Weekly Columns

March 6, 2023

Since assuming office, President Joe Biden has issued an unprecedented number of unchecked executive orders that have undoubtedly hindered the United States’ economy from fully recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.

Issues:Economy & Small Business

The Cost of Canceling Student Debt

February 27, 2023

Weekly Columns

President Joe Biden and Democrats’ inflationary spending spree and high-tax proposals have certainly left Americans in financially challenging times. Meanwhile, they continue to push the mass cancelation of student debt, which would undoubtedly make our nation’s inflationary crisis worse.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessEducation

A Test from the CCP

February 17, 2023

Weekly Columns

The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) increasingly aggressive and competitive behavior toward our nation is of great concern. It certainly took another bold step earlier this month as a spy aircraft was sent across our country. Unfortunately, during this national security challenge, the Biden Administration once again failed to meet the task in the face of this overt aggression.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

A Speech of Deflections

February 13, 2023

Weekly Columns

Last week, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress amid our nation's mounting and worsening crises. Unfortunately, instead of addressing runaway inflation, the overrun southern border and the increasingly aggressive and emboldened Communist China, he used his speech to deflect from these issues that matter most to Americans.

Protecting America’s Emergency Oil Reserves

February 7, 2023

Weekly Columns

Last month, House Republicans passed a crucial bill that holds the Biden Administration accountable for his assault on North American energy production.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEnergy & Environment

Addressing America’s Debt Crisis

January 30, 2023

Weekly Columns

Earlier this month, the United States hit its debt ceiling, which is currently at $31.4 trillion. After raising the debt limit by $2.5 trillion just two years ago in 2021, this sobering news should serve as a wakeup call that we must reduce our nation’s spending and implement meaningful fiscal reforms to address America’s debt crisis before it is too late.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessSocial SecurityTaxes

Focusing on Serious Foreign Challenges

January 23, 2023

Weekly Columns

For far too long, American leaders have accepted the erosion of our advantage over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) both economically and militarily.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs

Energy Security is National Security

January 17, 2023

Weekly Columns

Since assuming office, President Joe Biden and his administration have waged a war on American energy.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEnergy & Environment

Cole Says Defense Funding Must Be Maintained

January 10, 2023

Weekly Columns

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that the House Republican majority is considering cuts to defense spending.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs

Serving Fourth District Constituents

January 9, 2023

Weekly Columns

A significant role of my job as Representative of the Fourth District of Oklahoma is certainly being in Washington, D.C. to cast votes, debate on my assigned committees and be the voice of my constituents. However, I also take pride in offering a variety of constituent services through the help of my staff in my Washington, D.C. office and three offices located in the Fourth District.