Weekly Wrap

July 2, 2021

Before we get started on this week's update, we'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Be sure to check out our FREE book giveaway below!

This Week: At A Glance

Monday, Townhall featured these powerhouse GOP women, Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01), who have been critical players for Republican leadership. Click below to read. 

Tuesday, Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) joined Fox News to urge Speaker Pelosi to continue probing China on the origins of COVID-19. Rep. Mace stressed that China needs to be held accountable for the role it played in spreading the virus. Click below to watch the full interview or read more here. 

"Nancy Pelosi just said any hearing in Congress investigating the origins of COVID-19 is simply a distraction...We owe it to the American people...to get to the bottom of how this happened to prevent it in the future."

Wednesday, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) shed light on the Defund the Police movement. Rep. Malliotakis stated "that crime has skyrocketed in Democrat run cities" and it is Republicans who are on the side of supporting crucial policies that protect both law enforcement officers and citizens. Click below to watch the full interview.

Rep. Malliotakis also secured a $400,000 grant that will benefit children seeking mental health and substance abuse services. Click below to read more. 

"This year has been extremely difficult for our younger population, many of whom have been restricted to learning and socializing with peers on a computer at home. In addition to higher rates of childhood obesity and domestic violence, we’ve sadly seen some students commit suicide. With our economy opening up and schools resuming in-person instruction next year, our country and city are turning a corner and these funds will only bolster our communities’ efforts to overcome this pandemic."

Thursday, Winning For Women wished Sen. Joni Ernst a happy birthday - and Sen. Chuck Grassley also joined in! Sen. Ernst has been a fierce protector of Iowa farmers and most recently supported a bipartisan bill regarding climate solutions. Read more about the bill here. 

To celebrate Sen. Ernst's birthday, the first five submissions will receive a copy of her book, Daughter of the Heartland!

In The News

Axios: Supreme Court upholds GOP voting restrictions in Arizona.  The Supreme Court today upheld a pair of voting restrictions in Arizona, likely paving the way for new limitations across the country.

The Free Beacon: Biden Shortchanges Defense Program Aimed at Stopping China. The Biden administration in its 2022 defense budget underfunded a vital program dedicated to stopping China from advancing in parts of the Pacific Ocean.

The Hill: WHO warns new COVID-19 wave could loom as delta variant spread through Europe. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization's (WHO) regional director for Europe, on Thursday warned that a new wave of coronavirus cases could be imminent unless more people get vaccinated.

Fox News: Lara Trump to US Olympian who protested flag: Apologize or compete somewhere else. Fox New contributor Lara Trump called on U.S. Olympian Gwen Berry to apologize for protesting the national anthem or "compete somewhere else," Thursday, arguing on "Fox & Friends" that America needs "better representatives" at the Tokyo Summer Games.

Iowa Torch: Hinson: We Need to Reform Our Legal Immigration System.  

During a press call last Friday, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, said she learned about navigating the legal immigration system during a visit to Gentle Dental in Cedar Rapids last week. 

Stay Safe and Have a Wonderful Fourth of July Weekend!

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