow veteran—one whose worldview was forged through the crucible of serving in combat zones and a lifelong devotion to service," reads a letter, "American Veterans for Tulsi Gabbard," which was published Monday and obtained by Fox News Digital.
  
  
• More than 250 veterans signed the letter, including high-profile and nationally known names such as retired Gen. Michael Flynn, former acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller, Arizona Rep. Rep. Eli Crane, Florida Rep. Brian Mast and political commentator Jack Posobiec.
  
  
• "Because of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, Tulsi answered the call of duty, enlisted in the Army, and stepped away from her position as a Hawaii State Representative when she volunteered to deploy to Iraq with her unit. Instead of using her political status to avoid deployment, Tulsi volunteered to serve in a medical unit in Iraq, directly facing the harsh realities, costs, and traumas of war," the letter continues.
  
  
• "Her commitment to service did not end there," it added, before pointing to Gabbard’s 22 years of standing "shoulder-to-shoulder with her fellow servicemembers," including when she served in the House.
  
  
• "As a Member of Congress and as a civilian, Tulsi has been a stalwart advocate for veterans' health concerning toxic exposures and cancer care as a result of our fellow veterans' military service. Tulsi’s life exemplifies a rare blend of selflessness, courage, and leadership—qualities desperately needed to reform and strengthen our intelligence community," the letter says.
  
  
• Nearly 70% of the veterans who signed the letter worked in special operations and/or intelligence, while about 54% of the signatories are retired service members, and the vast majority of signers overall saw combat while in the military, Fox News Digital learned.
  
  
• Trump nominated Gabbard just days after his election win over Democrat Vice President Harris last month, arguing Gabbard will bring a "fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength."
  
  
• The director of national intelligence leads the U.S. intelligence community, which includes overseeing the National Intelligence Program and advising the president on security matters.
  
  
• Gabbard has served as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves since 2021, after previously serving in the Hawaii Army National Guard for about 17 years.
  
  
• She was elected to the U.S. House representing Hawaii during the 2012 election cycle, serving as a Democrat until 2021. She did not seek re-election to that office after throwing her hat in the 2020 White House race.
  
  
• Gabbard left the Democratic Party in 2022, registering as an independent, before becoming a member of the GOP this year and offering her full endorsement of Trump amid his presidential campaign.
  
  
• She is anticipated to head to Capitol Hill this week to speak with members of the Senate Intelligence Committee and GOP leadership to rally support for her confirmation proceedings.
  
  
• Critics have attempted to paint Gabbard as a national security risk who is sympathetic to U.S. adversaries, a narrative the veterans combated in the letter.
  
  
• The veterans hit back at such critics, saying they are spreading "baseless lies" because they are "unable and unwilling to challenge the substance of her views."
  
  
• "We are appalled by the baseless attacks questioning Tulsi’s loyalty to our great nation. For over 20 years and across multiple combat deployments, Tulsi has risked her life to defend the safety, security and freedom of the American people. These attacks insult not only her, but every one of us Veterans who have served our country," the letter reads.
  
  
• "Tulsi’s patriotism, shaped on the battlefield, mirrors the values and aspirations of the American people far more than the failed policies of so called ‘experts’ in Washington, who have been part of the problem for too long."
  
  
• The veterans in their letter celebrated that Trump and his upcoming administration have "a clear mandate to enhance national security without engaging in needless wars or infringing on civil liberties" and that Gabbard will "carry out that mandate" if confirmed.

Coolidge pantry receives certificate of achievement

Pinal Central

Key Excerpts:

• COOLIDGE — Hope International Food Pantry brought a win to Coolidge by gaining recognition for their beneficial work.
  
  
• Pastor Anthony and Audri Warren accepted a certificate of achievement on Nov. 14 at the pantry, presented by Congressman Eli Crane’s office.
  
  
• “I think it was one of the greatest honors, right now, so far that we’ve got...,” Anthony said. “It was a great opportunity to let the community know and everybody know that what we’re doing is not in vain. We do this from our hearts and make sure that the people in this community are fed and they’re taken care of. That’s why we do what we do.”
  
  
• During the October Chamber of Commerce banquet, the pantry received the Nonprofit of the Year award.
  
  
• He knows they have better and greater things in their future; they’re on the right track.
  
  
• It meant a lot to Anthony for Coolidge to receive this recognition as the city tends to be overlooked, he said.
  
  
• He thanked Mayor Jon Thompson for showing up on the day they received the certificate; he’s always in their corner.
  
  
• “This is a win for Coolidge, not just for us and our volunteers,” Anthony said. “It’s not me. I could never do all this stuff. I want to give my wife and all the volunteers the credit because they make this thing run ... That’s our goal is always to be the best that we can be.”
  
  
• McKya Lamb started working for Crane’s office as a field representative three months ago. Her role involves being in communities when he can’t, such as regularly attending city and county meetings and community events.
  
  
• She also meets with individual constituents that need help with federal agencies such as delayed tax returns, passport, disability and Social Security assistance, immigration cases and more.
  
  
• The office has contacts with liaisons at federal agencies and can intervene on a constituent’s behalf.
  
  
• They’d chosen the pantry to receive a certificate of achievement as it helps Coolidge in a meaningful way. It feeds up to 200 families per week from the area, based entirely on volunteer efforts.
  
  
• Crane’s office has the opportunity to award certificates to businesses and organizations in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District contributing to the community in meaningful ways. They felt the pantry was doing just that.
  
  
• Lamb said the congressman remains an active advocate for small businesses, sitting on the Small Business Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and a former business owner himself for years.
  
  
• “He recognizes the vital role that these businesses play in local communities,” she said. “As such, he encourages our office to recognize small businesses that are making a difference, and we were inspired by the efforts of Hope International Food Pantry.”
  
  
• “It’s an honor for me to pay tribute to these hardworking businesses and organizations on behalf of Congressman Crane,” she continued. “It’s fulfilling to see these people recognized for the work they are doing!”
  
  
• As she covers Pinal County, she plans to actively keep an eye out for other organizations deserving of certificates.
  
  
• She’ll also meet with constituents in each Pinal County city in the coming months. She encourages anyone having issues with federal agencies or topics Crane should be aware of to schedule an appointment with her via email or phone at 928-460-0809.

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Last week, I spoke on the House floor to honor outgoing Chairman Robert Miguel of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

Chairman Miguel has been a strong leader focused on expanding economic growth and educational opportunities.

I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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Great seeing Arizona State Rep. Selina Bliss.