Earlier this week, I returned to Capitol Hill. Although House votes had been scheduled for Monday evening, weather disruptions across the country once again delayed the start of legislative business until Tuesday afternoon. Despite the Department of Homeland Security not…

On Monday of this week, I flew to Washington, DC, anticipating a flurry of activity on Capitol Hill ahead of the State of the Union address President Trump would deliver Tuesday evening. Across the country, however, brutal weather disrupted flights,…

What happened to black and white? I was a young child when color television became common in American homes. Before that, everything was black and white. The phrase itself became shorthand for clarity—something definite, objective, and true. To say an…

It’s a new year, bringing new opportunities to engage and encourage on Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, I boarded my flight to Washington, D.C. carrying my latest batch of 225 handwritten notes for members of Congress. While in the air, I…

On Monday, I headed to Washington, DC. During a plane change in Phoenix, I discovered that two members of Congress were on my connecting flight. We talked briefly about Thanksgiving and what they expected to face on Capitol Hill this…

I returned to Washington, DC this week for two full days on Capitol Hill. Before sharing details, let me clarify the heart behind these updates: I’m not here to make policy judgments. I simply want to share what I see,…

I returned to Capitol Hill Tuesday evening after being away since the start of the government shutdown. Though our Wednesday evening service in the Capitol couldn’t take place, I felt it was important to be present again in the congressional…

I traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday to sing for an evening event. The next morning, I had the privilege of hearing several speakers, including Secretary of the Environmental Protection Agency Lee Zeldin, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and others.…

I arrived in Washington, DC Tuesday afternoon and immediately began visiting offices in the Cannon House Office Building. In one office, a representative from Mississippi graciously invited me into his personal office, where he was meeting with his staff. He…

While Congress may be on its August recess, I’ve remained in close contact with many members and staff. Encouragement, as always, is welcome and needed. I have also been busy singing for two separate events in Colorado and at the…