THE REPUBLICAN WEEK

Welcome to the RNC weekly newsletter - The Republican Week - bringing you the biggest moments. 

THE MAIN THING: Biden’s Border Crisis is Worse Than Ever
 

The Worst December in DHS History: 178,840 illegal immigrants were apprehended attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border last month, making this the highest total for December in DHS history.

• Nearly two million: That’s how many illegal immigrants Border Patrol has caught attempting to cross the border since Biden took office. 
• 11,921: The number of unaccompanied children Border Patrol encountered just last month. 
• Roughly 500,000: The estimated number of illegal immigrants that have escaped into the U.S. without apprehension. We may never know who these individuals are or where they went.

The root cause: Biden’s failed policies created the crisis at the southern border. Biden has:

• Issued more than 94 executive actions on immigration, undoing many of the Trump administration’s successful policies. 
• Halted construction of the border wall.
• Ended the effective “Remain in Mexico” policy. 
• Flown migrants from the border into American cities under the cover of darkness. 
• Allowed illegal immigrants to use arrest warrants as a valid form of identification to board airplanes. 

Bottom line: Biden’s refusal to secure our border has tragic consequences. Illegal drugs are pouring into America, with fentanyl overdoses becoming the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. Open borders bring human trafficking, violence, and abuse to our doorstep.

But Biden still hasn’t visited the border. He doesn’t care. 

Red State Recovery: GOP Policies Work
 

Red state rebound: Newly released December data from the Labor Department confirms that Republican governors and legislatures are leading the way in getting Americans back to work.

The numbers don’t lie: 

• 16 of the top 20 states for jobs recovered since the coronavirus pandemic began are led by Republican governors
• 18 of the top 20 states for jobs recovered have Republican-controlled legislatures.
• The top nine states for jobs recovered are all led by Republicans.
• The top 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates are all led by Republicans.

“Republican governors and legislatures deliver results, while Biden and Democrat governors are leaving Americans behind,” said RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

• “Despite Biden’s reckless spending, skyrocketing prices, and forced mandates, Republican commitments to commonsense, conservative economic policies are leading the way."

Bottom line: While red states put Americans back to work, Democrats’ job-killing policies and economic lockdowns are destroying their states. 
 

NEW EPISODE: “Real America” Podcast Featuring House Minority Whip Steve Scalise
 

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Talking 2022: RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released a new episode of her podcast “Real America” featuring House Minority Whip Steve Scalise.

• High stakes: The two discussed the real-life impact of Biden’s radical policies, Biden’s weaknesses as Commander in Chief, the importance of taking back the House in 2022, and Rep. Scalise’s role as minority whip. 

Biden doesn't care: “It is so critical to realize it's not incompetence. This is intentional. This is their worldview. Biden does not want a stronger America. He is running our country, and the policies he's putting in place are intentional,” said Chairwoman McDaniel.

Every Vote Matters: “Nobody has an excuse to stay at home,” said Scalise. “We need people out voting and when they go out voting–also making sure that they're protecting the integrity, the voting system–you get the right outcome. Everybody's got a vote and we fight for that right for everybody to vote.”  

Watch the podcast here or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available.
 

Expanding the Party, Investing in Communities
 

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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is continuing to grow the Party, invest in communities, and mobilize support ahead of the midterms. 

• This week, the RNC opened two new Community Centers-- part of the RNC’s multimillion-dollar minority engagement effort and long term investments in communities.

Houston, Texas: The RNC opened its fourth Hispanic community center in Texas and 8^th across the country.

• As Hispanic voters continue to shift to the Republican party, our community centers are forging the way for voters to be heard, engaged, and involved.

Robeson County, North Carolina: T he RNC opened its first Native American Community Center. After seeing gains in Native American communities in 2020, the RNC is ensuring to continue to grow the Party in 2022 and beyond.

"The new community center – the first Native American office that the RNC is opening anywhere in the U.S. this election cycle – is the crown jewel of the approach," reported the Indigenous Wire. 

Click here to read more about the RNC's historic investments. 
 

RNC Celebrates School Choice Week
 

This week, the Republican Party joined thousands of families and teachers across the country in celebrating freedom in K-12 education.
 
Escape route: School choice empowers students–especially those trapped in failing districts–to find the learning environment that best suits their needs. 

• Thanks to school choice laws, students all over America have taken advantage of charter school, private school, homeschool, distance learning, voucher, and open enrollment options. 
• Minority and low-income students are some of the biggest beneficiaries and supporters of school choice. 

Families first: The Republican Party believes parents–not government bureaucrats–best understand their child’s academic needs. 
 
Standing with students: The RNC will always defend and support the expansion of school choice all over the country, ensuring that every child has access to the education that best fulfills their needs.