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Bleak. That is how Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) describes America’s financial future if we do not rein in our spending. “I would say that Republicans and Democrats both have contributed to this mess,” Arrington said. The congressman is now Chairman of the House Budget Committee for the 118th Congress. “The debt and our terrible and unsustainable debt trajectory and this… Read more »

WASHINGTON — Though the climactic showdowns over raising the federal debt limit and funding the government are months away, Republicans and Democrats are in a crucial preliminary contest: trying to make sure the other side takes the fall for any dire economic consequences. Members of both parties are intent on painting the opposition as culpable for the turmoil that would result from a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed carried by the Military Times, Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) discussed Congress’ responsibility to ensure a strong, modernized, and lethal fleet of B-1 bombers to make a seamless transition to the new B-21 bomber.   “To keep rogue actors at bay and the chaos they unleash on security, America must be resolute in projecting strength and, if… Read more »

FIRST ON FOX: Texas Republican lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a sweeping border security framework specifically catered to the needs of their state -- which has been on the frontlines of the border crisis. The Lone Star State Republican House delegation unveiled their border framework written "by Texans for Texans" and is the latest plan released by the GOP to secure the border ahead… Read more »

Click here to watch Rep. Arrington’s full interview. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) condemned Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ false claims that the southern border is secure in a recent interview on Fox News live with host Eric Shawn. Rep. Arrington called Mayorkas “unfit for the job,” “delusional,” and “disconnected” for… Read more »

Texas Rep. Jodey Arrington is backing moves by officials in his state to take matters relating to the migrant crisis into their own hands, claiming President Biden "surrendered control" of the border and describing the situation as an invasion. "They are absolutely doing the right thing, and I commend the governor for following suit," the Republican congressman told Fox News Digital in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued a statement and appeared on Fox News following the announcement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard to apprehend and return illegal immigrants to the Southern border. “President Biden has refused to enforce our immigration… Read more »

Arrington to Fox News: “Biden 'derelict in his duty,' Texas has right to declare 'invasion' at border” WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) joined Fox News “America Reports” with guest host Bill Hemmer to discuss Biden’s self-inflicted disaster at the southern border and states’ sovereign right to defend their citizens from an “invasion” by drug cartels. “The… Read more »

Officials with the city of Lubbock and U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington on Tuesday said they weren't immediately aware of any plans to bring refugees from Afghanistan to the Hub City. That comes as tens of thousands of Afghan refugees fleeing the now Taliban-controlled country are being evacuated to the U.S., with hundreds destined to at least be housed temporarily at Fort Bliss… Read more »

Last week, KTAB News reported that DHS has been using a regional airport in Abilene, Texas, to fly border crossers into the area before loading them on buses for release into the United States interior. In other cases, border crossers are bused to the airport in Abilene before boarding domestic flights bound for places in the U.S. interior that DHS has not… Read more »