Michael Baumgartner

Congressman Michael Baumgartner represents Washington's 5th congressional district.

Christians killed in Nigeria

Opinion

January 11, 2026

Americans can’t close our eyes to the murder of Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria's growing terrorist threat from Boko Haram and Fulani militias poses strategic challenge as Africa's largest democracy heads toward 400 million people.

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions at a game before he was let go.

Opinion

October 20, 2025

The big money takeover is wrecking college sports. It doesn't have to be that way

Rep. Michael Baumgartner raises concerns about the future of sports and education as hedge funds gain influence over college athletics through private capital deals.

Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Opinion

October 3, 2025

Five ways America can stop a new Cold War with China from turning hot

A Republican House member reports on the first bipartisan congressional delegation to China since 2019, comparing current tensions to Cold War atmosphere.