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  • Ernst Discusses New Role as Chair of Senate DOGE Caucus

    Ernst Discusses New Role as Chair of Senate DOGE Caucus

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) appeared Wednesday afternoon before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the effort she is leading on Capitol Hill to rein in excessive government spending and waste.

  • Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with 14 New Members of the 119th Congress

    Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with 14 New Members of the 119th Congress

    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a discussion yesterday morning with 14 new Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, who discussed some of the challenges facing the people they represent and their priorities for the coming year.

  • “PRIORITIES 2025”

    “PRIORITIES 2025”

    WASHINGTON, DC — With a new Congress and President about to be sworn into office, The Ripon Forum reached out to policy and political leaders from around America to get their thoughts on the most pressing challenges facing our country and the priorities that should be addressed in the coming year. 

  • Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” at 13th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon

    Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” at 13th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon

    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and The Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their 13th annual bipartisan luncheon honoring the Operations Directors and Schedulers in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

  • “What has been lost is the perception that America is a badass.”

    “What has been lost is the perception that America is a badass.”

    WASHINGTON, DC —In remarks this past Thursday at a “fireside chat” hosted by The Ripon Society, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assessed the last four years of U.S. foreign policy under the Biden Administration, and some of the pressing challenges facing the incoming Trump Administration around the world.

  • Young Evaluates Challenges and Opportunities for GOP Majority

    Young Evaluates Challenges and Opportunities for GOP Majority

    WASHINGTON, DC – Exactly two weeks after the Republican Party maintained its majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and claimed both the U.S. Senate and the White House, The Ripon Society hosted a lunch meeting featuring the remarks of U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN).

  • “AMERICA’S HIDDEN HEROES”

    “AMERICA’S HIDDEN HEROES”

    WASHINGTON, DC — With over 14 million Americans currently caring for a veteran or military service member in the United States, the 6th Annual Veteran Day Special Edition of The Ripon Forum examines the challenges facing these hidden heroes and what policymakers can do to support them.

  • “I am confident we will retake the majority in the United States Senate.”

    “I am confident we will retake the majority in the United States Senate.”

    WASHINGTON, DC – For their final political briefing before Election Day, NRSC Executive Director Jason Thielman and NRCC Executive Director Chris Winkelman discussed the dynamics of the 2024 House and Senate election cycles at a meeting of The Ripon Society.

  • Ripon Society & Franklin Center Host Bipartisan Chiefs of Staff, Staff Directors at Australian Embassy

    Ripon Society & Franklin Center Host Bipartisan Chiefs of Staff, Staff Directors at Australian Embassy

    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held a reception with the bipartisan House and Senate Chiefs of Staff and Staff Directors Associations at the recently built Australian Embassy.

  • Hinson Addresses Ripon Society’s GOP Women Policy & Political Professionals Series

    Hinson Addresses Ripon Society’s GOP Women Policy & Political Professionals Series

    WASHINGTON, DC – As part of a regular series of events aimed at fostering relationships among conservative women, The Ripon Society hosted a GOP Women breakfast with Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) who participated in a moderated Question & Answer discussion with over forty women in attendance.

  • Cassidy Outlines Bipartisan Plan to Keep Social Security Solvent for All Future Generations

    Cassidy Outlines Bipartisan Plan to Keep Social Security Solvent for All Future Generations

    WASHINGTON, DC – As reports continue to cover the shrinking viability of Social Security and working Americans continue to worry about their ability to rely on the government-run retirement program, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) discussed his bipartisan “Big Idea” to save Social Security in remarks to The Ripon Society.

  • Carter, Joyce & Murphy Lay Out Some of the Key Goals of the GOP Doctors Caucus

    Carter, Joyce & Murphy Lay Out Some of the Key Goals of the GOP Doctors Caucus

    WASHINGTON, DC – Three members of the GOP Doctors Caucus appeared yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, where they not only laid out some of the key goals of the group, but how their experience as health care professionals is shaping their approach to lawmaking and service on Capitol Hill.

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