It was a pleasure to meet with Taiwan Ambassador Alexander Yui yesterday to discuss the continued importance of America’s partners and allies in the Indo-Pacific.

WATCH LIVE: Chairman Senator Joe Manchin and SenateEnergyDems are examining the President’s budget request for US Department of the Interior for Fiscal Year 2025

More: energy.senate.gov twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

WATCH: I questioned Secretary Miguel Cardona today on the importance of my SMARTER Debt Act and the consequences President Biden’s student loan cancellation programs will have on our national debt. MORE: youtu.be/_t6vr4jxRGs

Adding new flights at Reagan Airport would jeopardize passenger safety, increase flight congestion & decrease access to areas like WV that rely on this airport for economic opportunities. We must remove this provision from the FAA reauthorization. MORE: sen.gov/O77W

On May 6, we are kicking off Commonsense Connections Week where my staff will visit all 55 counties to hear your priorities & concerns, & offer assistance to WVians. Since day one, constituent services have been my top priority& I encourage all to stop by at one of the locations!

#ICYMI : The Administration's EPA power plant rule is a thinly designed to attempt to permanently force coal plants to retire and prevent new natural gas plants from being built. I believe they will be challenged in court & they will lose. The Intelligencer theintelligencer.net/news/top-headl…

I take pride in serving #WV ’s Veterans and recognizing their sacrifices for our great nation. My staff and I were proud to secure service medals for Air Force Veteran Richard Helton, of Harts, last week. Please join me in thanking Mr. Helton for his service! 🇺🇸

I was honored to address University of Charleston’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony today in Charleston. To our graduates: you will face many challenges in life, but I hope you look at these challenges as opportunities to solve the problems facing our country. Congratulations, Class of 2024!

GOOD NEWS: Following my efforts, HRSA has updated its rural definition to better capture the mountainous and rugged terrain of Appalachia, which will ensure that West Virginia communities receive the federal funding they deserve. MORE: sen.gov/KYYX

Today, Chairman Senator Joe Manchin, released the following statement on the U.S. EPA’s newly finalized rules regarding U.S. power plants.

My statement on my vote to advance the bipartisan National Security Package.

GOOD NEWS: I am proud to announce U.S. EPA is investing $5 million in the Town of Davis to support essential upgrades to their wastewater systems. This funding will ensure Davis families and businesses have efficient and clean sewer systems. MORE: sen.gov/87QO

GOOD NEWS: I am proud to announce @HHS is investing over $13.1 million to strengthen healthcare services in Cabell, Calhoun, Hardy, and Kanawha counties and support health & scientific research for the National and State Tobacco Control Program. MORE: sen.gov/75PV

Such a beautiful day for fishing. A largemouth bass is our catch of the day!