Maduro is a thug, and the hemisphere would be safer without this lackey of Iran, Russia, and China in power. @POTUS has broad constitutional authority and long historical precedent for the limited use of military force, and I’m grateful to the U.S. personnel who carried out

These ‘elections’ are a sham. We should stand WITH the people of Burma and AGAINST a PRC-backed junta. The military must end its war + release all political prisoners, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Lasting peace will only be possible if the rights of Burma’s people are secure.

This significant investment in healthcare is a major win for Kentucky’s rural hospitals and providers. I was proud to help secure the Rural Health Transformation fund in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that Congress passed earlier this year. This legislation helped strengthen

Jimmy Lai’s unjust conviction shows how much the totalitarian regime in Beijing fears free people and free speech. I'll continue to push for my friend's release. In the free world, we must remember that our values and strategic interests are often linked. The PRC threatens both.

On the 2nd night of Hanukkah, Jews are holding tighter to its message of resilience. I'm praying for Jewish communities in Sydney and worldwide for whom the Festival of Lights is now heavy with grief. Antisemitism threatens societies and souls. We must condemn it. Always.

Grateful for Amb. @StefanishynaO's testimony this week on Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children. Putin's war of aggression has tragic human costs, and the price of peace matters.

I’m sickened by the news that two National Guardsmen from West Virginia were shot on the streets of Washington today. I know my fellow Kentuckians will keep them, their families, and all law enforcement personnel and servicemembers who keep America safe in our prayers. The

Conclusion: The most basic reality on the ground is that the price of peace matters. A deal that rewards aggression wouldn’t be worth the paper it’s written on. America isn’t a neutral arbiter, and we shouldn’t act like one. (4/4)

The price of peace matters to Americans, too! Demand for Ukraine to give up territory is a fringe position among Trump voters (16%). More popular? Sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine. (3/4) @VandenbergCo: https://t.co/C6iAHICS8s

This fall, Ukrainians were polled on their views of war termination. Overwhelming majority (75%) would reject plans that constrain UKR’s military and forfeit territory they controlled. And 76% say they would fight on in the absence of U.S. support. In other words, a peace deal

I’m told that to criticize a proposed deal that initially hewed closely to Russia’s preferred outcome is to misunderstand or misstate “some critical reality on the ground.” So let’s talk about reality on the ground (1/4):

.@POTUS is right that Biden’s weakness emboldened enemies like Putin. But those who think pressuring the victim and appeasing the aggressor will bring peace are kidding themselves. Which difficult concessions are we pressing Russia to make? How does limiting Ukraine’s defenses

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former State Representative Ken Harper. Ken attended the Kentucky Military Institute and served our country dutifully in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He devoted much of his career to the people of the

Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. Rewarding Russian butchery would be disastrous to America’s

I’m proud that Toyota continues to invest in Kentucky. Toyota’s largest vehicle plant in the world, located in Georgetown, Kentucky, employs nearly 10,000 people, contributing heavily to economic development and growth in the region. This announcement is a testament to Kentucky’s

As the son of a World War II veteran, I hold deep gratitude for all who’ve worn our nation’s uniform. I honor the brave men and women from Kentucky and across our nation who, like my dad, answered the call to serve our country. Their courage and sacrifice safeguard the freedoms

I know that many of our colleagues will have seen the tragic news out of my hometown yesterday. And I’m grateful that their thoughts and prayers today are with the people of Louisville. Folks around Jefferson County need those prayers right now, and in the days and weeks to come.

My team and I are closely monitoring developments around the Louisville airport and are in touch with local, state, and federal authorities. Thank you to the first responders on the scene. I encourage everyone in the area to follow emergency and law enforcement guidance.

My statement on the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney:

The “intellectual backbone of the conservative movement” is only as strong as the values it defends. Last I checked, “conservatives should feel no obligation” to carry water for antisemites and apologists for America-hating autocrats. But maybe I just don’t know what time it is…