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U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) questioned Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Dr. Phillip Swagel at a Budget Committee hearing titled “Oversight of the Congressional Budget Office” on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Read his remarks below and watch here. Remarks as Delivered Dr. Swagel, thank you for being here. I know it’s maybe sometimes positive and negative in terms of talking about the ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after voting in favor of providing greater transparency into the Epstein files while urging the Department of Justice to exercise extreme sensitivity regarding victims. "Americans rightfully have a lot of questions surrounding the despicable Jeffrey Epstein, which is why I've supported the Oversight Committee's work to release ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. "For too long, overzealous bureaucrats in Washington have tried to micromanage the ponds and puddles in Kansas without regard for the conservation work of the men and women who care for the land each and every day," said Rep... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the Democrat shutdown, led by Senator Chuck Schumer, ended. Rep. Estes voted alongside his House Republican colleagues to fund the government on Sept. 19, but Senate Democrats kept the government closed for six weeks. “For 43 painful days, Senate Democrats held our government hostage and demanded we give in to their radic... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Mornings with Maria to discuss the ongoing Schumer Shutdown, France’s decision to double their digital services tax, and more. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On the Democrats admitting to the pain they’re inflicting on Americans: “Well, I do expect that the Democrats at some point in time are gonna have to come to their senses and realize wh... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined NTD’s Capitol Report to discuss China’s restrictions on rare earth exports, President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, and more. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On China’s rare earth export restrictions: “It really was a disruptive thing when China said that several weeks ago … When we look at how critical rare earth minerals are for all the ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser to discuss the ongoing Schumer Shutdown, how Democrats are using the government shutdown as “leverage,” and their out-of-touch demands to reopen the government. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On the ongoing Schumer Shutdown: “It's just another Schumer Shutdown that basically [the Democrats] don't want to ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released a statement on the arrest announcement of a third suspect tied to the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern in Rep. Estes’ Washington, D.C., office. Tarpinian-Jachym interned during the Summer 2025 term and was murdered in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2025. “The announcement of a third arrest tied to the murder of my intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Inside the Beltway to discuss representing the fourth district of Kansas, the historic provisions secured in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, and more. Listen on YouTube, Rumble, and Spotify. On the ongoing government shutdown, triggered by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats: “It's unfortunate that we're at this point in time, 23 days no... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined National Report to discuss President Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Canada and the ongoing government shutdown triggered by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On Canada’s deceptive ad on tariffs featuring Ronald Reagan: “In terms of particularly as deceptive as that as the ad was … Pres... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), issued the following statement recognizing the positive economic news regarding the decrease of the United States’ annual deficit. Per the JEC, the nation ended the fiscal year with a $1.78 trillion deficit, which is $50 billion, or 2.8%, less than FY2024. The main driver in reducing the deficit came from tariff... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued the following statement after the 184th Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard was selected to host the Air Force Point Defense Battle Laboratory, reflecting Kansas’ important role in national security. The 184th Wing is located at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. The Point Defense Battle Lab is the Air Force’s innovative solution to rapidly ... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Washington Watch with Tony Perkins with guest host Jody Hice to discuss President Trump’s monumental peace plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing government shutdown caused by the Democrats. Watch the interview on YouTube and Rumble. On President Trump’s peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war and taking steps to achieve peace in the Middle... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined the John Whitmer Show to discuss the Democrat-induced government shutdown and his work to preserve and protect Social Security as Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee. Listen on YouTube and Rumble. On House Republicans funding the government and what the appropriations process should look like: “We did our job several weeks ago, we –the House Re... Read More »

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his request to have his congressional salary withheld due to the government shutdown, caused by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and his Democrat colleagues. The announcement follows Democrats’ refusal to vote for the same clean funding bill they supported during the previous administration. During the last government shutdown in 2019, Representati... Read More »