A NEW CONGRESS BEGINS FRIDAY - WILL ANYTHING CHANGE?

A New Congress Sworn In: A Call for America-First Patriots

On Friday, the 119th United States Congress will convene, marking the beginning of a new legislative session with Republicans taking control of the Senate for the first time in four years. However, the question remains: Should Americans trust and hope in this new Congress to act in the nation's best interest?

The Swearing-In Ceremony: The swearing-in of the new Congress is more than a formality; it's a moment where the nation watches to see if the elected representatives will uphold their oaths to defend the Constitution and serve the American people. On January 3, 2025, Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the Senate's ceremony, while the Speaker of the House, yet to be elected in this session, will oversee the House's proceedings. This moment, steeped in tradition, should inspire confidence, but recent history casts a long shadow over such optimism.

Lack of Credibility: Despite the change in Senate control, there's little evidence from past performances to suggest that this Congress will break from the gridlock and inefficiency that have plagued Washington. Both Democrats and Republicans have shown a penchant for partisan bickering over productive legislation. The last session was particularly marked by multiple censures, an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and the unprecedented removal of a House Speaker, reflecting a Congress more adept at internal strife than at solving national problems.

Public Trust and Hope: The Pew Research Center's findings indicate a public that is disillusioned with Congress, viewing it as less representative of their interests than ever before. With trust in the federal government at historic lows, the new Congress inherits not just legislative duties but the monumental task of restoring faith in the institution itself. This Congress has yet to prove it can tackle pressing issues like national security, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth without succumbing to the same old political theater.

The America First Imperative: Here's where the real conversation begins: The only pathway to an effective Congress lies in electing more America First patriots. These individuals prioritize national sovereignty, economic policies that benefit American workers, and a government that serves its citizens rather than globalist agendas. The conservative argument has long been that without a strong contingent of America First advocates, Congress will continue to be a battleground of ideology rather than a place for pragmatic governance.

The effectiveness of Congress, as seen in past sessions, has been inversely proportional to how far its members stray from core American values. The House under Republican control in the 118th Congress demonstrated some fiscal conservatism but was still mired in leadership instability and partisan disputes. If we are to see a Congress that truly works for the American people, we need representatives who are not just conservative but are passionately committed to putting America first in every decision.

As the 119th Congress is sworn in, the American public watches with skepticism. The only real hope for an effective legislative body is through a shift towards electing more representatives who embody the America First ethos. Without this change, we can expect more of the same: stalled legislation, political drama, and a government that fails to serve its primary constituents - the American people. The call to action is clear: support and elect those who will fight for America's interests first, or resign ourselves to more of the inefficacy that has defined recent Congresses.