Biden’s Energy Blunder What to know: The Wall Street Journal says President Joe Biden’s plan to stop permitting new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals is his “worst energy decision” yet. The TPPF take: Biden’s decree is clearly aimed at shoring up his support among the left as he heads into a difficult reelection campaign. “The move makes Europe...
Rocky Mountain High What to know: Denver, another “sanctuary city” that has been “pushed to the brink” by illegal immigration, is facing millions of dollars in expenses incurred by migrants. The TPPF take: Denver is learning that every town is a border town now. “Texas’ decision to bus migrants out of the state has been a cost-effective...
We’re Not Sold What to know: Demand for electric vehicles is plummeting, and that’s putting pressure on automakers. The TPPF take: The Biden administration can’t order up consumer demand at will. “As Fortune reports, ‘no one wants to buy used EVs,’ leaving EV used-car values in free fall,” says TPPF’s Mark Mills. “That’s a problem for auto companies because...
Cracking Down on Human Smuggling What to know: A new bill has gone into effect in Texas, cracking down on human smuggling. The TPPF take: This law increases existing penalties for human smuggling and operating stash houses. “Our research on the scourge of human smuggling highlights the importance of Texas doing what it can to deter smugglers,” says...
The Rent is Too Damn High What to know: A new report from Harvard University suggests that: “Half of U.S. tenants can’t afford to pay their rent.” This sad state of affairs may soon get even worse given the deteriorating economic climate. The TPPF take: Many people are barely hanging on. Big Government is to blame. “The affordability...
More ISD Electioneering What to know: A public school principal is alleged to have used her office to promote someone’s re-election campaign, despite state laws barring this type of political activity. “Section 255.003 of the Texas Election Code prohibits public employees from using public resources to electioneer.” The TPPF take: ISD electioneering is becoming a major problem. “Texas...
The Toll at the Border What to know: The death toll at the wide-open southern U.S. border continues to climb, as President Joe Biden’s policies have left both migrants and Americans vulnerable. The TPPF take: President Biden’s border policies are the direct cause of these and many other deaths at the border—and along the cartel-controlled...
Open Borders What to know: A terrorist who was captured in Minnesota last week was allowed to roam free in the U.S. for nearly a year by federal officials. The TPPF take: Under the Biden administration, we have no idea who is coming into our country—or why. “We do know there are at least 617,607...
Can’t Afford Food What to know: Economic concerns are fresh on the minds of Americans everywhere. One New Hampshire retiree living on a fixed income put it this way: “probably nothing more important than the economy, because you can’t afford food.” The TPPF take: Americans are struggling to afford gas, groceries, and rent. And Big Government is...
Crisis at the Border What to know: President Joe Biden’s dereliction of duty at the southern U.S. border is turning into a constitutional crisis; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will continue to do all it can to defend its people. The TPPF take: It is now up to the federal government to either do its duty under...
School Choice Week What to know: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared Jan 21-27 as School Choice Week in Texas. The TPPF take: It’s time for Texas to trust parents. “Nationwide, 32 states and the District of Columbia have some form of school choice,” notes TPPF’s Mandy Drogin. “Surely, if the dire predictions are true, we’d see the results in...
Isn’t That Illegal? What to know: The FBI has declined to investigate election irregularities in Massachusetts, where videotaped evidence seems to show a man paying people to vote, and others dropping off homeless people at the polls. The TPPF take: It’s time to restore Americans’ confidence in our election system. “Election Administrators, policymakers, candidates, parties, and voters are...