Sen. Jim Banks

Opinion September 19

How we realize Trump's vision to make federal architecture beautiful again

New bill aims to reverse decades of ugly federal building construction by mandating preference for classical architecture that reflects American values.

OPINION April 19, 2024

The rot runs deep at NPR. This is what we must do now

The audience for National Public Radio aka NPR is made up of mostly liberal listeners. Why should American taxpayers, who lean conservative, support the organization with their money?

OPINION June 19, 2023

Why are US retirees forced to invest in this threat to America?

U.S. retirees shouldn’t be subsidizing our greatest adversary’s industries, which is why I introduced the Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings Act (PARSA).

OPINION October 31, 2022

There should be no critical race theory in foxholes

Critical race theory is a destructive ideology; so, why are our tax dollars promoting it in the military?

OPINION October 26, 2022

Blame Democrats and union bosses for failing school report card

The Nation's Report Card showed schools recorded the steepest drop in math scores ever recorded, and Democrats are to blame.

OPINION August 24, 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci will retire in December but after COVID craziness Congress must hold him accountable

Dr. Anthony Fauci announced his retirement on Monday. Congress must hold him accountable for the decisions he made during COVID about lockdowns, vaccines and more.

OPINION July 7, 2022

Secretary Mayorkas has failed to defend our homeland and must be impeached

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas has not followed through on his oath of office. He has not defended our country and should be impeached.

OPINION May 12, 2022

National Police Week is an opportunity to show cops we have their backs

Now more than ever, police should know that American politicians have their backs, just as they have ours.

OPINION April 1, 2022

Biden's budget shows what he truly values - and it's not working Americans

A Republican study shows that the price of gas kept pace with the White House’s accelerating green energy agenda.

OPINION December 13, 2021

Americans worry about soaring crime rate -- Democrats respond by standing up for criminals

Since the summer of 2020, mainstream Democrats in Congress have pushed to end cash bail and pretrial detention.

OPINION November 19, 2021

Joe Biden and Democrats create crises on purpose because they despise you and the way you live

The economic pain you're currently feeling isn't an accident. It's on purpose. Democrats have made deliberate policy decisions to get us where we are today.

OPINION June 23, 2021

Rep. Jim Banks: Biden finally acknowledges violent crime spike but won't dare admit Democrats' responsibility

On Wednesday afternoon President Biden finally broke his silence about skyrocketing violent crime rates.

OPINION March 24, 2021

Rep. Jim Banks: Biden's border crisis – PR stunts to deflect blame won't work. Here's what has to happen

OPINION December 8, 2020

Rep. Jim Banks: GOP is only party to tackle our national debt – Dems don't have the guts to try

Yes, Republicans and Democrats have both contributed to the problem of our national debt and deficit. But no, the blame is not evenly shared.

Afghanistan June 30, 2020

Rep. Jim Banks: Russian bounties to Taliban story may be putting US lives at risk — here's how

The New York Times may have imperiled our troops’ lives and compromised national security by reporting on unconfirmed intel.