Mike Collins

“Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.” — Psalm 117:1-2

On this day in history in 1782, George Washington created the Purple Heart during his time as the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He awarded it to only th...

On this day in history in 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima in Japan. The U.S. began developing nuclear weapons in 1940 after learning Germany was do...

I’m working to help more young Americans achieve the American Dream. Traditionally, 529 College Savings Plans could only pay for four-year degrees, but we know that’s not the right or necessary pa...

On this day in history in 1926, master illusionist Harry Houdini was submerged underwater in an airtight metal casket after being challenged by rival magician Rahman Bey. It would take Houdini 91 m...

On this day in history in 1790, the US Coast Guard was created. Conceived by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, it was designed to stop smuggling and enforce tariffs, which were the government...

On this day in history in 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crew set sail for China and India on the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria. The ships reached land in the Bahamas a few months later before ...

No tax on tips. No tax on overtime. Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut, Americans are keeping more of their hard-earned money. I was proud to support this legislation for the hardworking peopl...

“It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.” — Deuteronomy 13:4

On this day in history in 1988, Rush Limbaugh, a conservative talk show host and author, began his national radio show. The Rush Limbaugh Show was nationally aired from 1988 until his death in 20...

Never forget Laken Riley. Open borders and the release of criminal illegal aliens led to her murder. My Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Trump, requires the detention of illegal alie...

On this day in history in 30 BC, Marc Antony defeated Octavian in the Battle of Alexandria. Once allies, Antony and Octavian became rivals after Julius Caesar’s death. Tensions rose when Antony le...

If you can’t read a stop sign, you shouldn’t be driving an 80,000-pound truck. Period. @POTUS gets it. Let’s get illegal aliens off our roads and put veterans behind the wheel and into great careers.

On this day in history in 1945, the USS Indianapolis is sunk by a Japanese submarine after carrying the atomic bomb across the Pacific Ocean. The cruiser was en route to the Philippines when one ...

On this day in history in 1958, @NASA is established as President Eisenhower signs into law the National Aeronautics and Space Act. Created as a response to the Soviet Union launching the first s...

Congratulations to @JasperCountySO on achieving Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Accreditation! Sheriff Pope is an outstanding leader, and this recognition is a testament to the hard work, profession...

On this day in history in 1945, a U.S. military B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building due to dense fog, killing 14 people. The plane, en route from Massachusetts to LaGuardia Airport...

We need veterans on our roads. If you can drive a tank or tactical truck under fire, you’ve got the skills to haul. Check out https://t.co/beXo3bNVZp to learn more.

On this day in history in 1996, a bomb goes off in Centennial Park in Atlanta during the Summer Olympics, killing one and injuring 111. Richard Jewell, a security guard, discovered the pipe bomb ...

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13