Recently, Rep. Chip Roy from Texas shared a seven-page memo that outlines the House Freedom Caucus’ goals for 2026. It’s, well, quite intriguing.
The memo doesn’t push for a prolonged ideological battle. Instead, it focuses on securing the border, safeguarding elections, enhancing healthcare options, reducing government spending, and eliminating fraud. These issues resonate with a broad swath of the American public, not just conservatives—probably around 60 to 70 percent.
As free citizens, we have the power to make choices that reflect our values and support good people—real people. There’s a sense of hope that drives action, but so does fear.
Looking ahead, the state of the economy in the coming months could determine whether Republicans maintain control of the House or face a discouraging situation. There’s a significant chance—around 53%—that President Trump might face more impeachment efforts next year.
That won’t deter him, of course.
Democrats might set their sights on various officials. They could target the Secretary of War over alleged misconduct or go after the Secretary of Health and Human Services for vaccine-related mandates. The Secretary of State may also come under scrutiny due to allegations tied to Venezuela.
Why are they doing this? The answer is simple: you.
The House alone can’t fend off these attacks. While the Freedom Caucus agenda is well-received and President Trump is eager to support it, the Senate plays a crucial role too. Without clear direction and bravery from Senate Republicans, there’s little hope for achieving meaningful victories. They might even need to eliminate the filibuster to gain ground.
The consequences of inaction are severe. If Republicans don’t step up, Democrats may very well eliminate the filibuster on their own within a year to push their agenda forward. If that happens, the Republican Party—and the nation—could struggle to recover.
Morale on our side is already shaky. What happens if voters perceive their leaders willingly ceding power to their opponents in a scenario resembling a civil Cold War? The sense of hopelessness could spiral into apathy.
Alternatively, a robust Republican Congress might focus on tangible achievements. We could see lower gas prices, decreased inflation, and healthcare costs reverting to pre-pandemic levels. That might just expose the conspiracy theories propagated by certain figures within the party.
Are we genuinely seeing improvements, or is it just manipulation?
This situation should, theoretically, be one of the simplest political choices Republicans have faced—particularly when turnout tends to drop absent Trump’s presence on the ballot. They can seize this moment by abolishing the filibuster, or they can sit back and risk facing repercussions while others evade consequences.
Looking back, 2025 was key to countering the negative effects of the Biden administration. For 2026, we must proactively reject that worldview. But, the filibuster stands in our way.
So, what are we prepared to do?
We’ve seen that action can make a difference, even in tough situations. Recent child health protection efforts faced obstacles attempting to shield pesticide companies from liability. Thankfully, that problematic language was removed from the bill rapidly.
Also noteworthy is Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz, who unexpectedly withdrew from re-election amid a significant scandal. These events signify important changes.
As free Americans, we still hold power if we choose to act in favor of good people. Hope spurs action, but fear does too.
In 2026, a pivotal choice awaits us.
