Record-High Fourth of July What to know: Celebrating 4th of July this year could cost Americans a record-high amount. According to the American Farm Bureau’s Fourth of July market basket survey, the average U.S. consumer is facing “their most expensive Fourth of July grocery bill in the history of the survey this year.” The TPPF take: Today’s cost-of-living crisis...
Higher Quality Materials, Better Results What to know: A school in Amarillo has been part of a pilot program for the state’s new high quality instructional materials (HQIM) that will now be available to all public schools and teachers in Texas. The TPPF take: The new materials are already helping those Amarillo students catch up—and the teachers love them....
Terrorists Crossing the Border What to know: The FBI has been tracking eight illegal immigrants with ties to the Islamic State and other terrorist groups. They’ve now been arrested. The TPPF take: Border security is national security. “The link between illegal immigration and terrorism is becoming increasingly apparent,” says TPPF’s Selene Rodriguez. “News reports dating back to January of...
It’s the Economy, Stupid What to know: In Thursday night’s presidential debate, President Joe Biden acknowledged that working families are hurting, but he blamed inflation on the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and corporate greed. The TPPF take: Biden’s own policies have exacerbated inflation. “Thanks to Bidenflation, many American families can’t afford gas, groceries, and...
Taking the Stage What to know: The first (and possibly only) presidential debate is scheduled for tonight. The TPPF take: Americans deserve to hear real questions and answers in tonight’s debate. “Our coffers and our military stockpiles have been depleted by ongoing wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine,” says TPPF’s Robert Henneke. “At home, the U.S....
The Presidential Debate What to know: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off on Thursday in the election cycle’s first presidential debate. The TPPF take: American families deserve to hear real answers—from both candidates. “Americans are increasingly concerned about foreign wars and threats of international terrorism. They’re worried about the economy and their jobs...
Security Threat What to know: An illegal immigrant from China was recently arrested for trespassing on a U.S. military base in California. The TPPF take: The open border is a national security threat. The link between illegal immigration and terrorism is becoming increasingly apparent,” says TPPF’s Selene Rodriguez. “News reports dating back to January of 2024 prove there have been...
Rising Prices What to know: Swing state voters are blaming President Joe Biden for today’s cost-of-living crisis—and for good reason. During his tenure in office, food prices have jumped by an average of 20% while the average real weekly paycheck is down by roughly 4.4% The TPPF take: Bidenomics doesn’t work. “Anyone who’s gone to the grocery store lately...
City Government is the Problem What to know: Some Ft. Worth city councilmembers are calling for a $20/hour minimum wage for all city employees, potentially costing taxpayers “about $117 million.” Such a large spending increase would push everyone’s property tax bill higher. The TPPF take: City government is the problem. It is not the solution. “Of course, affordability is...
Protecting Kids What to know: A federal judge has blocked a new Biden administration rule that would force Texas schools to accept and implement its radical agenda on gender. The TPPF take: Once again, Texas stood up to the Biden administration’s brazen overreach. “A big winner of the week is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton who scored in federal...
Powerless What to know: New York City’s “green energy transition” could lead to disaster—the supply of green energy can’t keep up with demand. The TPPF take: Intentions are nice, but results matter. The numbers show that wind and solar energy can’t supply all the power New Yorkers need. “Over 95% of the movement of all people, goods and services...
On Purpose What to know: What caused the crisis at the southern U.S. border? President Joe Biden’s policies. And that’s why his latest executive order won’t fix it. The TPPF take: The Biden administration wants Americans to believe the border is secure. It isn’t. “Four years into the worst national security crisis the U.S. has faced since 9/11, the...