Senator Thom Tillis

Often overlooked in history, the Donut Dollies brought crucial comfort and a sense of home to troops in Vietnam and beyond. I was proud to work on this bipartisan Senate resolution to ensure their service is recognized and their story is finally told and honored.

A look back at the Donut Dollies of the Vietnam War From 1962 to 1973, more than 600 civilian women traveled to Vietnam to bring some normalcy and a boost of morale to troops.

SLOTUS Vance's annual Summer Reading Challenge is back!

It's as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Read 12 books this summer.

2. Submit your Reading Log by Sept 4.

3. Receive a certificate, an America 250th anniversary-themed bookmark & chance to visit Washington, DC!

Sign up today! https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/

Usha Vance unveils 2nd annual summer reading challenge for children grades K-8 The second lady said a trip to the White House is a prize for this summer's challenge for children in grades K-8.

Today, on Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. In remembrance of their service and sacrifices, we hold the families of fallen servicemembers in our hearts. May we never forget the freedoms for which they gave everything.

The theft and vandalism of Salisbury Veterans Memorial Park is disgraceful and does not reflect North Carolina’s values. We honor our veterans and respect the sacrifices they made for this country. If anyone has information that could help identify those responsible, please contact Salisbury Police.

200 U.S. flags stolen, vandalized at veterans memorial park The flags were initially stolen and vandalized at the park. After being replaced, they were subjected to further vandalism the following day, police said.

It was an honor to join the Lumbee Tribe in celebrating this historic and long-overdue moment as they finally received federal recognition after 137 years. I’ve been proud to support these efforts and help ensure Congress fulfilled its promise to the Lumbee community. Last weekend’s celebration was a powerful reminder of the perseverance, strength, and leadership of the Lumbee people.

North Carolina continues to lead in advanced manufacturing! Caterpillar's investment will create about 600 new jobs in Sanford, helping grow Lee County’s manufacturing sector and opening new opportunities for workers and families in the area. This is great news for North Carolina’s economy.

Caterpillar adding 600 jobs at Lee County plant near Sanford to build compact track loaders The new jobs will build compact track loaders with hourly starting wages around $18 — and higher pay for skilled roles like welding, Caterpillar officials said in a news release.

The careless decision to reduce our force posture in Europe, along with moves by Pete Hegseth and his political henchmen to force out some of our finest general officers is amateur hour at best and deadly at worst.

Hegseth continues to surprise and disrespect our greatest allies and some of our best military professionals with impulsive decisions not grounded in reality or good judgment. If the rumors are true that Hegseth is trying to sideline General Chris Donahue, one of our nation’s finest warfighters, by downgrading U.S. Army Europe-Africa to a 3-star command, he is taking another step down a dangerous path. A step that is not in the best interests of our nation or our servicemembers.

General Donahue has dedicated his entire career to upholding the high standards and warrior ethos that Hegseth claims he is restoring to our ranks. Gen. Donahue has led Soldiers at all levels in Airborne (including Ft. Bragg’s 82nd) and Mechanized units, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and our most prestigious special operation units. He deployed over 20 times in support of Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, Atlantic Resolve, Freedom’s Sentinel, European Assure, Deter and Reinforce, and in support of the Sudan crisis.

Hegseth would do well to surround himself with more patriots like General Donahue and to get his henchmen, who are not qualified to carry Donahue's bag, out of the Pentagon. Keep your word, Mr. Secretary: choose meritocracy over your mediocre yes-men.

Europe Troop Move Puts Spotlight on Last Man Out of Afghanistan A plan to downgrade the Army command in Europe and Africa raises questions about Gen. Christopher Donahue's future.

Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. We remember their courage, their dedication, and the families who carry their legacy forward.

The Clarity Act passed by the Senate Banking Committee is a strong bipartisan compromise to provide the regulatory certainty needed to advance financial innovation. I was proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for the past few months, and more work remains in the weeks ahead to make this legislation even better. Let’s get it done.

I'm happy to share that FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding more than $38 million in reimbursements to North Carolina. This will help Western North Carolina continue its recovery efforts following Helene. Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Markwayne Mullin, this is another positive step for our state.