Weekly Wrap

February 14, 2025



Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins by a bipartisan 72-28 vote to be the next Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, a Texas native and former White House policy advisor, is the second Republican woman in history to lead the Department of Agriculture.

Among her first priorities are ensuring that economic aid reaches farmers impacted by recent natural disasters and working with state officials and agricultural commissioners to combat the spread of bird flu.

In another historic confirmation, Tulsi Gabbard became the first female combat veteran to serve as Director of National Intelligence this week. 

Gabbard currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and previously spent four years representing Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

Linda McMahon, the former Small Business Association Administrator and longtime friend of Winning For Women, testified yesterday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.

Throughout the hearing, McMahon reiterated her dedication to maintaining vital educational services and highlighted the importance of reducing waste while improving program effectiveness. She also warned of the failures of maintaining the status quo at the Department of Education and the need for major reform.

On Monday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) authored called the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. Her bipartisan legislation aims to ensure that disabled veterans receive the housing benefits they have earned and deserve.

It was one of six bipartisan bills from the House Financial Services Committee that passed on the House floor that day to "support small businesses, make it easier for our nation’s veterans to gain housing, provide regulatory relief to credit unions, and hold China accountable."

The New York Times: Senator Tina Smith Won’t Run In 2026 As Democrats Face A Brutal Map

Washington Examiner: Democrats on defense: 2026 projections show GOP at advantage with competitive House seats

The Des Moines Register: Democrats Target 2 Iowa Congressional Districts That Analysts Say Look Competitive For 2026

Cherokee Chronicle Times: Sen. Joni Ernst: Sarah’s Law Is Law Of The Land

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Have a great weekend!