The First 50 Days Are in the Books!
It’s hard to believe that President Trump has only been in office for 50 days. He’s done more in that short period of time than Joe Biden did in four years. On Monday, the White House released a list of 50 Wins in 50 Days. The accomplishments are extensive, and we know the President and his stellar team are just getting started. Check out the complete list here: President Trump’s First 50 Days. So much winning!!
I encourage you to sign up for emails from WhiteHouse.gov, like the “50 Wins in 50 Days” article above. You won’t be bombarded with messages, but you will be up to speed on what the President is doing, including photos from various White House events. Sign up here: https://www.whitehouse.gov
There was more good news on Monday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that after six weeks of investigation by DOGE, 83% of the programs funded by USAID are being cancelled. This represents 5200 contracts totaling tens of BILLIONS of dollars. The remaining 1000 programs that USAID will continue to fund will be managed by the State Department, which means greater oversight. You can read more about this here: 5200 USAID Contracts are Terminated
Just a week ago, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. Our 11th District Congressman, Gerry Connolly, announced in advance that he would not be attending. How unfortunate that elected officials can’t at least respect the position and show up to represent their constituents, even if they personally disagree with the President. I don’t recall any Republican House or Senate members boycotting President Biden’s speeches, even though they were absolutely dreadful. Unfortunately, bad behavior on “the other side of the aisle” has become the norm.
During President Trump’s speech, Democrats proudly held up silly signs, while refusing to stand and applaud for a 13-year-old cancer survivor, DJ Daniel; recently released prisoner Marc Fogel and his mother; Laken Riley’s family; Jocelyn Nungaray’s mother; Corey Comperatore’s family; and many more who have overcome adversity and endured heartbreak. It was a pathetic demonstration of extreme partisanship by a group of people who are so consumed by hatred that they have lost their humanity.
Our nation is in good hands. Please continue to pray for the safety of President Trump, his family, Cabinet members, and all those working to Make America Great Again.
Rosie Oakley
Pat Herrity’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Party is THIS Sunday, March 16 at the Springfield Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Come enjoy Irish beer, Irish music, traditional Irish food favorites, and special guest speaker Del. Ian Lovejoy! It’s always a great time and a great place to meet and chat with fellow Republicans.
Tickets available now online here.
Chantilly: Supervisor Pat Herrity’s 9th annual Teen Job and Opportunity Fair is this Saturday, March 15, from 11:00am-1:00pm at Chantilly High School, 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly 20151. Registration is free — register to attend here.
McLean: The McLean Citizens Association is hosting a summer job fair for high school students this Saturday, March 15, from 11:00am-1:00pm at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean 22101.
No sign-up needed. Just walk in! Students will have the opportunity to fill out applications on the spot or leave behind a resume. Questions? Send an emailto the organizers. Details in the flyer pictured.
Fairfax County Supervisors and School Board Members are continuing to hold town halls in their magisterial districts on budget issues in March. We encourage you to attend to learn about how the county plans to spend your tax dollars and hear elected officials’ justifications for ever-increasing tax burdens. on Fairfax residents.
Details for all the town halls are below.
The Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC), appointed by the Fairfax County School Board, is planning to meet Wednesday, March 19, from 7:00-9:00 PM, at the FCPS Administration Building, 1st floor cafeteria, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church. This meeting was supposed to take place this week, but for some unknown reason, it was rescheduled.
The discussion will center around a proposal to introduce the topic of gender ideology in the FIRST grade. Currently, Family Life Education (sex ed) begins introducing gender ideology in the 7th grade in FCPS.
The front door of the building will be locked. Access to the building will only be through the parking garage, at the rear of the building. To access the garage, go past the sign for the front entry, and drive to the back of the building. After parking, take the elevator to the first floor.
Please plan to attend this very important meeting. We can’t complain about the decisions being made if we don’t at least show up and push back.
The next Fairfax GOP Committee membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18, at 7:00pm at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean 22101. Please enter through Door #4.
The special guest speakers will be Amanda Chase and Dave LaRock, both of whom recently entered the Governor’s race
The next 11th District Republican Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 19, at 7:00pm at Fairfax GOP headquarters, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax 22030. The call is here.
Wed., Mar. 19, 7:00pm: Republican Women of Clifton meeting. At the Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton 20124.
Thurs., Mar. 20, 6:30pm: Colonial Mt. Vernon Republican Women’s Club. At ServiceMaster, 7551 Fordson Road, Alexandria 22306.
Join Winsome Earle-Sears, candidate for Governor, for an evening reception with Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday, April 7 in McLean. Details in the flyer pictured.
The Greater McLean Republican Women’s Club (GMRWC) awards a $1,000 scholarship annually to a graduating high school senior who resides in Fairfax County, VA. The student must be planning to attend an accredited college, technical or vocational school. The award is based on the student’s involvement in Republican activities as well as, academic and other achievements.
The scholarship is named after Betty Greer, a life member and past president of the GMRWC. Betty also served in many capacities on the Virginia Federation of Republican Women Board of Directors and was the winner of a National Federation of Republican Women “Tribute to Women” award. She was an enthusiastic volunteer for Republican politics at the local, state and federal levels. She also helped her community by volunteering at her church, her children’s schools and various charities.
You can download the application form here. Please share with any graduating seniors you know!
Application Deadline is May 1, 2025. The winner will be notified within two weeks and will be invited along with parents to attend the GMRWC spring event as esteemed guests.
WMAL Radio is once again hosting its legendary Free Speech Forum at The Birchmere in Alexandria on Sunday, April 27, at 7:00pm.
Join Chris Plante, Larry O’Connor, and Vince Coglianese as they share the stage celebrate the First 100 Days of the new administration, while taking your questions… and holding nothing back! Enjoy a night of laughs, behind the scenes stories, and unfiltered conversations with like-minded WMAL listeners.
Doors will open at 5:00pm and show begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale today–you can get yours now online here.
