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Leadership demands grit, clarity and conviction. SUMMARY On Long Blue Leadership, Congressman August Pfluger '00 reflects on these qualities through his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in the cockpit and as part of the U.S. House of Representatives. His story challenges every leader to ask where courage is calling them to go next. SHARE THIS PODCAST LINKEDIN  |  FACEBOOK    CONGRESSMAN PFLUGER'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS Courageous career leaps require conviction, timing and faith. Pfluger left active duty at 19 years and four months — a highly unconventional choice — demonstrating that major pivots sometimes require stepping into uncertainty. Work ethic is a lifelong differentiator. He emphasizes that he has never been “the best,” but has always been willing to outwork anyone. Hard work + grit consistently opened doors. Failure and setbacks shape long-term success. Missed opportunities at USAFA and earlier career disappointments taught him timing, resilience and long-term perspective. Leadership is transferable across domains. His fighter pilot and command experience directly enabled his political success — planning, debrief culture and thick skin all mapped over perfectly. Credibility requires deep study and prioritization. You cannot master everything; leaders must choose focus areas and know them cold so others trust their expertise. Humility, credibility and approachability are foundational leadership traits. These principles translate powerfully to Congress and team leadership. Family and faith must anchor leadership. His family's summer crisis reframed his priorities: “None of this matters if you don't take care of your family.” The nation needs more military and Academy graduates in public leadership. He stresses that only four USAFA grads have ever served in Congress — and more are needed to restore civility and mission-focused service. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force are under-resourced relative to global threats. Pfluger advocates vigorously for rebalancing defense spending to meet modern challenges. Self-reflection is critical to growth. Leaders must ask: How do I see myself? How do others see me? If those don't align, adjust the work ethic, mindset or behaviors accordingly.   CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction & Biography 01:44 — Opening Remarks 01:47 — Leaving Active Duty at 19 Years and 4 Months 04:06 — Why Run for Office? 05:40 — Family, Faith & Influences 07:14 — Representing His Hometown District 08:29 — Learning to Represent a District 11:07 — Work Ethic and USAFA Foundations 12:22 — Failure, Setbacks & Long-Term Rewards 15:10 — Unexpected Assignments Becoming Career High Points 17:24 — Pentagon, Fellowship & NSC 19:49 — USAFA Grads in Congress 21:03 — Role of the Board of Visitors 23:24 — Key Focus Areas for the Board of Visitors 25:11 — Top National Security Challenges 27:13 — Balancing Congress, Leadership, and Family 29:01 — Leadership Style & Decision-Making 30:40 — Humble, Credible, Approachable 33:38 — Building Credibility as a Younger Leader 34:43 — What's Next: A More United Country 37:29 — Daily Habits for Growth 39:37 — Advice for Emerging Leaders 41:24 — Final Reflections & Call to Action 43:45 — Closing Thoughts & Outro   ABOUT CONGRESSMAN PFLUGER BIO U.S. Rep. August Pfluger '00 is serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represents 20 counties in Texas' 11th Congressional District. After graduating from the U.S Air Force Academy, he served in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve for 25 years as an F-22 and F-15 pilot with over 300 combat hours. In Congress, he is chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the largest caucus on Capitol Hill. He is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. 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In this edition of Long Blue Leadership, we're honored to welcome a distinguished leader whose career spans military service, national security and public office, Congressman August Pfluger is a proud graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Class of 2000, and currently represents the 11th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering Congress, Congressman Pfluger served for nearly two decades in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of colonel. He is currently a member of the Air Force Reserve as an F-15 and F-22 fighter pilot. He logged over 300 combat hours in defense of our nation. He has also served as a member of the National Security Council, bringing strategic insight to some of the most complex global threats we face today. Since taking office in 2021 Congressman Pfluger has remained deeply committed to strengthening our national defense. He currently serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee to critical platforms from which he continues to represent and lead. He is the chairman of the Republican Study Committee and serves as the chairman of the Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors, appointed to the BOV by the speaker of the house in 2023 and elected by his colleagues to serve as chair. Whether in the halls of Congress or in the cockpit, Congressman Pfluger's career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to courageous service and leadership. Congressman Pfluger, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Rep. August Pfluger 1:44 Thank you, Naviere. It's honor to be here with you.   Naviere Walkewicz 1:47 Well, we are so glad to have you. And there's something that I want to jump right into, because it really occurred to me how odd this is, but you served for nearly two decades, and when I say nearly two decades in the Air Force, 19 years and four months, and then you pulled the plug, you didn't go to retirement right then. Can we talk about that a little bit? Rep. August Pfluger 2:09 Well, this is not something that most financial advisers would advise you of doing. And I'll tell you, this was a journey in faith, because at almost 20 years. September of 2019, we made a decision, my wife and I made a decision to run for Congress, which meant that we got out of the active duty, joined the Reserve, and started a campaign, something that just a month prior, we had absolutely no intention of doing, and had not even talked about doing. Running for office was something that was always of interest, but certainly not at 19 years and four months. So the opportunity came up, had a couple of phone calls from friends and family to say that the representative who represented my hometown and where I grew up was retiring after 16 years, and a lot of factors. And I'll really take you down this faith journey, a lot of factors happened that we couldn't ignore. And we literally moved back to my hometown of San Angelo that I had not lived in for over 20 years, and started a campaign, which, as you can imagine, was, I mean, it took a lot of courage for my wife, from my family, three little girls, who we uprooted and went through this. But I'm so glad that we did it. But it wasn't without, you know, I can say anxiety and just, you know, the fear, the unknown maybe, and not knowing exactly what would happen. So when you say and use the words, we burned the ships. That was the moment in time that we literally burned the ships and ran a campaign with every piece of our heart and soul. Naviere Walkewicz 3:48 Wow. Well, let's talk about that a little bit, because, you know, we have listeners that make these pivotal moments in their careers. They make these decisions that really shaped them. What was it about that time, other than the incumbent was going to retire. Like, why you? Why then, you know? Let's talk about that a little bit more. Rep. August Pfluger 4:06 Well, this is pre-Covid. And the thought of running for office always sounds good. You know, if you have that interest, you're like, “OK, that'd be great.” Well, then when you kind of get down to the brass tax that you're going to have to put in 14- to 16-hour days and learn how to talk to people about what's important in this district that then it kind of changes things. But honestly, there were signs and things that pointed me and my wife in this direction that we couldn't ignore. And when you look at this type of district, I mean, it's really, in the past 100 years, there's only been about six representatives. So it's not one of those things you say, “Well, maybe we'll wait for next time.” The opportunity was there, there was a window of time. It was about 30 days where we had to make a decision to literally move from northern Virginia back to Texas and start a whole new career. And ended doing so forego the pension for what would now be five or six years, because I've had to work as a reservist to, you know, kind of get back to that point. So there was a financial piece to it. There was a career that was, was going very well that, you know, maybe, are we giving that up? And what happens if we don't win? And then, you know, all these unknowns. So I will say it was, it was definitely the biggest professional decision that I've ever made in my career. Naviere Walkewicz 5:40 So you talked about some of your family members — you had phone calls. It sounds like, your faith and your family are a big part of your decision making. And, when you go forward with things, I think you've talked about your grandfather having been someone that inspired you to go into the Air Force. You know, who are those key players in your family that have really inspired you in your big leadership decisions. Rep. August Pfluger 6:02 Yes, you're right. I had two grandfathers that served in World War II. One was a pilot, and that that led me to make the first decision to go to the Air Force Academy. And that stayed with me. We had nobody in my family who was in politics. I mean, not a single person. In fact, a lot of my family, I had several great uncles and different family members that I'm close to, and they said, “What?” Like, ”What are — you sure you want to do this? And why? Don't you have a really good Air Force career and you've been able to, you know, rise in the ranks and all the things that you've tried to do?” But I honestly — it was kind of a word of wisdom to say, “If you're going to do this, have some good reasons.” Like, “Why do you want to do this?” And the district that I get to represent in my hometown, we have military bases, agriculture and energy, and I love all three of those things. And I think of those as national security-level entities that really dovetail very nicely with my first part of my professional career. Naviere Walkewicz 7:14 That makes sense. So it really was an extension — this new path in your journey was really an extension of what you had done in uniform and active duty and now being able to give it back to your hometown district and the patrons in there as well. Rep. August Pfluger 7:30 Absolutely. And in the campaign I talked about how important it was to be able to provide our own food. We have a lot of cattle ranchers there that are in my district, that you don't want to be dependent on some other country, especially an adversarial country, for your food needs. And the same thing for energy production: that you can't be dependent for energy needs on your adversaries. So those were things that I was able to really talk about, and I mean, oh my gosh, after I actually was elected and got into office, I mean, they became front and center and still are of that discussion. And I think that was the really interesting piece about having been deployed. We were stationed all over the world, almost seven years outside of the United States, on three different continents, and to be able to tie it together and kind of bring that back home and communicate why this place where I grew up and now where I live and where I represent is so important to our national security? Naviere Walkewicz 8:29 Well, you talked a little bit about earlier, about you weren't sure if you were going to get elected, and then when you did, you had to go out and talk to people and really understand the challenges. What is that journey like when it's completely new, right? It's not the same. It's you're not getting into a cockpit. You're not an instructor pilot now. Now you are — you're representing all of them. How do you how do you approach that new path? Because I think that's something when our leaders take this leap of faith and they're looking at, well, how do I approach it? It's completely different from anything I've done. I think they'd like to know how you did it so well. Rep. August Pfluger 8:59 Well, thanks for the question. It was a huge challenge in being a squadron commander, having been an instructor pilot or a mission commander, and having led in actual combat, that that was everything. I mean, I didn't know anything about politics, but what I did know was how to map out a plan and how to put the pieces and parts together. And I knew that nobody was going to outwork me. I mean, come on, you know, when you have a SAMI on Saturday morning, you got to wake up and make your bed and do all the things to get that weekend pass. I mean, you're going to work hard. And so I knew that I had a competitive advantage on the work ethic and the ability to plan and so really, the thing that I realize now, now six years later, is that I think people — what they really appreciated was that I wasn't a career politician, that the things that I was saying and campaigning on were like true passions, and they weren't empty promises. I told them this is what I'm going to do, and I'm proud to report I've done every single one of those things that I told them that I would do, and it's because we were instructed so well, both at school and then as members of the active-duty Air Force about how to follow through and be persistent and just carry through with what you said you're going to do. I mean, integrity is a big piece of this, but I will tell you also that now staying in touch after being elected, elected, I travel throughout these 20 counties all the time, and you have to have some thick skin, because you're going to get some feedback from people that is not always flattering, and they're going to ask you, “Well, why did you vote this way, or what happened here, and why are you not doing this? And this is expensive.” And, I mean, so you have to be willing to take that feedback, which, by the way, sitting in a fighter pilot debrief — I mean, that was the perfect training for having thick skin, to understand that what people are trying to tell you: Is it critical? Without substance? That you really need to listen to them and try to solve these problems? Naviere Walkewicz 11:07 So earlier, you had talked about, I think there are these things that you did at the Academy. No one is going to outwork you have. You always been that type of person, someone that, you know, just kind of works really hard. Or is that something that you kind of developed at the Academy. Rep. August Pfluger 11:21 I developed it at the Academy. But I would say I came in with a with a good work ethic and then was challenged by our classmates, who are amazing, you know? It's like, “Oh my gosh, I'm really not that smart and not that fast and not that… you know, whatever,” because you see all these amazing people. But yes, work ethic was, I mean, I look at it now, having administered how many nominations to service academies? I mean, dozens and dozens of kids that I've gotten a chance to work with over the past five years who are absolutely incredible. I'm like, I don't know if I could get in at this point in time, because they're just incredible. And I had to work very hard at everything I ever did, everything I ever achieved, was because of hard work. It wasn't because I was the best. It was because I just, at the end of the day, worked very hard to get it. I think that's something that's a lesson that we learned during four years at the Academy, but it served me very well in this profession. Naviere Walkewicz 12:22 Was there a particular time at the Academy where you worked really hard and it didn't go your way? And, you know, how did you overcome that? Because I think sometimes the outcome is, “If I if I give it all and I work really hard, I'm going to get to where I want to go.” And if that wasn't the case, how did that actually change the trajectory or shape you? Rep. August Pfluger 12:42 There were multiple times at the Academy that you work hard for something. I mean, I came in as a recruited athlete, had some injuries, and so didn't get a chance to finish all four years that that was hard to go through that process, and it just didn't work out. And or you're just not good enough. And then that was the case too for me, on the football team. But they're just better people, which is awesome and that, but that shaped who I am now, because it is not just about how hard you work. That's a huge piece of it. But you also have to have good timing. You have to have some luck. You have to be in the right place and have been brought up by the right people. And when the when the opportunity strikes you, you've got to be able to take advantage of that timing to do that. And that those lessons — I absolutely remember that there was one instance where I really, really wanted to go to do this exchange program in Egypt, and they were going to bring some of the political science department over there. Well, apparently my grades were not in the right area to be selected for this program. I think I was an alternate or something, unless that's good, that's — it's not nothing. But I was very disappointed, because I thought I worked hard, you know, maybe not hard enough on the grades, but had worked hard to be a part of the conversation, to go. Well, didn't get a chance to do it. So always had that in the back of my mind. Well, I went to Egypt, but it was as a congressman. I led a congressional delegation of six or seven members. We met with the president of Egypt and had very serious conversations about the negotiation for what Gaza has now with the peace deal that we have gotten to and had a, you know, went to the president's palace, got to sit down right next to him and talk to him for over an hour. So I always kept that in the back of my mind that I was going to Egypt one day. Naviere Walkewicz 14:37 That's right. And honestly, you worked really, really hard. You didn't get there, but it kept you — kept that fire going, because you knew at some point you're going to, so it did end up working out, in that case, for sure. You know, one of the things that I find really interesting and fascinating about you is, as you talk about these different experiences you've had, you said they've shaped you. And when you're in the military, can you share a time when you maybe we're in a position that it wasn't what you'd hoped for. You thought it was going to be, but you found it to be incredibly rewarding. Was there anything in that kind of space that happened to you? Rep. August Pfluger 15:10 Yes, several times. You know you want things, you think you want things, and then it doesn't work out. You don't get selected. And always in the back of my mind, every young lieutenant wants to be a weapons officer wants to then be a squadron commander of a fighter squadron, and that's just the competitive side of this. And I was no different when it came time to select who the next squadron commanders were going to be. I'll never forget: My operations group commander came to be and he said, “Well, we got a problem. We have six really talented lieutenant colonels. You're all promoted below the zone, and we have four squadrons, so we're going to have to figure out a Plan B for a couple of you, and I've got something in mind for you.” He said, “I think that you should go be a deployed squadron, commander of an OSS, an operational support squadron.” He said, “We've got a war going on, a conflict with ISIS, and you'd be great.” Well, that's not exactly an easy conversation to go home and to tell your spouse: “Oh, I just got told that I was going to deploy. I'm not going to be a fighter squadron commander here. I'm going to go somewhere else, and I'll be gone a year.” So that was hard, but oh my goodness, what an experience professionally. Obviously, I missed my family, but this was the height of the conflict against ISIS. I had hundreds of people that I got a chance to work with, command, flying combat missions, doing something that mattered, working with our international partners. You know, we were on an Emirati base, and so I worked with the Emiratis on a daily basis, because we had almost 20 different weapon systems, 20 different aircraft there and it was the highlight of my professional career. So God had a plan. It worked out much better than I could have ever engineered, and it turned out — minus the fact that I had to be gone for a year; obviously, nobody likes that — but it turned out to be the best professional year of my Air Force career. Naviere Walkewicz 17:13 I find that really interesting because that — so would that have been the last kind of position you held before going into the move for Congress? Is that correct? Rep. August Pfluger 17:24 You know, actually, I came back — was PCSed to the Pentagon, worked for the chief of staff of the Air Force, General Goldfein, OK, went to a year of War College equivalent in D.C., a fellowship program, and then was assigned to the White House, to the National Security Council, for just about two and a half months before we made — three months before we made the decision to run for Congress. Naviere Walkewicz 17:49 So just a couple things happened after that. [Laughs]. What an amazing run, and the amazing leaders that you got to work with. So was that experience that when you were deployed as a squadron commander and then coming back, did that help shape your thoughts specifically to the Congress role, because you talked about the very three important things, right? Energy, you know, national security and there was one more… and agriculture. Thank you. And so, you know, did that all kind of get settled in when you were in that transition piece from, you know, squadron commander, to your time at the Pentagon in the White House area. Rep. August Pfluger 18:26 Absolutely, I had a year as a deployed squadron commander, came back and worked a year at the Pentagon, which I didn't know how lucky that was. Most people get there two or three years, but work directly for the chief of staff. Heard all of the conversations between Gen. Goldfein and Secretary Heather Wilson and then had a year where I studied at a think tank on Middle East policy. It could not have been a better education with a little bit of time in the White House to prepare me to run for Congress. You look back on that, you go, “Oh, so that's why.” “Oh, these steps were to prepare for this job now,” which I mean, just the fact that, as a member of Congress, I've probably met with 10 or 15 heads of states, one on one, presidents from different countries around the world, and to have that education, to be able to speak intelligently, at least somewhat intelligently, on these issues. Took that the steps that I just went through right there. Naviere Walkewicz 19:31 And you know, something that I think is really interesting to what you just said, working with Gen. Goldfein and with Secretary Wilson, you know, there are so few Academy graduates that have had the opportunities to serve in Congress and to be in the role that you are. How many Academy, Air Force Academy grads we have now have that have done this? Rep. August Pfluger 19:49 There's two currently serving, myself and Don Davis, opposite sides of the aisle, but great friends, and there were only two prior, so there's only been four. And the first two were Heather Wilson was the first Martha McSally, I'll never forget when I got elected. Heather Wilson called me and she said, “Congratulations, you're finally keeping up with us ladies.” And I thought it was great. But you know, we need more graduates, honestly. And I don't care who's listening to this, what side of the aisle you're on, we need more air force academy graduates. There are nine West Pointers currently serving, and seven from Annapolis currently serving, and we've only had four total. Naviere Walkewicz 20:30 All right, it's out there now. We've got our, you know, got our calling. So here we go. You know, I want to ask you a question about, you know, being in Congress, you are on several committees, and you're in leading roles in them. Let's talk a little bit. First about, if you don't mind, I'd like to talk about the Board of Visitors, because I think it's a great opportunity for our graduates to understand actually what the Board of Visitors actually does. So if you don't mind, kind of sharing in your words, you know what your priorities are with the Board of Visitors and what that looks like. I think it'd be really helpful in educating our listeners. Rep. August Pfluger 21:03 Well. Thank you. It's an honor to be on the Board of Visitors. It's statutorily set up by Congress decades ago, and it basically provides an avenue of oversight, something that is appointed both legislatively, by the speaker of the house and by the Senate majority leader and also the president. And, you know, we've got a number of several grads, but a number of senators and congressmen. And, you know, again, one of these timing things that I didn't necessarily intend to run for the chairmanship, but we needed, I think, a graduate to do that, and am proud to be the chairman of this group. You know, Charlie Kirk was on this board, and what a tragic situation that was. We've got a number of really passionate leaders, and our job really is to interact with the institution, to ask questions and to report back directly to the Secretary of War and into the Secretary of the Air Force on the health and welfare of the institution, on any other issues that we think are important. And for me, kind of the driving principle is that I love this institution, the leadership lessons that I learned there and those that I hear from so many graduates are important well beyond military service. They're important for the rest of a graduate's life. And I want to make sure that everything that is going on there, the resources that are needed there, the schedule and the curriculum and the ability to train the next generation of young warriors, both for the space and the Air Force, are the best in the country, and that we are prepared no matter what, that those graduates can go do their job. So it really is an honor to be on the board, but then to be the chairman of it. Naviere Walkewicz 23:03 I can imagine that, and I think it really speaks volumes, the fact that, you know, you're so passionate about it, you've taken what you've had from the Academy, you've applied it in this role. What are the first things that I think you're looking at? You said you talked about the resources and kind of the schedule and things that are happening at the academy. What are the key things that you're looking at right now as a Board of Visitors? Rep. August Pfluger 23:24 Well, I think to start with, I mean, we all know you wake up early, you go bed late, and you're trying to cram, you know, 28 hours into 24 and so the No. 1 thing that I want to see and work through is, how are we continuing to innovate with the best training possible, so that, you know, you can't teach the solution to every problem, but you want to teach a framework of how to think, and that, you know, there's going to be cadets that are challenged through their academic studies, there's going to be cadets that are challenged through their military studies. There's going to be cadets that are challenged athletically, and some that get all three of those, obviously, we all get got all three. But no matter which piece of the puzzle fills, you know, their time, they should get the training that teaches them how to respond in stressful situations, that teaches them how to function as a team, and that that offers them the opportunity to honestly, to experience a little bit of failure, while also knowing that success is right down the road, and that with a little grit, a little determination and a little persistence, that they're going to get there, and that is a challenge, I mean, In a resource-confined environment that we have right now that that's a big challenge, but that's why we have legislators, Senators and House members, They can go fight for those resources to make sure that they're getting that training that they need. Naviere Walkewicz 24:56 Thank you for sharing that you know, I think when you talk about having that framework to critically work through whatever is coming at you, and, you know, fighting for resources. Can you share what is the greatest challenge that you're faced with right now and how you're working through it? Rep. August Pfluger 25:11 Yeah, absolutely. I mean, just, you know, from a military standpoint, I'm obviously very biased on what air power and space power does I mean the army will deploy to certain locations. In the Navy will deploy to certain locations. But the Air Force and the Space Force are everywhere. We're in every theater. We've been in every conflict. We are the constant and I don't think resource wise, that that our Department of the Air Force is receiving the resources that it needs proportionately speaking to the threat that we face. We're the smallest and the oldest that we've ever been, and we need to change that immediately. As chairman — you mentioned I was chairman of the Republican Study Committee. What is that? Well, it's a 189-member caucus, committee, policy committee...   Naviere Walkewicz 26:01 It's the largest one, right?   Rep. August Pfluger 26:02 It's huge. It's the largest committee in Congress, and we meet weekly with Cabinet members and other leaders to discuss policy. But this has been something that I've been passionate about, which we have to take advantage of an environment where some more resources are being put towards our military, and I want to make sure that a larger portion of those go to the Department of the Air Force to meet the threat. And that's just a neat opportunity that it's a competitive election. I had to get elected by my peers. You know, 188 other congressmen and women from across the country. I had to run an election to get elected to it, and now trying to communicate to them why the business of Air and Space power is so important, but, but I'm we're slowly but surely getting there. Naviere Walkewicz 26:53 Well, I'm not sure where you have time when you're you know, you're doing so many things, you're on the road, meeting with your constituents. You're leading. You know these major committees, the Board of Visitors, as chair. Can you talk about how you're balancing? You know, you always talked about being your family is really important to you. How are you balancing that? What does that look like for someone in a leadership role? Rep. August Pfluger 27:13 Well, it's obviously the biggest challenge that any of us face, which is making sure that you take care of the most fundamental and important piece of your life, which is your family and being gone. I mean, I go to Washington, D.C., on Monday, and generally come home Thursday or Friday, and that's about three weeks out of every four. So my wife, is the most important piece of this, because she allows me to do this, and I couldn't do it without her, honestly. And then secondly, you know, we had a scare this summer because two of my girls were at Camp Mystic. And you know, that was that really brought things back to such a fundamental level that, you know, my No. 1 job on this earth is to be a husband and a father, a person of faith. And I'll tell you that that was, that was a transformational moment in it, just in my in my life, because when you have two daughters that were that thankfully came home and in then you see 27 others that didn't, that they knew that we knew the families and we were close to that. This has put everything back into perspective, that the service that I'm doing should be focused on a foundation of family and faith, and that none of it matters if you don't take care of that. Naviere Walkewicz 28:41 So what does that look like in how you lead? How does that shape the decisions you make in your role in Congress, as a reservist? And then for our listeners, you know, how do they put those important things first in the midst of having to make other decisions professionally? Rep. August Pfluger 29:01 I think a lot of it is, maybe not so much, the “what” in the decision, but it's the “how,” you know, you carry yourself, and you know on the other side of the aisle. I mean, I'm going to fight policies that I don't agree with all day long. But I think the how I do that, what I want my daughters to know is that they had a dad that was very firm in his beliefs. So I think that's, you know, when I look at it kind of like from the, “OK, what's important?” OK, being a good dad, not just saying the right things, but actually going and carrying those out. I think the how you carry them out is really important. And then, you know the specifics of legislation. There are things that, if I believe in in taking care of the American family, then there are things that I'm going to advocate for, not, not to make this to political of a discussion, but I think you can see through my track record that that I have focused on those things that would help strengthen the family, Naviere Walkewicz 30:08 The “how” is really, it's part of your legacy, right? And I think that's what your children are seeing as well, in the way that you, you, you do what you do. And I think as leaders, that's something really important to be thinking about. So I'm really thankful that you shared that example. Shared that example. Have you found that your leadership style has evolved, or has it already always been kind of rooted in you know, who you've been and you've just kind of tweaked it a little bit? Or have you seen yourself evolve more than you would have expected? Rep. August Pfluger 30:40 Yes, it has evolved, but, and I hope for the better, we'd have to ask others what they think of that, but, but, you know, look, growing up in a professionally in a fighter squadron, there were three tenants that they even though I didn't go to weapon school, they teach you this to be humble, credible and approachable. I mean, think about that. Those are the core tenants of who our lead warriors are, and that is not what you see. When you think of politicians. You think, Well, they're braggadocious and annoying. And you know, OK, and I hope I don't fall into that category. I need to do some self-reflection every once while, but, but I've got a staff of almost 40 people, and I have 434 other colleagues that you have to work with. So you better believe that you've got to be humble because there are people who are better than you in every category. You better believe that being approachable in this job is really important, because people are going to come to you and they're going to need something, or you're going to need something from them, and if you don't have the credibility of what you're talking about or what you're leading, then you're not going to get anything done. And so I've really had to work on all three of those things since I was elected to make sure that tying that to a servant leadership model. We started out in 2021, and I told my team, I said, we are going to do everything we possibly can to make other people that I am working with, other congressmen and women better. And they said, Wait, what? I said, Yeah, this isn't about me getting the limelight. We will get plenty of limelight, but let's work on giving other people the credit, giving other people the opportunities, calling on their expertise, pushing them up. And it will all work out, and we will achieve everything we wanted to achieve for the district that I represent, and it was just like this lightning bolt of it was so antithetical to the way that many people in Congress think. And I am not saying that we have changed the world, but when you're elected to basically a conference-wide position like I am, then you really have hard conversations with people, and those conversations people said, You know what, you've helped me out. I'm going to vote for you. And that meant everything, Naviere Walkewicz 33:08 Humble, approachable, credible, what great lessons for our leaders. And I think that translates across anything you're doing. Of the three, it seems that credible would probably be the hardest to achieve, right? It's a time-based thing. How would you recommend that our leaders, especially those that are growing in their leadership roles, achieve that when they don't necessarily have the time right in? Rep. August Pfluger 33:38 It's so hard, but that grit, that determination, I mean, the study, the thing, all the things we learned, you know, it's like they give you. The academic instructors are like a torture chamber, because they know you can't study everything, so you have to prioritize, which is a lesson I think I still draw on today. But I think that credibility comes from if you're going to be an expert in something, you've got to study it. You've got to know it, and people have to trust you. So when you tell them something, it has to be the truth, and they have to know well, I don't know that particular policy issue, but I know Pfluger does, because, you know he did that in his career. He studied that. So I think that grit and that determination and the prioritization of your time is so important, you can't do it all. I mean, we just can't. You have to. You have to make a choice, and those choices have to then go towards the goals that you're setting for yourself. Naviere Walkewicz 34:32 Excellent, excellent lessons. So you've accomplished so much since 2021, you know? What's next? What are you trying to work towards next? Rep. August Pfluger 34:43 I mean, there's so many different like policy issues I'm not going to bore you with. Let's just talk about the big picture, the elephant in the room, which is how divided our country is, and it's heartbreaking to see. You know, I think back to like, the aftermath of 911 I literally 911 happened two weeks prior to my pilot training graduation. You as a Class of '99 were right in the same boat. I mean, we were our professional careers were turned upside down, but our country came together, and that that was kind of the I think that that was the best thing to see how many people that were divided on whatever lines kind of came together. We're very divided, and it is hard to see and from I want to see an end of the radical sides of our parties and a normal conversation. We should be able to have a normal debate in Congress about whatever issues of spending and things like that. And we should be able to then slap each other on the back and say, Yeah, good job you won that one. Or, you know, good job I won this one. That should be kind of the norm. And I've got so many good friends who are Democrats that it's there, but the pull to radicalization is it's alive and well. And to be honest, this is why we need more Academy graduates who are doing this type of work, whether it's running for local office or running for Congress or Senate or whatever, because we get it. We get it from being a part of something that was greater than ourselves and being a part of a mission that it wasn't about, I it was literally about the team of success. And I think it's, it's veterans that are in these leadership positions that are going to help be a part of this, so that that really, I really do want to see that that doesn't mean that I'm not going to fight tooth and nail for policy that I believe in, which is partisan at times. And I'm OK with that, but what I'm not OK with is demonizing somebody for having a different belief. Let's go fight the merits of it, but not, not the character of the other person. Naviere Walkewicz 37:03 Thank you for sharing that. I think, you know, just putting the elephant on the table, I think, is really important. That's what it is about conversation. It's about dialog and so thank you for sharing that. For sure, this has been an incredible conversation. We've kind of navigated different parts of your career, you know, your leadership journey, maybe, if I could ask you this, what is something you're doing every day, Congressman Pfluger, to be better? Rep. August Pfluger 37:29 I think, in faith life, really trying to tie in spiritually, and to not be the one in control, trying to be more present in in my family's life, I'm going to give you three or four. So, you know, just being more intentional, putting the phone down, like if I'm going to sit down with my kids and be there, because I could be on the phone 24 hours a day. So put the phone down, talk to my wife be engaged, and that that's really that, that, I think that's a challenge for anybody who is in any adult right now, quite frankly, but especially those that are in leadership positions, which all of our graduates are, and so just put the phone down and being engaged, and it's hard. It's like, “Oh, I got to take care of this, you know, I got to call that person back. We've got to do this.” But you know that is, I think that that is probably the No. 1 thing that then allows a stronger faith life, a stronger relationship with my family. Physically, still taking the Air Force PT test, got a 99 last year. Was very proud of that and so trying to stay physically fit.   Naviere Walkewicz 38:48 That's outstanding!   Rep. August Pfluger 38:49 There are some other graduates who have challenged me with that. You may know Joel Neeb? A classmate of yours.   Naviere Walkewicz 38:58 Oh yeah! I know Thor.   Rep. August Pfluger 39:00 Thor is awesome. And he's been such an inspiration. I could name 100 people, but he said he's a really good inspiration to so many people. And on all the things that you just the things that I answered for your question, he's been a good inspiration on. Naviere Walkewicz 39:15 I would agree with that wholeheartedly. Yes. Well, thank you for that. Can you also share, you know, knowing what you know now through the years that you've experienced, you know your hardships, the triumphs — what would you share with our growing leaders that they can do today to help them be stronger down the road? Rep. August Pfluger 39:37 You know, I think some self-reflection, like, how do you see yourself, and how does the world see you? And is this — does it match up? Because if it's different, if your opinion of yourself is higher than that of what other people are thinking and your work ethic and what you're bringing to the to the table, then then you need to do some self-reflection. And I again, I got back to my career as a fighter pilot, which was perfect for politics. You know, you got to learn to work as a team. You have people debriefing you, and there's critical thoughts on your actions, of how you perform. But I think any leader, it needs to first have the grit to be able to stick with it. It's not always the best person that gets the job, but I can promise you, the person who keeps seeking that job and has that drive, they're going to get there. That has been the story of my life and self-reflection, to go What's stopping me from getting there is probably the key, as long as you have that grit, that self-reflection, to have some clarity for whatever goal you want to achieve. That's my humble opinion of what I would tell myself 15 years ago. Naviere Walkewicz 41:00 Wow. And I think that does kind of give us a moment to just sit in it and think about that as we are, you know, trying to be our best selves and to continue to evolve as leaders. What a great way to do that, right? Just reflect some self-reflection. I want to make sure we have an opportunity. If there's anything that I didn't ask you, that you feel is really important to share with our listeners. What would that be? Rep. August Pfluger 41:24 Well, there were a couple of things. No. 1, I was trying to think back — because your Class of '99 and I'm Class of 2000 — on whether or not I had to get in the front-leaning rest and recite John Stuart Mill's poem, or not. I can't remember that, so maybe I snuck by.   Naviere Walkewicz 41:45 Definitely a front-leaning rest kind of gal. I have pretty strong abs. I can handle that.   Rep. August Pfluger 41:51 You know, I just, I want to go back to what how important our institution is, because we're in that other dimension. We're in the air, in the space domain. We're solving problems in our professional career that I mean, think about where we've come since the Wright Brothers demonstrated we could fly and now, you know all the things that we're doing in air and space, and that's because of our graduates. And you know, I just, I really want to have a call out to our graduates that your leadership in a variety of ways is needed. It's needed in the business community, in Fortune 500 companies. It's needed in your local communities. It's needed at the national level of politics; there are several candidates for Congress right now who are graduates. I'm helping them, and I will help anybody. I don't care what party you are, of course, I have my favorite, but I will help any person who is looking to run for something like this. This is what I know now. But we really do need your leadership in order to bring the temperature down, to unite our country, to make sure that we're going to be successful. It's not if it's a matter of when we're going to face that next big, truly existential threat and challenge to our country. And guess what? I trust the people that were right there next to be in the front, winning rest, reciting all of those quotes and having to do a little bit harder of a standard in our four years of education than other institutions. And so I trust our graduates, but we need you, and we really need you to take that opportunity and serve in any possible way that you can. Naviere Walkewicz 43:45 Wow. Thank you for sharing that. I think that that is a perfect way a call to action, so to speak, for all of us you know the service after the service, so this has been incredible. Congressman Pfluger, thank you for your time today. Rep. August Pfluger 43:57 Well, Naviere, thank you for reaching so many graduates and looking forward to a Bitton Army and Navy again next year. Naviere Walkewicz 44:04 That's right next year. Well, you know, as I reflect on this conversation, you know, one theme really rises above others, courage, the grit, you know, not just the courage we often associate with the battlefield or moments of crises, but the quiet, steady courage that it takes to lead with conviction every day, Congressman Pfluger reminded us that true leadership means standing firm in your values even when the path may be uncertain or the stakes may be high, it's the kind of courage that doesn't seek comfort, but instead answers to responsibility. So as you think about your own leadership journey, ask yourself, Where is courage calling you? Where is that grit gonna take you? Whether it's in the workplace, in your community or your personal life, lean into those moments, because courage, real, principled, humble, courage is what transforms good leaders into great ones. Thank you for listening to this edition of Long Blue Leadership. If you know someone who needs encouraging words in their leadership journey, please share this podcast with them as well. I'm Naviere Walkewicz. Until next time.   KEYWORDS August Pfluger, Long Blue Leadership Podcast, U.S. Air Force Academy, leadership lessons, congressional service, fighter pilot, national security, grit and resilience, service after service, Air Force Board of Visitors, faith and family leadership, career transition, public service, humble credible approachable, air and space power.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

Story 1: With Obamacare subsidies expiring soon, President Donald Trump's approval rating falling, and a nationwide redistricting battle altering the landscape of Congress, should Republicans be concerned about next year's midterms? Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joins Will to discuss the Republican's midterm strategy, and also share his thoughts on the Brown University shooter manhunt and the apparent homicide of Rob Reiner and his wife. Story 2: In the wake of Sunday's shooting at a Hanukkah Celebration in Australia, the country has announced plans to tighten up its gun laws. However, is access to firearms what caused this tragedy, or an unchecked immigration system? Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee and Air Force fighter pilot, helps Will break it down. Plus, Congressman Pfluger shares his thoughts on how the state of the economy and healthcare will play out during midterms. Story 3: Will brings in The Crew to debate the state of this year's end of football season, from Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons both suffering ACL tears and the Kansas City Chiefs being excluded from of the NFL playoffs, to Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠@willcainnews⁠⁠)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Washington is full of both. Yesterday, Stigall was on Capitol Hill talking with the former. Members of the House's Republican Study Committee. Their objective was to message to you that first, they have an agenda they believe is working and two, they're not done. It's ultimately up to you if you like what you hear or not. We'll have bonus content coming later in the week featuring even more members who didn't make it today's show. Today, you'll hear Rep. Tom Emmer go OFF on his governor Tim Walz, Rep. Eric Burlison with a real idea to fix Obamacare, and Rep. August Pfluger of Texas explains what the RSC is all about. Plus, are Crisis Pregnancy Centers targets of New Jersey government? Sure seems that way and it seems like that what Justice Clarence Thomas thought. Hear his aggressive line of question directed at New Jersey's Attorney General's office, and Carrie Severino of the Judicial Network explains the case in full. Plus, the governor of West Virginia updates us on the health of the surviving Guardsman and the two grieving families in his state after they were ambushed by a terrorist on the streets of Washington D.C. And can you believe - of all places - they're still mandating the stupid shot for school kids?! -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome Congressman August Pfluger from Texas, a key figure in shaping conservative policies in Congress. Congressman Pfluger discusses his groundbreaking legislation, the Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act, aimed at addressing the threats posed by AI in the realm of terrorism. He also shares insights on the current state of health care legislation, the importance of affordable housing, and the need for regulatory reform to enhance economic growth. Later, we dissect the recent COP 30 climate summit held in Brazil, where the absence of the Trump administration raised eyebrows. Mark Morano from climatedepot.com brings firsthand insights from the event, revealing how the summit turned into a chaotic spectacle, from clear-cut forests to inadequate facilities. We discuss the shifting narratives around climate change and how recent articles suggest that the climate movement may be losing momentum. Finally, we explore the evolving landscape of journalism at the Pentagon with Jerry Dunleavy, chief investigative correspondent for Just the News. As the Pentagon opens its doors to new reporters, Dunleavy shares insights on the critical military issues facing the U.S., including the ongoing discussions about Venezuela and the implications of recent military movements.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today on The Scott Jennings Show, Scott Jennings is live with breaking Supreme Court rulings, and Managing Editor at Newsbusters Chris Houck discusses the media blackout on a brutal crime in North Carolina. Plus, Congressman August Pfluger on Capitol Hill. It’s sharp commentary, unapologetic opinion, and interviews you won’t hear anywhere else.Keep up with the Trump Administration when you subscribe to The Trump Report. This email brings you daily highlights from the Oval Office, right to your inbox, 5 days a week. Subscribe today at http://salempodcastnetwork.com/trumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Rudy Ykam discusses the implications of President Trump's recent visit to Capitol Hill, and highlights a transformative bill aimed at overhauling American governance and spending, which encapsulates decades of conservative ideas. Congressman August Pfluger from Texas discusses the historic legislative efforts currently taking place in Congress. He shares insights on the repeal of the Biden administration's natural gas tax and the importance of energy security for America. Congressman Pfluger also highlights the bipartisan support for significant legislation aimed at protecting families from explicit images online and the ongoing efforts to address Iran's nuclear ambitions. Additional interview with The Wellness Company's Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Peter McCullough discusses former President Biden's recent cancer diagnosis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Congressman August Pfluger—Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, decorated Air Force veteran, and proud seventh-generation Texan—for an in-depth conversation on the path forward for America's economy, energy independence, and national security. Congressman Pfluger discusses why predictability in the tax code is essential for families, entrepreneurs, and innovators alike. As the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act faces expiration, Pfluger makes the case for why extending—and ideally making permanent—those provisions is not just a matter of policy, but a critical step to preserve America's competitive edge and avoid economic backsliding. He also shares how the Republican Study Committee, now the largest conservative caucus in Congress with 189 members, is working to restore fiscal discipline, protect family-owned farms from devastating inheritance taxes, and ensure American businesses have the confidence to invest and grow. The conversation dives into the real-world impact of smart tax policy, using examples like a small business in rural Ohio that was able to give employees a 40% raise thanks to the Trump tax cuts. Congressman Pfluger also breaks down the growing demand for domestic energy production—driven in part by rising electricity needs from data centers and AI—and why energy security is inseparable from national security. Representing one of the largest and most quintessentially Texan districts in the country, Congressman Pfluger shares what makes his constituents special, why the Permian Basin is a story of American innovation, and what it means to fight for the freedom and opportunity they hold dear. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how principled leadership, clear policy direction, and bold vision can help secure a stronger future for all Americans.

Hugh discusses the SCOTUS birthright citizenship case, the tax bill, and Biden's decline coverage, with Rep. August Pfluger, John Ashbrook, Rep. Steve Scalise, Shalom Laam, Seth Mandel, Sen. Jon Husted, and Jim Talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Failla has the day off, so the always-reliable Paul Gleiser from KTBB in Tyler, Texas answered the call to guest host Fox Across America. Paul tells us why he believes President Trump is doing everything in his power to lead a resurrection of America. He then welcomes in former Trump 2024 Deputy Communications Director Caroline Sunshine, who offers her commentary on that analogy. Texas Republican Congressman and Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger stresses the importance of getting the president's agenda enshrined into law through the GOP-backed, ‘big, beautiful bill'. Elections Correspondent for The Federalist Brianna Lyman slams the media's dishonest framing about the so-called ‘Maryland man' who was in the U.S. illegally and recently deported to El Salvador. Florida Republican Congressman Greg Steube gives his take on why Democratic lawmakers still aren't getting the message on how the American electorate feels about certain issues. PLUS, White House Faith Office director Jenny Korn checks in to talk about how the White House has been celebrating Holy Week and Passover. [00:00:00] Paul Gleiser's monologue on the ‘Resurrection of America' under Trump [00:18:50] Caroline Sunshine [00:37:07] Rep. August Pfluger [00:55:30] Brianna Lyman [01:13:50] Paul takes The Quiz [01:24:55] Rep. Greg Steube [01:32:30] Jenny Korn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congressman August Pfluger is part of a new group of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans in Congress trying to work together on behalf of Veterans and national defense. The Congressman told DFW's Morning News that it's called the 'For Country Caucus.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is using his executive power to rip the lid off the deep state’s most egregious fraud, waste, and abuse—starting with USAID. But what about Congress? Reps. Keith Self and August Pfluger join The Kevin Roberts Show to reveal how they're working to codify Trump's reforms, gut the bureaucracy, and put America back on […]

President Trump is using his executive power to rip the lid off the deep state's most egregious fraud, waste, and abuse—starting with USAID. But what about Congress? Reps. Keith Self and August Pfluger join The Kevin Roberts Show to reveal how they're working to codify Trump's reforms, gut the bureaucracy, and put America back on the path to military strength and fiscal sanity. From cutting trillions in waste to dismantling Biden's radical policies, this episode breaks down the real fight for America's future.About Rep. Pfluger: Serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman August Pfluger represents 20 counties in Texas' 11th Congressional District, including Brownwood, Killeen, Llano, Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. August grew up in San Angelo, where he lives with his wife Camille and three daughters. August graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy before serving in the military for twenty years as a decorated fighter pilot and squadron commander, including two deployments to Syria and Northern Iraq. August also served on the United States National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump's first presidency and still serves as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. In Congress, August is the first Member to represent Midland and Odessa on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He also serves as Chairman of the Republican Study Committee – the largest caucus of conservatives on Capitol Hill – and as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Additionally, August co-founded the MACH 1 Caucus and the Texas Ag Task Force. He is a conservative Republican, a proud husband and father, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.About Rep. Self: Keith Self was born in a military hospital during his father's service in the United States Army and was raised in Texas.  After graduation from High School in Amarillo, he accepted an appointment to The United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began a 25-year career of service to our country.Keith's Army tours included Airborne Infantry Platoon Leader, Airborne Infantry Company Commander, Special Forces Detachment Commander and Special Forces Company Commander.  His service took him to Europe, the Middle East, and the Pentagon, where he worked on the most sensitive military programs.  He deployed to Grenada, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraqi Freedom. During his career, Keith received the Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Joint Staff Badge.  He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.Upon retiring from the Army, Keith was elected County Judge in Collin County, TX, in 2006.  He served three consecutive terms before retiring in 2018.Keith and his wife Tracy have been happily married since his graduation from West Point.  They reside in McKinney, TX and are active members in their church and local community.

Threats to America are at an all time high. Our national security and law enforcement professionals have warned us. Our military leaders are preparing for anything and everything. Representative August Pfluger is the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. He is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texas's 11th District. He is also an Air Force Academy graduate and an F-22 fighter pilot with over 300 combat hours. As a member of the bi-partisan military Veterans alliance, the For Country Caucus, one of his biggest efforts is to build coalitions across the aisle. With Homeland Security, terror threats and nation-state brinksmanship front and center, Fran Racioppi sat down with the Congressman to ask him what exactly the biggest threats to America are. They dug into the theory of an imminent terror attack, what the battlefield with China really looks like, and why preventing denial of service attacks and the cyber-security risks against America's critical infrastructure should be at the top of the priority list.They also discussed the future of SOF on an undefined battlefield, how the reduction of fraud, waste and abuse will open up funds for discretionary spending, and why disagreement should be encouraged; but when the decision is made, everyone needs to get in line and execute. Watch, listen or read our conversation from Congressman Pfluger's office. Don't miss our full coverage from Capitol Hill. Special thanks to For Country Caucus for setting up this series. HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Introduction02:55 Veterans in Congress02:35 Terror Threat To America04:45 Cyber Threats10:01 Future role of Special Operations11:47 Lessons from Service in CongressQUOTES“There's a level of trust when you know that somebody else has served.”“It starts with just transparency. We live in a dangerous world. It's not just a terrorism threat.”“These non-nation state actors and even nation state sponsored cyber activities lie in that grey zone.” “That's where we're really vulnerable is some of the smaller communities, some of the smaller banks, some of the smaller entities that provide these services. Denial of services. That's what we're worried about.” “Every dollar of improper payment that is going somewhere else is a dollar we're not spending on security.”“SOF plays a huge role in deterrence. That to me is worth its weight in gold.” Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are brought to you by University of Health and Performance and are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of my guests and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy, nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Anti-vax "experts" are blaming the Texas measles outbreak on the measles outbreak itself - and are theorizing that the outbreak was engineered as an attack on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/texas-measles-outbreak-anti-vaccine-advocates-blame-shot-rcna193478...The case count is now up to 128, with cases popping up 250 miles from the Gaines County epicenter: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/18/texas-measles-outbreak-climbs/...The Republican mayor of Brownfield, Texas - in Terry County which has seen 21 measles cases so far - bravely attests that he believes in vaccines: https://apnews.com/article/measles-texas-new-mexico-mmr-outbreak-vaccines-408371700e3ab548777bf0354e586549...The Texas measles outbreak is rightly seen as the first major public health response failure of the second Trump administration: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/texas-measles-outbreak-vaccine-trump-100-newsletter-rcna193543Massive federal budget cuts proposed by Congressional Republicans will likely impact Medicaid - which would certainly impact thousands of Texas children: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2025/02/26/texas-children-will-be-in-danger-with-medicaid-proposed-cuts/...Even as things are now, Texas is dead last in the U.S. for health care coverage for kids: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/26/texas-children-chip-medicaid-uninsured/Governor Abbott issues full-throated condemnation of a proposed Muslim residential development in northeast Texas: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/planned-muslim-community-near-dallasGovernor Abbott apparently has no plans to ramp down the billions it's spending on Operation Lone Star, even as federal border enforcement ramps up: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/greg-abbott-border-spending-trump-20187542.phpCivil rights groups are demanding that the Fort Worth Police Department return photos by a world-renowned artist that it confiscated from an exhibit at the Modern Art Museum: https://www.chron.com/culture/arts/article/museum-fort-worth-mann-photos-20181456.phpSan Angelo Rep. August Pfluger has been fundraising on the idea that Donald Trump should serve a third term as President: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/25/pfluger-texas-fundraising-trump-third-term/We celebrate Black History Month throughout February! See a great essay on this year's celebration, happening amidst so much turmoil, and a listing of related events happening across Texas:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org/blog/black-history-month-2025-celebrating-texas-culture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...Check out a terrific essay for Black History Month by Progress Texas Institute Board Chair Louis Bedford:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org/blog/trickle-down-diversity-doesn%E2%80%99t-work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Kicking off the new afternoon/evening timeslot, Hugh covers the news of the day and talks with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, Congressman August Pfluger of Texas' 11th district, followed by Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova, Senator Tom Cotton, Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), and Bethany Mandel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We close 2024 with a look back at some of our top episodes this year and end with a look forward into 2025 with EPSA's President and CEO Todd Snitchler. Listen in for thoughts on gas-electric coordination from 2024's NARUC President Julie Fedorchak, highlights from our 3rd annual Competitive Power Summit, and a glimpse into the top conversation of the year: the impact of AI, data centers, and other new technologies on load growth – and the role competitive power suppliers have in supporting the energy expansion. We'll close out the episode with a 2024 debrief and an outlook for 2025 from EPSA President and CEO and Energy Solutions host Todd Snitchler.Guests:Julie Fedorchak, North Dakota Public Service Commission, Congresswoman-elect (ND), NARUCJim Robb, NERCChristi Tezak, ClearView Energy Partners LLC Kelly Speakes-Backman, Invenergy Aftab Khan, PJM InterconnectionRep. August Pfluger, Texas (R-11)  Derrick Kulalapai, United AssociationWatch: Competitive Power Summit Recordings Register: EPSA Competitive Power Summit 2025 Listen: ENERGY RUSH: Expert Voices Talk Rising Power Demand Liked this episode? Share it on X @EPSANews or LinkedIn at Electric Power Supply Association. Want more competitive power updates? Sign up for our monthly Power Moves newsletter.

Tercer Milenio 360 Internacional - 13/12/24 August Pfluger, congresista republicano y presidente del comité de seguridad nacional de la cámara, pide a Joe Biden, derribar todo objeto anómalo que sea detectado en el espacio aéreo de los Estados Unidos. La noche del 3 de diciembre en Oregon, Estados Unidos, la tripulación de dos vuelos comerciales reporta extraños objetos en el aire a la torre de control. Imágenes sorprendentes en Miami, Florida y Santa Cruz, California, se trata de sistemas aéreos no identificados luminosos.

On today's program: Nathaniel Moran, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Texas, comments on South Korean President Yoon's declaration of martial law in his country as well as President Biden's full pardon of his son Hunter. Dr. Robert

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Congressman August Pfluger took questions from San Angelo residents last night, a barber shop is handing out free turkeys for Thanksgiving, a man was arrested for threatening a woman with a knife, and Glenmore Shopping Center is for sale. Also, Ryan Chadwick talks about the San Angelo Central Bobcat's All-District Award Winners. Today's Top Stories: Teenagers Wanted for String of Robberies in Texas Using Fake Marketplace Profiles (11/26/2024)Here's When to Expect the Worst Thanksgiving Traffic on I-10 (11/26/2024)Majestic Studio & Lounge Giving Away Free Turkeys for Thanksgiving (11/26/2024)San Angelo State Park Announces Holiday Hours and Closures (11/26/2024)San Angelo's Glenmore Shopping Center for Sale (11/26/2024)Couple Arrested After Fleeing Walmart Theft on Sherwood Way (11/26/2024)It's The Most Whata-full Time of the Year! (11/26/2024)San Angelo Man Arrested for Threatening Woman With Knife (11/26/2024)Boy Calls 911 for Homework Help; Deputy Steps In (11/26/2024)100 MW Data Center Coming to West Texas as Part of Expansion (11/26/2024)Dictionary.com Names ‘Demure' 2024 Word of the Year (11/26/2024)Here's What's Open and Closed in San Angelo on Thanksgiving (11/26/2024)VIDEO: Takeaways from Congressman Pfluger's San Angelo Town Hall (11/26/2024)San Angelo's Tour of Lights to Return for 31st Year (11/26/2024)8 Central Bobcats Earn First-Team Honors on All-District 2-6A Football Team (11/26/2024)Celebrate the Holiday Season Outside at a Texas State Park (11/26/2024)First Freeze of the Season Likely by Friday Morning (11/26/2024)Large-Scale Drug Possession and DWI Tops Booking Report (11/26/2024)Angelo State Volleyball Earns No. 1 Seed in South Central Regional (11/25/2024)FTC Leak Targets Energy CEO Amid $60 Billion Exxon Deal, Lawmakers Demand Probe (11/25/2024) 

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, Prop A passed for San Angelo ISD, and two men are on the run from law enforcement.Also, Joe Hyde and Yantis Green sit down with Congressman August Pfluger at the Arc Light Bar & Grill and Hector Guevara with the Lake View Chiefs talks about the matchup with Andrews. Today's Top Stories: San Angelo Voters Approve $6M for Teacher Pay, Campus Security (11/06/2024)San Angelo Military Wife Reunites with Husband After Deployment, Capturing Moment on Camera (11/06/2024)Water Circus Arrives at San Angelo's Sunset Mall (11/06/2024)City Offices Closed for Veterans Day; Fairmount Cemetery to Host Ceremony (11/06/2024)Law Enforcement in Sonora Searching for Suspect After High-Speed Pursuit (11/06/2024)Angelo State Students to Showcase Diverse Research at Annual Symposium (11/06/2024)Warmer Today, Severe Storms Possible Thursday (11/06/2024)Top 5 Football Games to Watch in West Texas This Week (11/06/2024)2024 West Texas High School Volleyball Playoff Schedule (11/06/2024)Indecency with a Child and Family Violence Tops Booking Report (11/06/2024)Trump Elected 47th President (11/06/2024)Tom Green County Election Results (11/05/2024)AP: Trump Wins Texas in 2024 Presidential Race (11/05/2024)Everything San Angelo Needs to Know About How to Vote on November 5 (11/05/2024)Trent Man Killed in Crash at Unlit Intersection on Motorized Device (11/05/2024)City Hall Annex Closed Again Wednesday Due to Electrical Outage (11/05/2024)Man Dies After Car Strikes Utility Pole on US 277 in Haskell County (11/05/2024)Tom Green County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Help Locating Suspect in Pursuit (11/05/2024)San Angelo Police Department Welcomes New Officer (11/05/2024)San Angelo and Abilene Experience Hottest October on Record (11/05/2024)Angelo State Percussion Ensemble to Present Free Fall Concert Featuring Contemporary Works (11/05/2024) 

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Unidad Park has reopened, Big Lots is closing its doors, and a familiar face is returning to San Angelo Stadium for the Odessa Permian Panthers.Also, Ryan Chadwick spoke with Wall Hawks head coach Craig Slaughter and Ethan Michaelwicz, and then Bob Bluthardt with Fort Concho is in the studio. Today's Top Stories:Family of Drowned Twins Seeks Support Through GoFundMe for Funeral Expenses (10/17/2024)Solve a Chilling Mystery at Fort Concho Before Spooky Events End (10/17/2024)August Pfluger to Host 'Pfluger Pfest 2024' Featuring Kevin Fowler (10/17/2024)Red-Hot Rams Continue Conference Title Pursuit at Midwestern State (10/17/2024)San Angelo Big Lots Set to Close as Part of Nationwide Shutdown (10/17/2024)Another Earthquake Shakes West Texas (10/17/2024)Sam Singleton Returns to San Angelo Stadium as Part of Permian Coaching Staff (10/17/2024)'Bussin with the Boys' Host Offers 'Comment' to National News Agency (10/17/2024)TDLR: Ensure Your Heating System is Safe and Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks This Fall (10/17/2024)$4 Million Worth of Cocaine Found Hidden in Texas Cargo Truck (10/17/2024)First Financial Bank Volunteers Build Beds for Kids and Paint Mural Wall During Day of Service (10/17/2024)Angelo State Receives $500,000 for Athletics Endowment (10/17/2024)Whataburger Releases First-Ever Book and Puzzle Collection for Fans (10/17/2024)Unidad Park Playground Reopens After Maintenance Work (10/17/2024)Crash North of Eden Leaves One Car Engulfed in Flames, Another With Entrapment (10/17/2024)Mild Weather Expected in San Angelo Through the Weekend (10/17/2024)Spooky: 'October Surprise' Could Come Late on Election Night (10/17/2024)Aggravated Assault and Repeat DWI Top Booking Report (10/17/2024)Darby and Colleagues Intervene to Stop Today's Execution of Death Row Inmate (10/17/2024)Odessa Babysitter Fell Asleep After Leaving Twins in Bathtub, Both Drown (10/16/2024) 

Today on LIVE! Daily News, a stabbing suspect barricaded himself in a shed before surrendering to San Angelo Police over the weekend, an area arms dealer was sentenced, and August Pfluger was at Goodfellow AFB this morning.Also, Bobcat's Head Coach Mark Smith talks about the team's first win and Bob Bluthardt is in studio from Fort Concho. Today's Top Stories: Bodycam Footage Shows Arrest of Suspect in Apparent Assassination Attempt on Trump (09/16/2024)Garbage Truck Fire Investigated at Pulliam Street (09/16/2024)Up and Down Saloon is Open for Business (09/16/2024)Reagan County Sheriff's Office Confirms No Threat to Schools (09/16/2024)Rep. Pfluger and Rep. Calvert Visit Goodfellow AFB, Emphasize Importance of Upgrades (09/16/2024)TPWD: White-tailed Deer Population Looks Strong Ahead of Archery-Only Season (09/16/2024)Texas High School Football State Rankings: Week 4 (09/16/2024)West Texas High School Football District Standings (09/16/2024)Information Regarding Barricaded Stabbing Suspect Released (09/16/2024)Donate Blood & You Could Win $5,000 (09/16/2024)San Angelo Arms Dealer Takes Plea Deal for Murder of Jacob Hernandez (09/16/2024)Above-Normal Temps to Persist Through Saturday (09/16/2024)Bailout Incident Reported on Interstate 10, Near Sonora (09/16/2024)Suspect Identified in Alleged Donald Trump Assassination Attempt (09/16/2024)Aggravated Assault and Terroristic Threat Top Booking Report (09/16/2024)WATCH: Bloodshed & Mangled Metal at Northside Crash (09/15/2024)Trump Safe Following Shooting at His Golf Course, Campaign Says (09/15/2024)Lane Closures Planned on Loop 378 for Corridor Improvement Project (09/15/2024)

Today on LIVE! Daily News, the Goodfellow Air Force Base hosted career day this morning, an Angelo State student was will serve as Congressman August Pfluger's intern this fall, and expect more and more rain over the weekend and into next week.Also, a ton of sports news out of ASU, high school volleyball rankings, and COVER1 is back this Friday!Today's Top Stories:Semi-Trailer Hauling Cantaloupes Overturns Near Big Spring (08/28/2024)Texas Tech Celebrates the End of 'The Campaign for Fearless Champions' (08/28/2024)West Texas Oil Field Crash Wrecks Two Work Trucks (08/28/2024)Santa Anna Woman Dies, 7-Year-Old Injured in U.S. 283 Crash (08/28/2024)Missouri Man Files Lawsuit After 18-Wheeler Crash in Big Spring (08/28/2024)Where Does Texas Rank in Retail Theft? (08/28/2024)Couple Kidnapped and Assaulted, Lamborghini Stolen; Six Men Arrested (08/28/2024)Unclaimed $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Set to Expire (08/28/2024)Bronte Showdown One of State's Best Small-School Volleyball Tournaments (08/28/2024)Eight Dead, Dozens Sickened in Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats (08/28/2024)Theft Investigations Underway in Odessa (08/28/2024)San Angelo Police Department Issues Flood Advisory (08/28/2024)FBI Releases New Photos of Gun Used in Trump Assassination Attempt (08/28/2024)Texas CBP Officers Seize $3M in Cocaine (08/28/2024)Jewish Man Assaulted by Stranger Shouting Anti-Semitic Slur (08/28/2024)Traffic Alert for Aug. 29: Temporary Stop at Jackson Street and Knickerbocker Road (08/28/2024)Rapper Lil Baby Arrested in Vegas for Allegedly Carrying Concealed Weapon Without Permit (08/28/2024)Dramatic Footage Shows Tree Nearly Striking Cyclist (08/28/2024)Texas to Host World's Largest Steam Locomotive During Fall Tour (08/28/2024)ASU Rambelles Soccer Picked 3rd in LSC Preseason Poll (08/28/2024)Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season (08/28/2024)GALLERY: Goodfellow AFB Hosts 'Air Force Career Day' for Potential Recruits (08/28/2024)Fifth Death This Month at Grand Canyon: Man Dies After Boat Capsizes (08/28/2024)Fish With Human-Like Teeth Caught in Texas Lake (08/28/2024)Angelo State Student Chosen for Internship Program in Washington, D.C. (08/28/2024)Texas High School Volleyball State Rankings (08/28/2024)Cowboys to Sign Former Second Round Pick (08/28/2024)San Angelo Central Volleyball Suffers First Loss of Season (08/28/2024)Lake View Chiefs Begin Season With Road Trip to Fort Stockton (08/28/2024)Sex Offender Violation and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity Top Booking Report (08/28/2024)Angelo State Belles Tennis Named LSC Academic Champions (08/27/2024)Children's Book Battery Ignites Car Seat (08/27/2024) 

To meet the nation's rising demand for electricity, we need to build a lot of power generation, and fast, and keep what we have. What's the best way to get there? What policies and market foundations can best incentivize the investment and enable the buildout needed while mitigating costs and keeping the grid reliable? In part 1 of the final episode of our four-part series exploring the challenge and opportunity presented by rising power demand, we interview state and national policy leaders Texas Representative August Pfluger and Arizona Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson.Liked this episode? Share it on X @EPSANews or LinkedIn at Electric Power Supply Association. Want more competitive power updates? Sign up for our monthly Power Moves newsletter.

On Today's LIVE! Daily News, San Angelo welcomed new American citizens this morning. Angelo State's Rambunctious Week kicked off today, and an 18-year-old was indicted for credit card abuse. Also, Laqueta Shelburne from Concho Valley Republican Women stops by the LIVE! studio to talk about Books to Borders and why August Pfluger will not attend the meeting.In Sports, the Angelo State Rams bring a dangerous wide receiver group to 2024, and Miles Head Coach Jason Wilhelm talks about his team ahead of their second scrimmage. In case you missed it, here are some of the biggest stories from today:San Angelo Man Arrested on Child P0rn Charges Following Investigation (08/21/2024)Nita Vannoy Volleyball Tournament Returns for 47th Year (08/21/2024)Texas CBP Seizes More than 90,000 Rounds of Ammo Leaving U.S. (08/21/2024)Teen Indicted for Debit Card Abuse Following Sunset Mall Theft (08/21/2024)San Angelo Breaks All-Time Heat Record for Aug. 21 (08/21/2024)Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes New U.S. Citizens in San Angelo (08/21/2024)Central Volleyball Standout Emilee Sikora Commits to Lubbock Christian University (08/21/2024)ASU: 'Rambunctious Week' Begins Today (08/21/2024)Texas Man Convicted For Stealing Diesel Across State (08/21/2024)Mega Millions Jackpot Rolls Over; Estimated at $527 Million (08/21/2024)Angelo State Rams Facing Big Question at Quarterback (08/21/2024)Theft and Assault Causing Bodily Injury Top Booking Report (08/21/2024)Record Heat Reported in Abilene, San Angelo Nears All-Time High (08/20/2024)Victims Identified in Odessa Plane Crash (08/20/2024)Fire Breaks Out at Home on Parkview Drive (08/20/2024)Hydrogen Hubs Threaten to Drain West Texas of Water (08/20/2024)Angelo State Brings Back a Dangerous WR Group in 2024 (08/20/2024)Officer Convicted in George Floyd's Death Transferred to West Texas Prison (08/20/2024)San Angelo Police: Avoid Grape Creek Road Due to Fire and Police Activity (08/20/2024)Rep. Pfluger's Team Closes 3,000 Cases, Recovers $9.4M for 11th District of Texas (08/20/2024) 

Jimmy Failla is heading down to Jersey for another big stand-up show, so Texas radio legend Paul Gleiser agreed to pinch-hit for him on Fox Across America. Paul tells us his thesis for why President Biden has taken action to protect illegal immigrants already here in the U.S. from deportation. Trump 2024 campaign Deputy Communications Director Caroline Sunshine talks about how former President Trump's immigration policies were aimed at keeping people in the U.S. safe, something she says Biden refuses to do. Texas Republican Congressman August Pfluger explains what the House can do over the next few months to try and secure the border. Co-host of “The Big Money Show” Taylor Riggs drops in to share her thoughts on why California's new $20 minimum wage law is crippling the fast food industry in the Golden State. Your radio buddy checks in from the road to preview his show in Red Bank, New Jersey. PLUS, Democratic strategist Kevin Walling stops by to discuss what points he thinks Biden needs to hone in on during next week's CNN Presidential Debate. [00:00:00] Paul Gleiser's monologue on the border crisis [00:19:02] Caroline Sunshine [00:37:20] Callers weigh in on the border crisis [00:55:50] Rep. August Pfluger [01:14:07] Taylor Riggs [01:28:57] Jimmy Failla [01:32:30] Kevin Walling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: A new poll shows Ted Cruz leading Colin Allred by less than the percentage of undecided voters: https://www.khou.com/article/news/politics/elections/texas-poll-cruz-allred-trump-biden-race/285-bcc3a200-0d18-448d-ba7a-90e8fa4996dd Texas Republican Congressmen Michael McCaul and August Pfluger are among the GOP gang who delivered the futile and stupid impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate yesterday: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/16/michael-mccaul-august-pfluger-mayorkas-impeachment/ Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare told Commissioner Alisa Simmons, a Black woman, to "sit there and be quiet" during a partisan exchange at the Tarrant County Commissioners Court yesterday: https://www.keranews.org/government/2024-04-16/you-sit-there-and-be-quiet-tarrant-commissioners-argue-over-county-judges-contract-employee Increasing heat is coupling with ever-building energy demand to erase the springtime power draw lulls that ERCOT still unrealistically wants to use for grid maintenence: https://www.marketplace.org/2024/04/16/texas-electric-grid-is-feeling-the-strain-and-its-not-even-all-that-hot-yet/ Freeport LNG is levied an embarrassingly small fine for years of emissions violations at its Quintana plant: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/texas-regulators-fine-freeport-lng-environmental-breaches-2024-04-17/ Early voting in the municipal elections of new oversight positions with county tax apprasial districts starts Monday! https://progresstexas.org/blog/why-you-should-care-about-may-appraisal-district-elections Don't forget about the Texas Gun Sense community picnic NEXT Saturday, April 20 in central Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tx-gun-sense_texas-gun-sense-invites-all-of-our-supporters-activity-7183153558412750850-cS-U Progress Texas invites progressive candidates to share their views with us - which we'll then share with our statewide audience - via our Certified Progressive questionnaire: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-certified-progressives-2024-progressive-values-questionnaire Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.

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TikTok might soon be facing a choice: Divest from its Chinese Communist Party-controlled parent company, or cease to operate in the U.S. “This is not about the content that is being posted on TikTok,” Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, says. “It's about the conduct of the company that controls TikTok, that makes the decisions, that has a narrative that is able to use Chinese Communist Party propaganda through the platform, if they so choose.” ByteDance is TikTok's parent company. It's headquartered in Beijing and subject to Chinese law that requires companies to make data available to the CCP. The House is set to vote Wednesday on a bill designed to prevent foreign adversary-controlled applications from operating in the U.S. Some are referring to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act at the “TikTok bill,” since it would prevent TikTok from operating in the U.S. if the company does not break from ByteDance. The bill received bipartisan support in committee and is expected to pass the House. Pfluger joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to explain why TikTok poses a national security threat to the U.S. and whether he thinks the bill will receive the same bipartisan support in the Senate. Following the conversation with Pfluger, Jake Denton, research associate in the Tech Policy Center at The Heritage Foundation, joins the show to explain how the app would effectively be banned in the U.S. if the bill does pass and TikTok refuses to divest from its CCP-controlled parent company. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of Heritage.)Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok might soon be facing a choice: Divest from its Chinese Communist Party-controlled parent company, or cease to operate in the U.S.   “This is not about the content that is being posted on TikTok,” Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, says. “It’s about the conduct of the company that controls TikTok, that makes the decisions, that […]

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael and Anna literally silence Anthony by accidentally keeping him in the Zoom waiting room, while they gab and gab some more about all the news of the day, like the DHS Secretary's impeachment, Mike Gallagher not running for reelection, August Pfluger's new energy bill, Matt Gaetz, and of course Russia's nuclear shenanigans in space.

The House, under Republican control and backed by a handful of Democrats, gave its nod to a bill on Thursday that proposes significant restraints on President Joe Biden's power in authorizing new liquified natural gas (LNG) initiatives. This motion, named the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, received a 224-200 vote approval in the House, with a nonpartisan stand of nine Democrats merging with 215 Republicans favoring the bill. The legislation was conceived and presented by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, chair of the House Energy Action Team, early on in February. The proposed legislation seeks to counter recent actions by President Biden that led to temporary halts on permits for emerging LNG export operations. Pfluger, explaining the rationale behind the Act, pointed out how the President had earlier spoken of the United States fulfilling European LNG needs to diminish their reliance on Russian supplies. Interestingly, he noted, these commitments seem to wane as the election year approaches, possibly due to the pressure from the more environment-focused supporters. According to Pfluger, the world's natural gas supplies are chiefly dominated by four nations, namely, Russia, Iran, the U.S., and Qatar. He expressed concern that the U.S. choosing to limit its LNG export activities could potentially benefit adversarial powers like Putin's Russia and Iran. The very countries, he emphasized, have recently instigated violence resulting in the loss of three service members via the Houthis due to their weapon proliferation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on LIVE! Daily News, in a story exclusive to San Angelo LIVE! Matt Cutrer and Lucas Banda continue the homeless camp saga and today, talk about homeless dogs at the camp. Also, the deadline to file for San Angelo's next police chief is tomorrow, August Pfluger gets his bill passed, and a cold front is pushing through on Friday. Also, the ASU Rams and Rambelles play at the Junell Center tonight and we have an interview with Charlotte Anderson with Keep San Angelo Beautiful.

One representative from the Republican party who holds a seat on the House Homeland Security Committee is set to propose a bill targeted at withholding funds from cities that offer sanctuary status. These are jurisdictions that, in his perspective, are paradoxically asking for financial assistance from taxpayers to help manage the aftermath of the migrant crisis. The proposed legislation, titled the 'No Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act' is being championed by Rep. August Pfluger, serving the state of Texas. The crux of the bill aims at changing existing federal laws which will subsequently render a city, county, or jurisdiction ineligible for a variety of federal law enforcement grants. Further, if such an area impedes federal immigration enforcement, it would also be disqualified from other grants managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of Justice. Another requirement that the Act introduces is for the Secretary of the DHS to provide regular reports to Congress, detailing the number of states and localities that aren't cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Essentially, the Act empowers the DHS secretary to take punitive actions against those non-compliant jurisdictions, putting new pressure on them. Subtle yet significant, the Act also indicates that any funds which are removed from non-compliant jurisdictions could be repurposed towards those that are in compliance with federal immigration enforcement. This proposition divides potential federal funding allocations in a way that favors those sync up with the federal approach on immigration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, provides an update on the budget and border security negotiations on Capitol Hill. Chad Connelly, Founder of Faith Wins, joins the program from Iowa, where the first-in-the-nation

Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas's 11th congressional district and member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, talked to WMAL's Larry O'Connor and guest co-host Angela Morabito, about the border crisis, upcoming hearing tomorrow with Sec. Mayorkas and Dems blocking efforts to impeach Sec. Mayorkas. MAYORKAS CONGRESSIONAL HEARING TOMORROW:  On Wednesday, a full Committee hearing on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 9:00 AM ET, to examine global threats to the U.S. homeland and our security interests abroad. The hearing will feature testimony from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Christine Abizaid. Yesterday: Democrats block effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas with Republican support. Mayorkas has faced increased impeachment calls over his handling of the border crisis. Last week, the House Committee on Homeland Security is releasing a new report as part of our months-long oversight investigation into DHS Secretary Mayorkas' handling of the crisis Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Follow the Show on Apple podcasts, Omny, Spotify or Audible. Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, November 14, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 am hour: Rep. August Pfluger joined WMAL's Larry O'Connor and guest co-host Angela Morabito about the border crisis and efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.  Larry and Angela discussed Democrat Senator Chris Coons facing off with a lefty blogger on Amtrak about Israel. Supreme Court expert Mark Paoletta examined the various conflicts of interest on the court including the husband of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.  They also discussed how a Montgomery County principal abruptly retired allegedly after blowback from endorsing a pro-Hamas school walkout. Democrats block effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas with Republican support. Senate Democrat to blogger on Amtrak ride: ‘I'm gonna have you thrown off this train' Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's husband, Dr. Patrick Jackson, has been nominated to DC Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Commission, w/ power to suspend, retire or remove judges in DC Court system & provide oversight of judges whose opinions may come before his spouse.  Supreme Court attempts to address ethics concerns with new code of conduct  Principal of Clarksburg High School in @MCPS abruptly resigned today after approving and supporting a schoolwide pro-Palestine walkout. Parents were reportedly furious and he received a ton of backlash. His support letter His resignation https://t.co/Qs7SAvNdjh Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Follow the Show on Apple podcasts, Omny, Spotify or Audible. Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House on Tuesday passed a Republican-led resolution reaffirming its support for Israel with strong bipartisan approval — an implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who, over the weekend, called the country a “racist state” but later apologized. The resolution, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, passed with over 400 lawmakers backing the measure. It did not mention Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., by name, but was clearly a response to her recent remarks about the Jewish state. The measure was drafted soon after she criticized Israel and its treatment of Palestinians at a conference on Saturday. Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, walked back the comments the next day, insisting her comments were aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and not the state of Israel. Related article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-republican-vote-pramila-jayapal-racist-state-congress-isaac-herzog-b591b1063e955f22176a22cbef3f6667 Our Guest For This Week: Saadia M: https://www.instagram.com/saadia___m/ Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left. We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below. *** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users *** Follow - The Left Wing: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheLeftWingPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - TJ Whitehead: TIK TOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@poweristakennotgiven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - Counterpoint Politics: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/counterpoint_politics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - Cocktails & Capitalism: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cocktailsandcapitalism/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow - Independent Thought: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/independentthought/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indethought/support

Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Sept. 20. House Republicans grilled him for allegedly “weaponizing” the Justice Department's work in favor of Hunter Biden.   And in another House hearing centered on the border crisis, lawmakers discussed the financial impact of illegal immigration. Congressman August Pfluger of Texas said the influx of illegal immigrants cost his state $5 billion last year, $5 billion this year, and is expected to cost double that next year.   President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. The two leaders said they are trying to find common ground despite differences.   The Biden administration launched the first-of-its-kind American Climate Corps. It's a workforce training and service initiative aimed at preparing American youth for jobs in the renewable energy industry.   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Trump says DeSantis heart beat bill in Florida is “terrible.” 
How is it possible that the US military lost an F-35 for 2 days? With democrats eliminating the dress code in the US Senate, the fellas are offering a new casual uniform for all Senators to wear. Grover Norquist stops by to discuss the failures of Biden's ‘Inflation Reduction Act.'

It's raining in San Angelo, so you know that what means... crashes. The DPS Office is open on the Loop and plus, today is 9/11 and you'll get to hear Congressman August Pfluger's personal story.

In Episode #55 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon talks with Texas Congressman August Pfluger about the proposed endangered species listing for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard.Cong. Pfluger recently introduced a bill that would prevent that listing, which could have a major detrimental impact to oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin, much of which is contained in his congressional district.Enjoy. Thank you to USOGA for Sponsoring the Energy Question! Run of Show Intro:00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Congressman August Pflunger Introduction 04:58 - Discussion about Cong. Pfluger's new bill, THE LIZARD ACT 09:06 - U.S. Fish & Wildlife rationale for the listing: Diminishing Habitat and Climate Change. 09:44 - Is the use of Climate Change really just a power grab on the part of Fish and Wildlife? 15:01 - Discussion about possible impacts on the West Texas frac sand business. 18:45 - Is this lizard listing consistent with the congressional intent when it actually passed the Endangered Species Act? 21:09 - Discussion on another threat to the Permian: EPA's threat to hold the region in non-attainment on ozone standards. 23:54 - Back to the Lizard Act. Where do we go from here? 26:01 - Anything else you would like our audience to know before we wrap this up? 30:00 - OutroSponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media. David Blackmon LinkedInDB Energy Questions Energy Transition Absurdities SubstackThe Crude Truth with Rey TrevinoRey Trevino LinkedInEnergy Transition Weekly ConversationIrina Slav LinkedInArmando Cavanha LinkedIn ENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack

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In the third hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Gregg Pemberton, Chairman of the DC Police Union about Joe Biden vetoing a bipartisan attempt to free DC cops of heavy restrictions. Jill Murphy, the FBI Assistant Director of Counter Intelligence tells August Pfluger she hasn't read the Durham Report during testimony this week. Vince speaks with Steve Milloy, Senior E&E Legal Fellow and former Trump / Pence EPA Transition Team Member about the Supreme Court decision knocking back the EPA's power.   For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm.     To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Tennessee Talks, Rep. Burchett sits down with Texas Congressman August Pfluger to talk about the recent TikTok hearing that was held by the House Energy & Commerce committee. They talk about the damaging effects the app has on children's mental health, the threat to U.S. national security, and how sweet tea should be made.

Spencer Raley FAIR Director of Research joins JT to explain more.

What Message is Joe Biden Sending to Cartels? Rep. August Pfluger joins Rebecca Weber on the Better for America Podcast to discuss Biden and the Democrats' abdication of duty at the southern border. The damaging effects have rippled through the United States into every community. Tune in to hear Pfluger's call to his colleagues on the left!

Texas Congressman August Pfluger joined VERONICA LIVE for an update on the Air Space violations and his thoughts on the SOTU.

Texas Congressman August Pfluger joined VERONICA LIVE to discuss America's airspace being violated and the State of the Union. Bay County Commissioner Doug Moore stopped in studio to update us on everything Bay County to include infastructure, housing and so much more. Filmmaker Rob Montz joined VERONICA LIVE to talk about his moving documentary: The Broken Boys of Kenosha. Rob exposes the media narrative of lies surrounding the two separate shooting events of Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse that garnered national attention. Jacob and Kyle have one thing in common...no father was present in either of their lives. Such an interesting interview and a must see documentary.

Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses FRC's concerns with the omnibus. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, offers an update on the status of Title 42 and previews House Republicans' plans to investigate the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in the new Congress. Patrick Payton, mayor of Midland, TX, shares how the Southern border crisis is impacting his community and how the U.S. Border Patrol is preparing him and other Texas mayors for the end of Title 42. Matt Rosendale, U.S. Representative for Montana, highlights a letter he joined with 12 other House Republicans warning Republican Senators of repercussions should they support the omnibus spending bill. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin, FRC's Executive Vice President, reacts to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise visit to DC, what House Republicans are seeking to uncover about the U.S.'s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and President Biden's admission that his effort to renegotiate a U.S./Iran nuclear deal has come to an end. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's program: Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, discusses FRC's concerns with the omnibus. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, offers an update on the status of Title 42 and

When August Pfluger decided to join the Air Force, he drew upon a deeply ingrained desire to put service before self. Now, as the congressman representing Texas' 11th district, Pfluger recognizes that same motivation in the small number of hardworking men and women who farm and ranch to provide all Americans with food, fuel, and fiber. “It's very difficult what that one percent of the population does to farm and ranch and provide food for every single American, because every American eats,” he recently said on the Groundwork podcast. Pfluger joined Farm Policy Facts to discuss how farming contributes to the security of our nation, and the critical role that farm policy plays in ensuring that this security remains uncompromised. Learn more at FarmPolicyFacts.org. 

Serving his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman August Pfluger represents 29 counties in Texas' 11th congressional district, including the cities of San Angelo, Llano, Brownwood, Granbury, Midland, Odessa, and much of the Permian Basin—the top-oil and gas producing region in the Nation. A seventh-generation Texan, Congressman Pfluger grew up in San Angelo and graduated from San Angelo Central High School. He followed in his grandfather's footsteps and answered his Nation's call to serve—graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy and defending this country in uniform for nearly two decades as a decorated fighter pilot commanding hundreds of airmen as well as serving in the Pentagon and NATO. Pfluger also served as an advisor to President Trump on the National Security Council and is a Colonel in the Air Force Reserves. In Congress, Representative Pfluger is a strong advocate for national security, promoting our farmers and ranchers, protecting the unborn, energy prosperity, and securing our borders. He is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism. He is also a co-leader of the Texas Ag Task Force and a member of the Republican Whip Team. Congressman Pfluger is a conservative Republican, a proud husband and father, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He and his wife Camille live in San Angelo with their three young daughters, Vivian, Caroline, and Juliana.

Chairman of the Republican Study Committee Indiana Congressman Jim Banks and Rep. August Pfluger from Texas, who was a Colonel in the USAF reserves, flew f-22 jets, and advised NATO, and was on the last congressional delegation trip to Ukraine with the foreign affairs committee; today they discuss Joe Biden's press conference and the decision to stop Russian imports, all the while making zero provisions here at home.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On today's show: George Thomas, CBN's senior international correspondent, shares the lates on the Ukraine and Russia crisis. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, encourages the Biden administration to impose sanctions

On today's show: Callie Patteson, politics reporter at New York Post, discusses her report, "NATO estimates Russia will have 30,000 troops in Belarus as tensions over Ukraine grow." August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas,

Highlights in this conversation include: Congressman Pfluger shares his background, detailing his motivation for joining the Air Force, his 20-year military career, what it was like to serve as a combat pilot and several life lessons he has taken from being an Air Force pilot. 1:17The supply of labor has been impacted by the government stimulus and has created a domino effect impacting inflation and the supply chain. 9:45Congressman Pfluger discusses his view on the inefficiency of tariffs and also when they can be used positively. 13:11The United States needs to focus on being a leading voice in trade to ensure post-World War II world order with good business dealings, transparency and low corruption trade. 17:33Providing reliable energy is a key factor in international relationships, impacting the economy and national security. 19:49Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today's changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.

August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, gives an update on the reconciliation and infrastructure bills, the Biden administration's vaccine mandate, and the Biden administration saying they would pay illegal immigrants $450,000. Roger Severino, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, calls out the Biden administration for improperly using an emergency rule provision to push mandates. Todd Nettleton, Chief of Media Relations and Message Integration for The Voice of the Martyrs, host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, and author of When Faith Is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians, shares how we can pray for persecuted believers during the upcoming International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on Sunday, November 7. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses how Christians can think biblically about freedom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's show: August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas, gives an update on the reconciliation and infrastructure bills, the Biden administration's vaccine mandate, and the Biden administration saying they would pay

What we are witnessing at our southern border is unimaginable, especially if you believed the lies that were coming out of the Biden/Harris campaign last year. Midnight flights with planeloads of illegal migrants are making their way to your neighborhood (apparently news to Jen Psaki...). But AMAC is holding government accountable and talking to those who speak truth to the crisis at the border, namely Congressman August Pfluger out of Texas' 11th district. Rep. Pfluger discusses the outrageous moves the Left is trying to sweep under the rug, and the two fundamental questions that the Biden Administration is not answering for Americans.

August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses his efforts to evacuate Americans and Afghans from Afghanistan, President Biden's interview with George Stephanopoulos, and next week's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on how Biden has handled the situation in Afghanistan. Sean Spicer, host of “Spicer&Co” and author of the forthcoming book Radical Nation, critiques President Biden for how he has handled the situation in Afghanistan and the border crisis. George Thomas, CBN's senior international correspondent, discusses the persecution Christians are facing in Afghanistan. Andrew Brunson, FRC's Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom, shares how viewers can pray for the people of Afghanistan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's show, hosted by Joseph Backholm: August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for the 11th District of Texas and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses his efforts to evacuate Americans and Afghans from Afghanistan, President

Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas and member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, shares why it would be disastrous to close down the economy or impose vaccine and mask mandates, and talks about the letter he signed along with 8 other U.S. Senators to President Biden on the government's assault on freedom of speech. Kristina Wong, reporter for Breitbart News, details what happened during the first hearing of the January 6th House Select Committee. August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for Texas's 11th District and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, questions why President Biden is rejecting Cuban refugees while leaving the southern border wide open, and discusses his bill reimbursing ranchers and farmers who have incurred costs related to illegal immigration. Mark Green, U.S. Representative for the 7th district of Tennessee and decorated combat veteran, critiques the National Defense Authorization Act provision that forces women to register for the draft, and warns of the House Democrats' agenda to eliminate the Hyde Amendment, which currently protects taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's show: Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator from Kansas and member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, shares why it would be disastrous to close down the economy or impose vaccine and mask mandates, and talks about

The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today's guests are Rep. August Pfluger & Julia Letlow

August Pfluger, U.S. Representative for Texas's 11th district and Member of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees, talks about the Biden administration's response to the gas crisis. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, offers insights on the U.S. State Department's annual international religious freedom report released this week. Sean Feucht, missionary, artist, activist, and founder of Let Us Worship, talks about the #LetUsWorship movement that has spread across the nation in response to the discriminatory lockdowns on churches. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, discusses how Christians can think biblically about the cancel culture. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's show, guest hosted by Joseph Backholm: On today's show, guest hosted by Joseph Backholm: Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Member of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees, talks about the Biden administration's

Texas is a border state, and Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to discuss how illegal immigration is affecting it."With my military background, 20 years in the Air Force, it's incumbent upon commanders to visit troops in the field," Pfluger told The Daily Signal."We've asked the commander in chief to visit the Border Patrol agents, because what stood out to me was, when you talk to these folks, they're trying to the best of their ability to do their job to secure our country, and they don't have the resources," the freshman Texas lawmaker said. "In fact, this administration is cutting resources, halting construction on the border wall, not giving the technology that they need."Pfluger also shares his take on the 178,622 illegal immigrants who were detained along the U.S.-Mexico border in April. That's the highest number of monthly apprehensions in at least two decades.He also discusses how demand for gasoline is skyrocketing after the Colonial Pipeline was hacked by a criminal organization called DarkSide.We also cover these stories:House Republicans oust Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming from her position as GOP Conference chairwoman, the third-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that the United States is professing “ironclad support” for Israel as the Jewish state faces ongoing attacks from Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. The government is asking Americans not to hoard gasoline amid increased shortages on the East Coast stemming from the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Texas is a border state, and Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss how illegal immigration is affecting it. “With my military background, 20 years in the Air Force, it’s incumbent upon commanders to visit troops in the field,” Pfluger told The Daily Signal. “We’ve asked the commander in chief to […]

Rep. August Pfluger, David Bossie, Vince Coglianese, Christian Walker & Eric Scheiner

August Pfluger is the Republican candidate for Congressional District 11 who won his primary outright and now is heading to the general election in November. He is looking to replace outgoing Congressman Mike Conaway in the rural West Texas district that has recently been hit hard by both the Coronvirus response and the collapse of the oil & gas markets. In this episode, we talk about what he is doing to stay engaged with constituents and what he plans to do to help the country recover if elected to serve in Congress. LEARN MORE https://www.augustpfluger.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AugustPflugerTX/ https://twitter.com/AugustPfluger INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS https://gov.texas.gov/organization/op... https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus https://www.twc.texas.gov/ FOLLOW US https://twitter.com/BigTexasPodcast https://www.instagram.com/bigtexaspod... https://www.facebook.com/TexasYR/ Music provided by Wally West & Them Lostbound Souls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-big-texas-podcast/support