Capitol Report

With a lot of attention on the 2024 Republican primary, we discuss the candidates and the dynamics of the race, with Hogan Gidley, former White House Deputy Press Secretary during the Trump administration.To discuss the state of the economy amidst heightened pressure on the global banking system in the wake of the silicon valley bank collapse we are happy to have on CEO of public square Michael Seifert.There are more than 61-million disabled Americans living in the U.S. many of them are more than qualified to be employed in the country's labor market. Many aren't aware of this talent pool. Melissa Ortiz, who serves at the national center for public policy research as the senior adviser for the able Americans project. She spoke with NTD's Kelly Wright about the issue.

The republican-led house passed a bill to shine a spotlight into classrooms across the nation. The bill addresses content in curriculum and books, as well as gender transitioning for minors. We had a chance to speak with Congressman Bob Good of Virginia. Parental rights in education has been a focal point in his state in recent years. We examine some of the issues within the American education system, and what he thinks needs to be done.And more on the vaccine mandates. to learn more about covid regulation and other measures. Steve Deace is host of the Steve Deace show on Blazetv and author of the book: Rise of the Fourth Reich and we are happy to have him on to discuss.

For the first time, TikTok's new CEO was in the hot seat, as he faced heated questions from lawmakers. With democrats and republicans pushing a national TikTok ban, will we soon see an outright ban of the Chinese affiliated social media company? We'll hear from South Carolina congressman Ralph Norman, and congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri.

A decision on whether New York will indict trump is delayed again. Republicans in the house and senate are responding differently. Many in the house are quick to defend trump while senator under the leadership of Mitch McConnell are playing it a bit more reserved. To assess the latest developments of the prospects of former president trump being indicted we are happy to have attorney and founder of Legacy PAC, Jared Craig.A new bill in Congress that Republicans are prioritizing right now is H.R. 1, The Lower Energy Costs Act. The bill seeks to unleash America's potential of natural resources and ensure energy independence. Joining to discuss the bill, we just sat down with Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota.

President Biden signs legislation to declassify intelligence on Covid origins. This garnered strong bipartisan support as well as about China more broadly. What's it like cooperating on this issue? NTD's Steve Lance sat down with Congressman Dan Newhouse of Washington to find out.Chinese communist regime leader Xi Jinping is in Russia right now, meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Our next guess joins us to discuss the meeting, as well as U.S. foreign policy on China, and ways to decouple.President Biden yesterday vetoed a bill that aimed to push back against ESG investments. Congressman Mike Flood spoke with NTD's Steve Lance about the ESG movement, and critics concerns.

What are the implications of a potential Trump arrest? NTD's Steve Lance explored the issue with Congressman Andy Biggs of Arizona. Lawmakers on both the right and left are in unison when they condemn China's Xi cozying up with Putin as Russia carries out this war against Ukraine. What are the implications to international order? It doesn't stop with giving support to Russia. We speak with the director of China policy at Washington based think tank Center for Security Policy.As for President Biden's budget proposal for fiscal year 2024, the 6.9 trillion budget significantly raises taxes for corporations and the wealthy. The corporate tax rate would hit 28 percent, while the top individual tax rate would max out at 39.6 percent. NTD's Steve Lance sat down with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida to discuss.

The latest on the GOP's investigation into the Biden family's money trail. The Treasury department is now allowing the republican-led oversight committee to review suspicious activity reports generated by the Biden family's dealings with a Chinese energy company. We hear from Former FBI agent, Steve Friend, who will offer a unique take from an insiders perspective at the FBI. Our next guest sheds some light on some serious antisemitic trends in American politics, education, and culture. Jeff Berk is the founder of Truth Tells.

Amid the second largest bank failures in U-S history, President Biden defends the U-S banking system and tells Americans to rest assured. But some investors say they're concerned about how the government's actions could impact the market in the long-run. Congressman Mike Flood sits on the house financial services committee and he'll join us to assess the fallout from the collapse of silicon valley bank.We'll also hear from Thane Lawrie, a former CEO of one of Britains top 100 companies. What are some of the lessons that we can learn from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank?Various investigations happening on Capitol Hill are grabbing attention recently. What are the top concerns? Earlier, I had a chance to speak with chairman of the house oversight committee James Comer who's leading several of the investigations.

The second hearing on the weaponization of the federal government wrapped up this week. What are the key takeaways? How did the government respond to the allegations, and how will the American people react? Joining us to discuss, we're happy to have two guests- Jeremy Tedesco, Senior Counsel from Alliance Defending Freedom and Rob Henneke, Executive Director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.As the investigation into the origins of COVID continues, a group of Republican congressmen are pushing a bill related to the pandemic. It would treat the new W.H.O. accord on global pandemic responses as a treaty. I just sat down with Congressman Tom Tiffany to discuss his new legisaltion pushing back on the bill.

Kicking off a spending battle with Republicans, President Biden unveils his budget plan in Philadelphia. What's in it, and how Republicans are expected to respond. Zooming in on President Biden's budget proposal. We are joined by Ira Mehlman, the media director for Federation for American Immigration Reform.Joining us now to discuss more about the probe into the origins of the CCP virus, we sat down with Congressman Ronny Jackson. He's a member of the House select committee on the coronavirus pandemic. Does faith still have relevance to all that we are experiencing in American government and politics? AR Bernard, pastor of the Christian cultural center, counsels politicians, entertainers, and business leaders. NTD's Kelly Wright talked with the pastor about divine order in a changing culture, and finding a positive direction for government.

The house subcommittee probing the origins of covid is shining a spotlight on hypotheses once silenced and mocked as conspiracy theories. While lawmakers tell us getting to the bottom of the search will prove challenging, they won't cease trying. Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko sits on the committee to investigate the origins of COVID and was on the hill earlier today asking a series of questions to witnesses who came to testify and we are happy to have the congresswoman join us. Automaker Ford is investing $3.5 billion dollars in an electric vehicle battery factory in Michigan. This is after Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin rejected the investment in his state over Chinese involvement. Joining us next to discuss, we're happy to have Virginia House Delegate Emily Brewer.

Tik-Tok is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Chinese efforts to infiltrate America. To discuss Chinese infiltration, as well as efforts to stop them, we just had a chance to sit down with Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee.Illegal immigration is a trade that is highly lucrative for the Mexican cartels operating in the very area where the two Americans have just been killed. To discuss the border crisis, we sat down with Chad Wolf, former acting secretary of homeland security during the Trump administration.

NTD's Kelly Wright has a chance to sit down with freshman Congresswoman Harriet Hageman of Wyoming. She was elected last year to replace Liz Cheney as the lone representative of Wyoming.The Chinese Communist regime just announced that its boosting its military budget by 7.2% for the coming year. That marks the eighth consecutive year of single-digit percentage point increases, and makes its 2023 budget about double where it was 10 years ago. To discuss the significance of this, we sat down with John Sitilides, Geopolitical strategist at Trilogy Advisors.

A new house subcommittee is at work investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government. NTD's Steve Lance spoke with Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida, to learn about it. How serious is the threat from the Chinese Communist regime? NTD's Steve Lance spoke with Congressman Mark Alford from Missouri to find out. They also touched on the efforts to hold the CCP accountable for the pandemic and potential aid to Russia.

Congressman Keith Self of Texas explains how the threats posed by the Chinese regime and the crisis at the southern border are connected.A new type of artificial intelligence known as chat GPT has been in the spotlight recently for its success in a range of areas. But at the same time, many are raising concerns about the potential risks of such technology. To discuss this new chat-bot, we spoke with Jake Morabito, Director of Communications and Technology Task Force at the American Legislative Exchange Council.

The House select committee on competition with China just held its first meeting last night. Lawmakers highlighted the threat posed by the Chinese Communist regime, and its human rights abuses. We just sat down with Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina.President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is facing challenges in the Supreme Court. NTD's Kelly Wright spoke with Kilian Laverty to learn more about the case. Laverty is a policy manager with Freedom Works, a conservative advocacy group based in Washington D.C.

Rik Mehta, healthcare law professor at Georgetown university, joins us to discuss the COVID pandemic. Mehta is an entrepreneur, pharmacist, and former candidate for U.S. senate in New Jersey. The World Health Organization has come under scrutiny for the way it shielded the Chinese Communist Party from criticism in the early stages of the pandemic. Now the W.H.O could be postured to be a major voice in the United States for how future pandemics are handled. To weigh in, we have David Belle, former medical officer at the W.H.O and now a senior scholar at the Brownstone Institute.

We've seen massive disruptions to our supply chains over the past three years, including to our food supply. What did the pandemic teach us? And what are the biggest vulnerabilities of America's food supply? We spoke to President and CEO of the Center for Security Policy, Tommy Waller.Nate Fischer, co-founder and CEO of New Founding joins us to delve into the technology sector and the conservative movement. Is big tech a force against the conservative movement, or are the tides changing?

A new report finds that more than 3 million students are allowed to change their name and pronouns at school, without parental consent. Joining us to discuss the study, we have the author of the report. Angela Morabito, is the spokesperson for the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies and a former U.S. Department of Education press secretary.The Supreme Court is hearing a case involving Google and Section 230. Justices could decide to modify or even upend the law, which gives social media platforms protection from liability for their users' posts. Joining us now to discuss the case, we have James Czerniawsk, senior policy analyst in Technology and Innovation at Americans for Prosperity.

The U.S. has publicly warned China against sending weapons to Russia. The administration is now reportedly going to publish evidence of China considering just that. Joining us to discuss Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia, and the various threats the Chinese communist party poses, we have Congressman Peter Stauber of Minnesota. The 2024 presidential primary is getting crowded, with some candidates still under the radar. Dr. Rollan Roberts is an American businessman, government advisor, and now republican candidate for president recently announcing his candidacy for the 2024 presidential campaign. NTD's Kelly Wright sat down with with Roberts to discuss his 2024 bid.

President Biden wraps up his Poland trip with a pledge to bolster NATO. Yet Russia is highlighting deepened ties with China in a meeting between Putin and Beijing's top diplomat. Lawmakers are reacting to President Biden's visit to Ukraine and NATO allies in Europe. Joining us next to discuss this issue, we have Congressman Mike Lawler of New York. The House Oversight Committee is in the midst of investigating the origins of the COVID-19 virus. Congressman Brad Wenstrup is the chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. He is joining us now to discuss the investigation, and what they are trying to achieve.

In Poland, President Biden vows to maintain US support for Ukraine. But other potential 2024 contenders are weighing in as the amount of aid comes into question. To help us better understand President Biden's visit to Poland, we are happy to have with us Poland's Consul-General in New York Adrian Kubicki.The weaponization of the federal government has been under the spotlight, now that house committees are looking into some of the allegations. We spoke with Michael Waller, Senior Analyst for Strategy from the Center for Security Policy. Waller tells us about the concerning trend of less freedom of speech and government censorship.

To help us better understand the war in Ukraine, we sat down with Dr. Tom Lynch. Lynch is a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Center for Strategic Research at the Institute of National Strategic Studies of the National Defense University. He will discuss with us Russian President Vladimir Putin's possible objectives and potential next moves.It's been over two weeks since the train derailment in Ohio. How is the community of East Palestine doing in the aftermath? Joining us next to discuss the situation on the ground, we have Congressman Bill Johnson. His district covers the village of East Palestine, and he has been on site of the derailment over multiple days.

To help us better understand the situation with the Chinese spy balloon, we sat down with Doctor Tom Lynch a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Center for Strategic Research of the National Defense University. He'll help us place the balloon incident into the proper context of the Chinese regime's broader ambitions.Washington D-C is changing its criminal code. Will Congress be able to come together and act on it? Joining us next to discuss, we have the director of the Center for Law and Justice at the America First Policy Institute.

The train derailment in Ohio is causing a lot of concerns and raising a lot of questions. Joining us next to discuss the derailment, we have Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee. The Congressman sits on the House Oversight Committee, which is looking into the incident. Congressman Burchett will also discuss with us the Chinese spy balloon incursion, and the Biden administration's response to it.President Biden today addressing US-China relations and the US's future approach to unidentified flying objects. We hear from Senator Eric Schmitt, about the spy balloon and China threat.

Earlier this month, the House voted to pass a resolution that denounces socialism. All Republicans voted for the bill, as well as roughly half of the Democrats. Congresswoman Maria Salazar was a sponsor of the resolution.What's next for the pro-life movement? We saw the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. at the end of January, the first one since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade last year. What are the goals of the movement now? To discuss we spoke to Jason Jones, president and founder of the vulnerable people project. Here's a look at our fascinating discussion.

To discuss the Chinese spy balloon, as well as U.S. relations with the Chinese Communist regime, we have Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida. Congressman Waltz is a Colonel in the U.S. Army National Guard, with over 20 years of military service. The Chinese Communist Party is making headlines now more than ever as it aggressively postures to become the worlds next super power. With more perspective on the CCP's quest for global dominance and what can be done to stop it, we are happy to have on Nebraska Congressman Mike Flood.

Unprecedented in peacetime, fighter jets shot down four objects in nine days over North American airspace. Retired US Army commander Lt. Co Darin Gaub, who flew black hawk helicopters in multiple combat missions.Former vice president Mike Pence is the latest to find himself in possession of classified documents and the fallout from it. To discuss, we have author of the book Postgate and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, John O'Connor.

The Biden administration's handling of the Chinese spy balloon continues to face scrutiny. Joining us next to discuss, we have Christopher Miller. Miller served as the Former Acting Secretary of Defense during the last days of the Trump administration. He has just released a new book, called Soldier Secretary, and we are happy to have him on with us to discuss. Illicit drugs are making their way in at record levels as well. Joining us next, we spoke to two parents who lost their 15-year-old son to fentanyl overdose. They say the danger of illicit drugs like fentanyl, is that many people don't even realize they are taking it.

We hear from Congressman Tim Burchett who sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He spoke with NTD's Melina Wisecup about the state of the union and the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues, including the most recent Chinese spy balloon incident.Does the House GOP have a good reason to worry about the DOJ being used as a weapon to target Americans? I sat down with Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and asked him about it. We also talked about his recent action to protect kids from sexually explicit materials, which is catching headlines in his home state of Louisiana.

The spy balloon that China sent over U.S. airspace has many lawmakers concerned. What was the Chinese regime trying to achieve by sending it? To discuss the spy balloon, as well as the threat of the Chinese Communist regime more broadly, NTD's Melina Wisecup caught up with chairman of the house foreign relations committee Congressman Michael McCaul, here's a look.The House Oversight Committee today is holding a hearing with former Twitter executives. It's focused on Twitter's censorship of the Hunter Biden laptop story. To discuss online censorship, our Melina Wisecup spoke with member of the House Judiciary Committee Congressman Mike Johnson.

Bill Gertz, national security correspondent for The Washington Times. joins us to discuss the Chinese spy balloon. Gertz is a 20 year expert on the Chinese Communist regime, and he's published eight books on national security. Gertz will offer us his insights into the spy balloon incident, overall US-China Policy, and Speaker Kevin McCarthy's upcoming trip to Taiwan.The US is being joined by allies on export controls to dampen China's ability to compete in the advanced digital tech sector. To break down the significance of these economic policies, we spoke with Stephen Ezell from the the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

To learn more about the suspected Chinese spy balloon hovering over America, Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota joins us. The senator sits on the senate Armed Services committee. Prices at the pump are on the rise again. This is at a time of the year when prices are usually down. What factors are behind the latest gas prices? To discuss we spoke with Matt Coday, President and Founder of the Oil and Gas Workers Association.

To discuss the House bill denouncing socialism, we sat down with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa. She is a member of the newly-formed House select committee on the Chinese Communist Party. She also tells of the threats posed by socialism and the CCP. Have President Biden and former President Trump been treated differently over the discovery of classified documents? And how different are their situations? Joining us today to discuss the Biden files, we have Trump's attorney Christina Bobb. She was at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate when FBI agents searched the residence.

The International Religious Freedom Summit is ongoing this week in Washington D.C. we hear from U.S. Coast Guard Captain Daniel Mode. Mode has been a chaplain with the U.S. military for over 30 years and served with the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard. We discuss religious freedom in the military.We also hear from Rabbi Abraham Cooper about recent instances of anti-Semitism. Hell tells us how the pandemic and social media have amplified hate.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's has an upcoming trip to China. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford is raising concerns over China's human rights abuses, specifically those persecuted for their beliefs. We spoke to the senator.Earlier today, at the International Religious Freedom Summit, I sat down with the co-chair Katrina Lantos Swett. We talked about the bipartisan support for this cause, and also the challenges they're facing.

As the former president gears up for what is anticipated to be a hard fought primary, his toughest opponent will likely be Florida Governor Ron Desantis, if he decides to throw his hat in the ring as expected. To assess, we are happy to have former Senior Adviser and Counsel to President Trump, Jenna Ellis.Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is under fire and could lose her house committee assignments, including the House Foreign Relations committee. She's been under scrutiny for her comments on Jews and Israel. Joining us next to discuss Omar and anti-semitism, we have Dan Pollak from the Zionist Organization of America.

Former Congresswoman Mayra Flores was the first Mexican born member of the U.S. Congress. Flores, a former democrat turned Republican, has been a very outspoken voice when it comes to the matter of border security. We sat down with the former Texas congresswoman to discuss. More on China, as the Chinese Communist Party continues to play down the death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic inside of its borders. Rik Mehta is an attorney with a strong medical background as well and we are happy to have him on to discuss.

One of the latest focal points between Democrats and Republicans in Congress is the looming debt ceiling crisis. President Biden isn't planning to negotiate the limit with Republicans. Some House Democrats are proposing to eliminate the debt ceiling altogether. to discuss the dispute, we sat down with Virginia Congressman Bob Good. The state of Iowa just enacted a new bill that grants school choice. Parents will now have more opportunities to choose whether to send their children to private or public schools. To discuss, we sat down with member of the education committee Congresswoman Lisa McClain.

Classified documents are also discovered at former Vice President Mike Pence's home. This is causing even more concerns over how the Justice Department is responding to the different cases. Joining us to discuss the latest developments, we have South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman.Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin is leading an effort to build normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. He just introduced a bill in Congress that would officially end the one China policy. Under the current policy, the U.S. ended formal relations with Taiwan in 1979. Congressman Tiffany agreed to speak with us exclusively today to discuss the bill.

In addiction to the strategic petroleum reserve, Republicans in Congress are also turning their attention to energy infrastructure. To discuss the latest moves, we have Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma joining us. The senator just introduced his first bill, and it's about cross-border Energy Infrastructure. The bill aims to reduce federal regulation, and empower states to have more authority over their energy production.Right now in the U.S. job openings remain high despite rising inflation and talks of a recession. What's behind the current worker shortage? Joining us next to discuss the labor market, we have Thomas Savidge, Research Director at Center for State Fiscal Reform.

The U.S. national debt is now over $31 trillion dollars. The federal government hit the debt limit last week. To discuss fiscal discipline and the overall state of the economy, we spoke with Jonathan Williams, Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council.The lack of transparency regarding the pandemic situation in China is making a lot of countries and world organizations worried. The Chinese regime's official COVID death toll remains low, despite reports of hospitals and morgues being overwhelmed. Joining us now to discuss, we have Cindy Yu, Assistant Editor at the British magazine the Spectator, and host of the podcast Chinese Whispers.

One aspect of inflation that we don't hear much about is how the rising cost of diesel contributes to higher costs of goods. The cost of regular gas is roughly where it was last year, at around 3 dollars a gallon, but the change in the price of diesel gas is much more notable- it's gone up a dollar or more since last year. There are certain policies in place causing this. To break it down, here's Joe Trotter, the energy task force director at the American Legislative Exchange Council. New reports coming from China say that the country's population has dropped for the first time since 1961. This poses major challenges to their economy. And since the U.S. economy is intertwined with China, this is also expected to have impacts on the U.S. Joining us to discuss America's economic relationship with China, we have Ryan Yonk, Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research.

The classified documents found at President Biden's home are not going away. Today the Secret Service now saying they have logs of visitors to Biden's house and that they are willing to share. We have Bradley Thayer, director of China Policy at Center for Security Policy, to discuss the media coverage of the Biden files, as well as the involvement of the Chinese Communist Party in the Penn Biden Center.The Federal government's credit card continues to max out as they apply for yet another increase to the spending limit. Some say the damage has already been done, but are there solutions to get America's spending back in order? Here to discuss, we're happy to have on policy director at the Center for Renewing America, Paige Agostin.

The population of the worlds most populous nation is making headlines in recent days- China. This is raising questions over how a dramatic loss in population will impact China and beyond. To assess we're happy to have economic research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Joel Griffith.President Biden recently asked House Speaker McCarthy to increase the nation's debt ceiling without any conditions. McCarthy rejected his request. To find out whats at stake, we'll speak with Senior Associate Director of business and economic policy for the Bipartisan Policy Center, Rachel Snyderman.

The race for next chair of the Republican national committee is heating up as current chair Ronna McDaniel makes her bid for fourth term. Mark Meckler is president of Convention of States Action and we are happy to have him with us to discuss. The Chinese Communist Party is in the spotlight again as the world is watching how the CCP continues to handle the pandemic. Questions are being raised over what the actual number of Covid-19 deaths truly is inside of China. A number that is hard to get to, but the evidence is mounting that the number is far greater than what has been reported. Our next guest has spent a lot of time helping the Chinese people escape oppression, founder of Women's Rights Without Frontiers, Reggie Littlejohn.

To remember Dr. King's dedication to civil rights and the improving of race relations throughout the country, we have on Doctor Carol Swain joining us today. Dr Swain is a retired professor now a distinguished Senior Fellow at Texas Public Policy Foundation.The House recently passed an important bill on the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve. It bans the U.S. from exporting oil from the strategic reserve to China. In a rare show of bipartisanship, a large number of Democrats joined Republicans in voting for the bill. To discuss the bill we have a leading energy industry expert, Tom McNulty.

Congressman Tom Tiffany joins us to discuss President Biden's classified files and the Penn Biden Center's ties to the Chinese regime, as well as the house-passed "born alive" bill. The DOJ has now appointed a special counsel to investigate the Biden documents, as they did for Trump. As the details emerge, some are asking if President Biden will be held to the same standard as former President Trump. To discuss, we are happy to have our next guest, assistant professor of journalism at Liberty University's school of communication and digital content, Amy Bonebright.

Paul Kamenar, counsel for the National Legal and Policy Center, explains the implications of the recently disclosed classified documents in the possession of President Biden when he was Vice President.The Biden administration, this week, proposes a gas stove ban. It's meant to strengthen safety standards. But some republicans argue it isn't about health, but a push to restrict natural gas use. Next to discuss this latest flash point over energy, as well as the House-passed bill to ban China from the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, we sit down with Congressman Gary Palmer.

Most Americans are affected either directly or indirectly from the global supply chain shortage, following the global pandemic originating in communist China. Next, we welcome Keith Krach to discuss. He was a very successful CEO, as well as former under secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.Dr. Peter McCullough is a physician and highly regarded internist and cardiologist who is actually the most published medical doctor in his field. We just has a chance to sit down with Dr McCullough. We spoke to him about a range of vaccine related issues, starting with the military rollback of the vaccine mandate.

To discuss Biden's classified documents, I sat down with Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher. I also had a chance to ask him about the direction of the 118th congress and contested process to determine Speaker of the House.The new republican controlled house has wasted no time executing their agenda. Defunding the IRS top on their list and voting to do just that. To assess, we're happy to have with us President the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, David Williams.