Glenn Grothman

Democratic lawmakers expressed pride in the U.S. despite disagreements with President Donald Trump, with Rep. Al Green advocating impeachment as an option to remove a 'reckless, ruthless, lawless president.' Other Democrats like Rep. Lloyd Doggett emphasized defending democracy against authoritarianism, while Republicans highlighted the Constitution and freedoms as reasons for the country's success.

Democratic lawmakers expressed pride in the U.S. despite disagreements with President Trump, with Rep. Al Green calling for impeachment as an option to address concerns about the administration. Other Democrats, including Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Shri Thanedar, affirmed the nation's strengths in democracy and innovation while criticizing the current leadership. Republicans highlighted constitutional freedoms as key to the country's prosperity.

Republicans have introduced the 'OPT Fair Tax Act' to close a federal loophole that exempts foreign workers from payroll taxes, creating financial incentives for companies to hire them over Americans. The bill was spurred by discovery of over 10,000 'phantom employees' exploiting the Optional Practical Training program, which has grown into an uncontrolled guest worker pipeline costing hundreds of thousands of American jobs annually.

Republicans have introduced the 'OPT Fair Tax Act' to close a federal tax loophole that incentivizes companies to hire foreign workers over Americans. The bill was spurred by ICE's discovery of over 10,000 'phantom employees' involved in fraud within the Optional Practical Training program, which allows international students to work in the U.S. while exempt from certain payroll taxes.