In this episode, Hugh Hewitt talks with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith about the urgent push to finalize a major tax reform bill that makes Trump-era cuts permanent and includes pro-growth provisions. Smith emphasizes the need for unity in the GOP to pass the bill by July 4th, calling it a "big beautiful bill" to deliver economic certainty.

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GOP Unity Key to Passing Tax Reform | Hugh Hewitt with Rep. Jason Smith

There is contemplation of war with Iran.  The truth is, Iran has been at war with us for decades. In 1979, Iran seized our embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage, holding them for over a year. Then—in 1983—Iran’s terrorist arm, Hezbollah, killed 17 American in Beirut. Later that year they killed another 241 in another bombing there.

In Spain in 1984, Hezbollah killed 18 Americans at a restaurant, and bombed the US Embassy in Beirut yet again, killing 11 more. In ’92, they bombed the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 innocents.  And another 85 they killed in Argentina two years later.  There’s TWA Flight 847 and Bobby Stetham’s public execution, and the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers killing 19 Americans.

On and on.

Now they seek nuclear weaponry and kill their own dissidents by the tens of thousands.

As Lincoln put it: We didn’t want war, but the war came.  Let’s not be wobbly over it.

There is contemplation of war with Iran.&nbsp; The truth is, Iran has been at war with us for decades. In 1979, Iran seized our embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage, holding them for over a year. Then&mdash;in 1983&mdash;Iran&rsquo;s terrorist arm, Hezbollah, killed 17 American in Beirut. Later that year they killed another 241 in another bombing there.
In Spain in 1984, Hezbollah killed 18 Americans at a restaurant, and bombed the US Embassy in Beirut yet again, killing 11 more. In &rsquo;92, they bombed the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, killing 29 innocents.&nbsp; And another 85 they killed in Argentina two years later.&nbsp; There&rsquo;s TWA Flight 847 and Bobby Stetham&rsquo;s public execution, and the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers killing 19 Americans.
On and on.
Now they seek nuclear weaponry and kill their own dissidents by the tens of thousands.
As Lincoln put it: We didn&rsquo;t want war, but the war came.&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s not be wobbly over it.

Seth Leibsohn: Iran Has Been at War With Us for Decades

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Donald Trump's State of the Union address checked all of the usual boxes. As theater however, Trump reminded Democrats of his mastery.

Trump knew Democrats wanted to make the event into a circus and became the ringmaster. He anticipated their heckling and out shouted it from the dais.

He offered America a parade of heroes while Democrats sulked in their seats. Not once but twice, Trump asked Democrats to stand with Americans and then ridiculed them for failing to rise to the occasion.

First, Trump declared that the first duty of government was to American citizens rather than illegal aliens and challenge the room to stand in agreement. Almost every Democrat remains seated and Trump scolded. You should be ashamed.

More shockingly, Democrats refuse to stand when Trump called for justice for Iryna Zarutska, the young Ukrainian woman murdered in Charlotte by a lifetime violent offender. Trump appeared shocked and rebuked them. How do you not stand?

Trump exposed the Democrats for what they are.

Radicals who care less about Americans than they do for power.

Donald Trump's State of the Union address checked all of the usual boxes. As theater however, Trump reminded Democrats of his mastery.
Trump knew Democrats wanted to make the event into a circus and became the ringmaster. He anticipated their heckling and out shouted it from the dais.
He offered America a parade of heroes while Democrats sulked in their seats. Not once but twice, Trump asked Democrats to stand with Americans and then ridiculed them for failing to rise to the occasion.
First, Trump declared that the first duty of government was to American citizens rather than illegal aliens and challenge the room to stand in agreement. Almost every Democrat remains seated and Trump scolded. You should be ashamed.
More shockingly, Democrats refuse to stand when Trump called for justice for Iryna Zarutska, the young Ukrainian woman murdered in Charlotte by a lifetime violent offender. Trump appeared shocked and rebuked them. How do you not stand?
Trump exposed the Democrats for what they are.
Radicals who care less about Americans than they do for power.

Ed Morrissey: How Do You Not Stand

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Americans just got a revealing glimpse of what Democrats have in mind if they reclaim power. On a recent podcast, Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice warned Big Tech, law firms, media outlets, companies, and universities that Democrats won’t “forgive and forget” those who cooperate with President Donald Trump. The left “won’t play by the old rules,” she announced.

How ironic. The same crowd that constantly calls Trump an authoritarian is now openly threatening political retribution.

Rice’s threats aren’t hypothetical. During the Biden administration, federal officials strongarmed tech companies to suppress disfavored speech. JP Morgan has just admitted to debanking Trump and some supporters — hardly a coincidence in today’s regulatory climate.

Meanwhile, Rice’s former boss Barack Obama speaks loftily about unity and “coming together.” Nice words — but Americans have seen too much to believe them.

Americans just got a revealing glimpse of what Democrats have in mind if they reclaim power. On a recent podcast, Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice warned Big Tech, law firms, media outlets, companies, and universities that Democrats won&rsquo;t &ldquo;forgive and forget&rdquo; those who cooperate with President Donald Trump. The left &ldquo;won&rsquo;t play by the old rules,&rdquo; she announced.
How ironic. The same crowd that constantly calls Trump an authoritarian is now openly threatening political retribution.
Rice&rsquo;s threats aren&rsquo;t hypothetical. During the Biden administration, federal officials strongarmed tech companies to suppress disfavored speech. JP Morgan has just admitted to debanking Trump and some supporters &mdash; hardly a coincidence in today&rsquo;s regulatory climate.
Meanwhile, Rice&rsquo;s former boss Barack Obama speaks loftily about unity and &ldquo;coming together.&rdquo; Nice words &mdash; but Americans have seen too much to believe them.

Carol Platt Liebau: The Left's Threat

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GOP Unity Key to Passing Tax Reform | Hugh Hewitt with Rep. Jason Smith

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