In many sectors along the Western Front during World War I, troops spontaneously stopped fighting at Christmas and enjoyed a brief but welcome respite from the horrors of war. Such moments of humanity were largely lacking from World War II. But one notable exception occurred during the Battle of the Bulge, when seven young soldiers were spared from the fighting on Christmas Eve.

For my family, Christmas is about marking the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. His humble arrival in a manger brought hope and healing to our broken world.

There is only one Christmas that is important – the first one, in a cow shed. Now known the world over, but not always for the right reason. As you celebrate this season, remember the real reason.

One reason we are able to enjoy this season so much is because we live in a great and free country. But that freedom has never been guaranteed, not at our nation’s founding or even today. It comes at an incredibly high price that none of us can take for granted.

We are all equal in importance to God because we are created in His image. God does not make junk.

More than 100 years ago, on Christmas Eve, one of the more extraordinary events of the 20th century occurred on the battlefields of Western Europe, during the early days of World War I.

During this Christmas season, I hope we reflect on how much we have to be grateful for in Nebraska and America, and cherish these very special traditions. And no matter how you celebrate the Christmas season, I hope you spend it surrounded by loved ones.

Expect a lot of pushbacks as DOGE comes into play. Expect a lot of turmoil. Services will need to be cut; jobs will need to be eliminated. There will be howls all around.

Not only is there no deal in place today constraining Iran’s nuclear program, but Tehran’s theocrats have used oil export revenues – an estimated at $144 billion of which was earned during Biden’s first three years – to underwrite the cycle violence currently engulfing the Middle East.

She sat on the couch. I jumped up beside her and lay down, my head in her lap. She ran her fingers along my ears. I sighed. She smiled. Life is good, even though the brightly colored things are just out of my pop-up reach.

Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve fought to champion policies that improve the lives of Missourians and Americans alike.

Our government is supposed to be of, by and for the people. We ought to engage with our constituents and learn from their own expertise. Together, I’m confident we can develop creative solutions to reduce expenditures while preserving programs that exemplify the values that define our nation.

President Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Billy Long as the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service marks a pivotal moment for America’s taxpayers, especially small business owners.

As we work toward finalizing our budget for the upcoming year, it is important to acknowledge that, while the budget itself will be smaller compared to the previous year, our total expenses will appear significantly higher – by more than $5 million. This increase is primarily due to a state grant we are receiving, which requires us to account for the full value of the grant funds.

I know Dr. Bhattacharya well. I am confident that he will not only help us restore trust in public health as director of NIH but will demonstrate how the principle of subsidiarity can be help America rebuild trust in other areas of our democracy where it is deficient today.