The Tiffany Telegram: November 7, 2025

Dear Friend,

This is now the longest government shutdown in history, caused entirely by Senate Democrats, who continue to play political games with people's livelihoods.

As I mentioned last week, when one Democrat House member was asked to name the so-called "poison pills" in the clean, bipartisan budget bill, they couldn't name a single one. You can watch that clip here. And today, a Democrat leader in the Senate even had the audacity to say, "There is no reason to surrender now."

What began as Democrat political theater has turned into real suffering for millions of Americans. Senator Tammy Baldwin has had fourteen chances to fund food assistance, pay our troops, and keep air travel safe, but she has voted no each time.

As a result of her decision, families are struggling with flight delays, paused benefits, and stress that's weighing on our service members. While the Trump administration has done what it can to ease the burden, it cannot continue without funding from Congress.

I want to thank the many Wisconsinites who have stepped up to help their neighbors during this time. November reminds us to give thanks, and seeing local businesses and food banks lend a hand is a true testament to our Wisconsin spirit. You can click here and here for more information, resources, and how to make donations to a local food bank.

As Veterans Day approaches on Tuesday, I also want to take a moment to honor the men and women who have served our nation. Because of their courage and sacrifice, we live in a nation where freedom and opportunity are still possible for every American. We are the land of the free and the home of the brave because of them, and please take time this week to thank them for their service.

Thanks again for starting off your weekend with us! We hope you enjoy this week's edition of the Tiffany Telegram. We will be back in a few weeks with more.

Sincerely,
Tom Tiffany
Member of Congress

Our freedom lives because of the bravery of our veterans.

Putting American students and teachers first

Last week, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis rightly highlighted that universities across our country are importing foreign workers via the controversial H-1B visa program, which has been used over the years to replace thousands of Americans here at home with foreign laborers. This week, Governor DeSantis directed his state educational agency to put an end to this "America Last" practice and instead pushed universities to hire qualified Americans. It's an effort to stop the same kind of policy we've seen with our own University of Wisconsin where there are 495 foreign nationals on H-1B visas, getting paid nearly $43 million per year. Right now, under current federal statute, institutions of higher education like UW are exempt from the 65,000 H-1B specialty-occupation visa cap, allowing them to essentially hire an unlimited number of foreign workers. My Colleges for the American People (CAP) Act would end this practice and would require all prospective university hires across the country - from administrators to professors - to compete under the standard 65,000-visa cap like any other industry. Our universities should not be importing foreign labor. They should be teaching, training, and hiring the next generation of educators. After all, isn't that what we are paying them for?

Restoring America's borders

This week, President Trump's Homeland Security Department completed a sixth straight month without "catching and releasing" a single illegal alien at the U.S.-Mexico border. That is a stark contrast from the height of former President Biden's open borders era, when waving more than 100,000 illegal aliens into American communities from coast-to-coast on a monthly basis was simply business as usual. The bad news is that President Biden's dangerous policies continue to have tragic impacts every single day. The good news is that just a half-year into President Trump's term, our borders are once again secure - and foreigners are getting the message. Last month, for example, Customs and Border Protection tallied just over 30,000 encounters with migrants nationwide - the lowest October number ever recorded - and a drop of nearly 80% from the same month last year during the waning days of the Biden administration. We still have much more to do, particularly when it comes to removing the tens of millions of illegal aliens who are already here. But President Trump's focus on shutting down the border is working, and the numbers simply don't lie. You can read more about that here.

50 years later

On the afternoon of November 9th, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald embarked on her final voyage, departing from Superior, Wisconsin, headed to a steel mill in Detroit, Michigan. The following day, tragedy struck when the ship disappeared into a storm noted to have near-hurricane-force winds, leaving her in her final resting place just miles from the Michigan shoreline. For 17 years, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald carried taconite from the mines of Minnesota to a variety of Great Lakes ports. While shipwrecks weren't uncommon at the time, the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald quickly gained a spotlight in the maritime history books. And just a year later, Gordon Lightfoot added onto the lore by releasing his hit song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," ensuring that even 50 years later, she and her crew will not be forgotten. Click here to read more about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

Remembering the 29 crew members who lost their lives on the SS Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago.

District Update

Photo of the week

This beautiful, blaze orange sunrise is just in time for gun deer season this month. Remember to practice gun safety, and click here for information on season dates and application deadlines. If you have a photo of Wisconsin you'd like to share, send it to [email protected] with your name and location. We appreciate all the submissions we have received, and if you have any good hunting pictures, be sure to send them in.

"Sunrise over Lake Arbutus" - Submitted by Jon in Clark County

Resources

Vacation is meant to be relaxing, so don't let renewing or applying for your passport stress you out. The current processing time is 4 to 6 weeks, so we recommend getting this done as soon as possible. For more information, click here.

Additionally, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Wisconsin due to economic losses caused by excessive moisture. Click here to see if you are eligible to apply.

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Good News from Wisconsin's 7th District and Congress

Snowmobile Club of the Year

The Antigo Sno-Drifters were named the state snowmobile club of the year by the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. Congratulations!

William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist

Bloomer High School graduate Jack Strand was announced as a William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist, a premier scholar-athlete award.

National Paramedic of the Year

Congratulations to Jason Wyland on being recognized as Aspirus MedEvac's National Paramedic of the Year!

More Affordable Thanksgiving

This year, Americans are paying about 3% less for their Thanksgiving meals, with many grocery stores providing their lowest turkey prices in years.

Promises Made, Promises Kept

One year after being elected and President Trump is delivering on his promises. Today, we have a secure border, energy prosperity, and growing peace overseas.