Katherine Sears

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California Congressman Fong introduces bill to cut red tape for US space dominance trib.al/DC5nsEL

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Spotted in Bakersfield, CA 👀

“I think that the California high-speed rail nightmare is the probably quintessential example of government waste and mismanagement,” says Rep. Vince Fong, a Republican whose district sits in California’s Central Valley, through which the project is supposed to run. cbsn.ws/41kxw9k

California Rep. Vince Fong calls out the failed high speed rail system: "The California High-Speed Rail nightmare is the quintessential example of government waste and mismanagement."

Californians were promised high-speed rail by 2020 for $33B. Instead: costs ballooned to $128B, zero usable track, no trains—just massive mismanagement and waste. I joined @60Minutes to expose the details. Tune in Sunday.

Don’t think I’ve ever missed Hill Country BBQ more than I do right now

Honored to host Congressman @vfong at our HQ this week. We shared how CX2 is building next-generation electronic warfare systems to support operators at the tactical edge and strengthen U.S. capabilities in the electromagnetic spectrum.

@liz_elkind @cami_mondeaux Congrats!!!

Personal update: Sorry if I’ve been slow to respond, my new at-home supervisor has kept me VERY busy I’ll be on maternity leave for a bit— see everyone back on Capitol Hill later this summer! PS: I completely & fully trust the House to quit House-ing for a little while I’m gone

Great to see Representative @vfong at the Nominal LA office yesterday morning! 🚀 California is home to some of the most consequential hardware test and evaluation programs in the world. We were honored to host the Congressman and share how @Nominal_io is helping teams at Edwards AFB and beyond move faster, test smarter, and deliver mission-critical hardware with confidence. Rep. Fong's leadership in the CA tech ecosystem has been instrumental in keeping that work funded and moving forward. Proud to have a champion like him in our corner. 🇺🇲

Is it still safe to fly during a TSA staffing shortage? ✈️ We asked Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA) how a prolonged funding freeze could impact airport security and traveler experience. Watch the full conversation here: shorturl.at/54lsV

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Why does it cost less to build a base on the moon than high speed rail from sf to la

Exciting news from @USDOL @SecretaryLCD! As emerging technologies like AI enhance our workforce, we must ensure Americans have the skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century economy. I’m proud to lead similar efforts in Congress that will help lay the groundwork for the next generation to lead in a world of rapid innovation.

Speaks for itself: Feb. 25, 2026: “We are not developing long-range missiles… we have limited the range below 2,000 kilometers” — Iran’s FM Araghchi (IRNA). March 20, 2026: Iran fires missiles at Diego Garcia—ranging 4,000 kilometers (WSJ). ⬇️

Having gone the more unusual career route from comms director to chief of staff, I love helping aspiring staffers - no matter their politics 🐘🔴🫏🔵 Honored to participate in the GOP’s Level Up Future Chiefs Course and the bipartisan CAO Coach Communications Staff Conference!

“As the PRC tries to integrate their technology, whether it's AI or robotics, into American businesses, into our supply chain, that is a real challenge for us… We need to decouple from China and ensure that our infrastructure is secure. Our cybersecurity risks are very real. This is not a game.” @RepVinceFong joined @NewsNation to preview today’s hearing on the growing security risks tied to technologies developed by PRC-affiliated companies, such as DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics.

@Reilly_R23 Sad.

@K__Sears It is one of my great regrets that I can’t take credit for this.

.@Reilly_R23 this was you, wasn’t it?