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Kiley & Hurd Say Congress Must Have a Role in U.S. Trade Policy
WASHINGTON, DC – Less than two weeks after the Supreme Court struck down many of the administration’s tariffs, Reps. Kevin Kiley (CA-03) and Jeff Hurd (CO-03) discussed what’s at stake for trade and Congressional authority.
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Problem Solvers Caucus Leads Charge to Bridge Political Divide on Health Care
WASHINGTON, DC – Three bipartisan members of the Problem Solvers Caucus gathered to offer a frank assessment of the state of health care in America — and a shared call for Congress to act – at a meeting of The Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange.
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LATEST RIPON FORUM EXAMINES STATE OF THE ECONOMY
WASHINGTON DC — Just over one year into the Trump Administration and just under nine months until the mid-term elections, The Ripon Forum examines the state of the U.S. economy and some of the challenges facing American families and businesses in 2026.
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Capito Touts GOP Accomplishments and Leadership Lessons
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) addressed The Ripon Society Thursday morning, sharing her insights on the work Congress has accomplished through the landmark Working Families Tax Cut Act as well as her priorities as Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.
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Amo & McDowell Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Devastating Fentanyl Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) addressed The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, discussing their legislative efforts to reduce overdose deaths, including the HOPE Act.
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Saying America is in an AI Arms Race, Mast Leads Effort to Make Sure Top Technology is not Shared with Adversaries Overseas
WASHINGTON, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast said he believes that America is in the middle of an “AI arms race,” and that it is critical for the President and Members of Congress to do all they can to ensure that the chips that power artificial intelligence are not shared with China.
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Fleischmann & Newhouse Tout Growing Support of Nuclear Power as a Way to Meet America’s Increasing Energy Demand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With America facing unprecedented energy demands driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and technological advancements, U.S. Reps. Chuck Fleischmann and Dan Newhouse appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss the effort they are leading to meet this demand and boost U.S. energy security in the coming years.
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Winston Group Warns GOP: Independent Voters and Economic Messaging Will Decide 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, DC – Exactly 285 days until the 2026 midterm elections, The Ripon Society hosted a luncheon discussion Wednesday with veteran pollsters Winston Group Founder David Winston and Co-Founder Myra Miller who shared their early insights on how they expect voters to cast their ballots in November.
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“Common-sense conservative values work, especially when deployed consistently over time.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion with three Republican lawmakers who share not only a common role, but a notable distinction – they are the first freshman members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 14 years to serve on the Energy & Commerce Committee.
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“Permitting in this country is broken.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Dusty Johnson (R-SD-At-Large) and Scott Peters (D-CA-50), bipartisan leaders of the ePermit Act, addressed The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, discussing their legislation to modernize federal permitting through digital coordination.
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Pfluger and Cline Chart Republican Study Committee Priorities for 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Vice-Chair Ben Cline (VA-06) outlined their legislative priorities for the Second Session of 119th Congress at a meeting of The Ripon Society, highlighting the RSC’s pivotal role in shaping last year’s landmark reconciliation bill and previewing an agenda centered on affordability.
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Latest Ripon Forum Examines Media Credibility and the Challenges Facing Both Journalists & Communicators Today
WASHINGTON, DC — As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the relationship between the press and the public has reached a critical juncture. Trust in news institutions has plummeted to historic lows, while the very nature of how information flows through society has been fundamentally transformed.
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