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  • Rockets fired toward Israel from Hamas militants in Gaza, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. FATIMA SHBAIR / AP

    Who is Hamas? Unveiling the Palestinian Terrorists behind the Headlines

    Rockets fired toward Israel from Hamas militants in Gaza, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. FATIMA SHBAIR / AP

    Nov 12, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    The name Hamas has frequently dominated headlines, causing many people to ask, “Who is Hamas?” It is a Palestinian terrorist organization that governs the Gaza Strip. On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a massive surprise attack on southern Israel, killing more than 1,400 men, women and children while taking hundreds of innocent civilians as hostages. They are in league with ISIS, Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and Hezbollah and have been at the center of numerous conflicts with Israel. But what is the story behind this terorist group, and what drives its actions? This guide will explore the origins, goals, and strategies of Hamas, as well as its impact on ordinary Palestinians and the international community’s stance on the movement.

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  • How to Stop Spam Calls — Protecting Our Seniors

    Nov 6, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    When it comes to consumer protection, our country has let too many of our seniors down, especially when it comes to blocking spam calls. Spam calls are an annoyance for everyone, but for seniors, they can be particularly harmful. According to the National Council on Aging, elder financial abuse costs seniors an estimated $2.9 billion annually.

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  • The Future of America: A Common-Sense Vision

    Jul 7, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    As we stand at the crossroads of American history, the soul of our country is under attack. We are facing generational defining challenges that will shape the trajectory of the future of America. Our overseas adversaries, reminiscent of the strategies seen during the era of the Soviet Union, continue to threaten the American dream. At home, we face challenges that threaten both the urban areas and rural regions of the u.s. economy: out-of-control illegal immigration, a growing drug crisis, stagnant inflation, increasing crime, and persistent homelessness in our cities.

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  • Photo: The Norwegian company 1X Technologies expects to launch its Neo robot (left) in 2023. The American robotics company Figure is working on its Figure 01 humanoid robot (right) - 1X Technologies/Figure

    Will Robots Take My Job?

    Photo: The Norwegian company 1X Technologies expects to launch its Neo robot (left) in 2023. The American robotics company Figure is working on its Figure 01 humanoid robot (right) - 1X Technologies/Figure

    Jul 3, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    Artificial Intelligence and robotics are rapidly evolving industries and technologies, raising the question: “Will robots take my job?” I’ve explored this question for almost a decade. I held the first congressional hearing on artificial intelligence (AI) in 2015, I wrote the U.S. national strategy for AI that was signed into law in 2020, and since being out of government I’ve both advised and served on the boards of companies on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence.

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  • Photo: Liquified Natural Gas export facility near Houston, Texas - Freeport LNG

    Are Climate Change Prevention & U.S. Energy Independence Mutually Exclusive?

    Photo: Liquified Natural Gas export facility near Houston, Texas - Freeport LNG

    Jun 21, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    The world needs to produce more electricity to meet energy consumption needs AND reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We know what we need to do: stop putting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, take some of the carbon emissions that are already in the atmosphere out, and generate at least 2 times more electricity by 2050. We can do all three — at the same time. Climate change prevention and U.S. energy independence are not mutually exclusive objectives.

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  • Photo: The leaders of the BRICS alliance -- Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and former President of Brazil Michel Temer - M. Hutchings (2019)

    Are the BRICS Trying to Form a One World Currency?

    Photo: The leaders of the BRICS alliance -- Current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, and former President of Brazil Michel Temer - M. Hutchings (2019)

    May 30, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    The United States of America has built a global order following World War II that has benefitted America because every other country on Earth wanted to participate in it. This international order has led to America becoming the sole global superpower. It has enabled the economic success we call the American Dream to be the envy of the world. Unfortunately, this world order that has been beneficial to every American is now unraveling. If we don’t stop this unraveling, it will significantly erode our quality of life.

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  • Immigration News You Aren’t Getting

    Apr 20, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    As a former congressman who represented the single largest southern border district, and a former overseas CIA officer, I’ve been dealing with threats to our homeland security and Americans’ well being for my entire adult life. Dealing with border security and addressing the rising number of undocumented immigrants crossing our borders – while getting increasingly complicated – just needs common sense to fix it.

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  • How To Stop Gun Violence as We Remember Uvalde, TX

    Apr 18, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    On May 24, 2022, a fourth-grade classroom at Robb Elementary School in the city of Uvalde, Texas — a small, quiet community that I represented in Congress — became a war zone. Nineteen beautiful, innocent children and two dedicated, brave teachers are gone forever because of a vicious massacre. It’s infuriating. It’s heartbreaking. It was preventable.

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  • New Cold War Between U.S. and China Explained

    The New Cold War: China vs. U.S.

    New Cold War Between U.S. and China Explained

    Apr 5, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    In today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, understanding the intricacies of global politics is more important than ever. This exclusive excerpt is from an interview conducted at the recent Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TCRA) event in Fort Worth, Texas on March 24, 2023. TSCRA Vice President Carl Ray Polk sits down with me to discuss a topic that has captured the attention of the world – the new cold war with China.

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  • Photo: My sister, brother, and I (seated) celebrating with my mom.

    5 Essential Leadership Principles for Success in Everything

    Photo: My sister, brother, and I (seated) celebrating with my mom.

    Mar 9, 2023 | By Will Hurd

    I’ve always been and will always be a momma’s boy. Mary Alice Hurd wore many hats — a department store buyer, master seamstress, puppet maker, cosmetologist, beauty supply owner, and beauty school director. But her favorite role was being a mom, not just to her three wild kids, but to everyone she met. My mom joined her Heavenly Father on March 1, 2023, and while those who loved her will no longer get to enjoy her physical presence, we can try to live every day by the leadership principles she taught us to be better people.

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Will Hurd has spent the past 20 years on the front lines of the most pressing fights facing our nation, in the Middle East, Congress, and the highest levels of business and tech.

Will has spent his life fighting for our country, and he will take those decades of experience with him as he fights for all us.

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The choice we face

In this election, we have a choice. We can continue down the path of divisive politics and short-term thinking, or we can choose a new direction.

We can choose a future that is grounded in common sense, that prioritizes the needs of the American people, and that builds on our strengths as a nation.

Together, we can make this vision a reality.

Together, we can create an America that thrives on innovation, that provides opportunities for all, and that leads the world not just in power, but in principle.

91%
Believe it’s important to protect free speech
86%
Believe college education is important for success
79%
Support the development of alternative energy sources
86%
Believe it is essential to maintain Social Security
89%
Support background checks for all gun buyers
71%
Believe that LGBTQ+ individuals should have equal rights
82%
Say it is important for the country to do more regarding race inequality
72%
Are unhappy with the current US economy
70%
Believe the federal government doesn't share enough information
94%
Are concerned about pollution of drinking water
71%
Believe the nation's infrastructure is in need of major repairs
85%
Believe that access to affordable housing is a problem
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What’s a modern republican look like?

We’re a nation full of people with these values. If this describes you, you might be a modern Republican.

Respectful and Polite

Strong old school manners. You respect others, and say "please" and "thank you"

Fair

You give someone a fair shot

Empathic

You're ready to put yourself in the shoes of someone else.

Informed

No matter street smarts or book smarts, you understand an education is important

Family Values

You put your family above everything and do everything you can to succeed

Responsible

You take responsibility for your actions and believe in personal responsibility

Kind

You help others and you're always quick to smile

Persevering

You don't let a little hardship get in your way

Compassionate

You know that we're better together and you are ready to help
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