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Senator Schmitt questions witnesses on effects of soft-on-crime policies during judiciary hearing

By H. H. Hodge | Sep 30, 2025

During a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) raised concerns about crime policies he described as "soft-on-crime," which he linked to organizations funded by George Soros.

Senator Schmitt criticizes Democrats over stalled government funding negotiations

By H. H. Hodge | Sep 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke on Fox News’ Faulkner Focus about ongoing negotiations in Congress to avoid a potential government shutdown.

Senator Schmitt raises concerns over use of H-1B visas for diversity office hires

By H. H. Hodge | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has sent a letter to Joseph Edlow, the Administrator of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), expressing concern over what he describes as misuse of the H-1B visa program for hiring in Diversity,...

Senator Schmitt reintroduces bill enabling partnerships at Gateway Arch National Park

By H. H. Hodge | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has reintroduced the “Gateway Partnership Act,” a bill designed to facilitate cooperative agreements between the Gateway Arch National Park and its philanthropic partner, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation.