Estes Releases Statement After End of Democrat Shutdown

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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…

ICYMI: Estes Joins Mornings with Maria

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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…

ICYMI: Estes Joins Capitol Report

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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…

ICYMI: Estes Joins Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

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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…

Estes Releases Statement on Arrest of Third Murder Suspect of Intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym

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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…

ICYMI: Estes Joins Inside the Beltway

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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…

ICYMI: Estes Joins National Report

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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…

Estes Affirms National Deficit Decrease, Highlights Further Need for Fiscal Sanity in Government

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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…

Estes Applauds Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing’s Selection for Prestigious Point Defense Task Force

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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…

ICYMI: Estes Joins Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

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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…

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