Theodore Paul Budd

I’ve long supported our partnership with Israel to combat terrorism, specifically our joint research to counter threats from drones. This doesn’t just help Israel defeat Iran & Hamas, but also helps protect our homeland & deployed troops with advanced technologies.

The Defense budget is an investment that goes straight into American communities—supporting our troops, creating jobs, & driving new manufacturing & technological breakthroughs. By investing in the American Arsenal, we fuel economic growth across the country, especially in NC.

On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we honor thousands of families who have lost loved ones far too soon. Their advocacy & efforts to turn their grief into action have shaped policies that have helped reduce fentanyl-related deaths in NC & across the U.S. Our work must continue.

This week, we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and highlight NC’s booming workforce. Apprenticeship programs open doors for North Carolinians to master a trade & build careers that meet industry needs. Investing in our workforce is essential to America's future success.

I joined Washington Watch with @tperkins tonight to discuss the Pentagon’s budget request and the importance of putting a stop to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. WATCH now ⏬