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(From a press release) 

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced a joint resolution today proposing an amendment to the Constitution to implement term limits in Congress. This resolution would limit Senators to two six-year terms and House Members to six two-year terms, limiting either chamber to service of twelve years.

“Our Founding Fathers never imagined that Congress would become an institution filled with career politicians who stay on well past retirement age and Congress shouldn’t be a place where people can get comfortable in their jobs,” Senator McCormick said. “We are extremely grateful for those who have served, for those who are serving, and for those who are willing to serve. At the same time, we need constant change and new blood for our democracy to work and it is my hope that this resolution can help Washington begin to work again for the American people.”

Notably, McCormick’s resolution would not apply to any person who was in office prior to the 118th Congress. This resolution mirrors the one introduced in the House by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks).

“Elected office was never meant to be a lifetime position—it’s a calling to serve, not a career to keep. That’s why, since my first day in Congress, I’ve introduced legislation to establish term limits and return accountability to public service,” said Fitzpatrick. “Term limits are a common-sense reform to curb careerism, restore accountability, and realign our government with the citizen-led model our Founders envisioned. I’m grateful Sen, McCormick is joining me in this effort—because it’s time to rebuild trust, return power to the people, and ensure Washington can begin to work again for the American people.”

Elected office has become an increasingly popular career choice rather than a temporary service. More than one-third of Senators in the 118th Congress were 70 or older. The 119th Congress is the third oldest in history. The average Senator is nearly 64 years old, which is 11 years older than the average Senator in 1981. Similarly, the House Members are nearly nine years older on average than they were in 1981. As of this year, Members of the House and Senate have an average of 8.6 and 11.2 years of prior service in their respective chambers. This represents a steady increase from the early 20th century when that number fell below six years for both the House and Senate.

President Donald Trump may be coming to Philadelphia on Saturday to attend the men’s NCAA wrestling championships, but he’s getting a WWE-style “Nature Boy” Ric Flair welcome from enthusiastic local Republicans.

“I hope President Trump enjoys his time in Philadelphia and in the commonwealth that put him back into the White House!” said Bucks County Republican Chair Pat Poprik.

It is Trump’s first Delaware Valley visit since retaking the White House. He’ll be joined at the NCAA match by freshman U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, who wrestled in high school and at West Point.

“I’m thrilled to be in Philadelphia this weekend with President Trump for the NCAA Wrestling Championship at the Wells Fargo Center,” said McCormick. “I grew up wrestling in small towns across Pennsylvania and at West Point. Wrestling taught me grit, resilience, hard work. It’s full circle for me watching collegiate athletes compete on the mat, and I’m excited to see the incredible Penn State team hopefully bring home another championship.

During a campaign stop in Montgomery County last year, McCormick credited the lessons he learned from wrestling as helping him hang tough.

“I wrestled in college. If I got into the third period within a point or two, I always knew I’d win because the third period in wrestling is not about wrestling. It’s about mental toughness. It’s about heart. It’s about staying on offense every single second. That’s what I’m going to do in the next six days,” McCormick said shortly before the election.

Trump has his own, slightly less athletic, connections to the sport. The only WWE Hall of Fame inductee ever elected president of the United States, Trump had an infamous ringside encounter with the organization’s CEO Vince McMahon, who Trump took out with a body blow.

But there are no hard feelings: McMahon’s wife Linda is Trump’s Secretary of Education.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) are also expected to join Trump at the NCAA wrestling championship. Mullin, a member of the Cherokee Nation, is a former undefeated Mixed Martial Arts fighter in the Oklahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame. Jordan was a champion wrestler in high school and a two-time NCAA wrestling champion in college.

With Trump returning to the state, DVJournal asked local Republicans how they think the president is doing in his early days back in office and if they have any advice.

“I think he’s doing an excellent job,” said Poprik. “It is refreshing to have a commander in chief who is visible and working around the clock. His accomplishments in just two months are incredible. He’s been delivering on his promises to the American people and we’re all excited to see what he has in store for these next four years.”

“Just some eight weeks into his new term, President Trump is acting on his campaign promises, and in order to achieve them he is upending some long-standing institutions,” said Frank Agovino, Delaware County GOP chairman. “Ultimately, the president understands the government is too big and our national debt jeopardizes our standing as a global leader. As a local party leader, I’m concerned that swing voters who came our way in November 24 may not be there for us in ’25. It remains to be seen, but patience is needed most now–but isn’t always apparent in politics.”

Guy Ciarrocchi, a Republican pundit and former congressional candidate, joked, “With President Trump coming back to Philly to watch wrestling at Wells Fargo, he ought to keep an eye out for weird Tim Walz showing up in wrestling tights after his remarks this week.”

“It’s good that Trump continues to go to events that we all go to—as fans. Things that bring us together,” said Ciarrocchi. “My message (to Trump) is: Push-on. Biden and the Dems in Congress ruined a lot, from the border to our economy to our safety. Fixing it will take time, persistence and courage. Fight on!”

Trump appointee David Metcalf has been sworn in as interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The White House has nominated Metcalf to a four year term. His appointment must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Metcalf most recently worked as Amazon’s corporate counsel for government and regulatory litigation.

Metcalf previously served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for this office and the District of Maryland, where he also served as deputy chief of appeals. There, he won an award for his prosecution of organized crime. He also served as a senior DOJ official and senior counsel to the United States Deputy Attorney General and United States Attorney General.

Before his DOJ career,  Metcalf was an associate at Covington and Burling LLP and clerked for Judge Albert Diaz of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Metcalf is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and Princeton University.

“I’m pleased to once again serve the people of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania,” Metcalf said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues here to uphold the rule of law and prosecute criminals who threaten our communities.”

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said via X, “While we have an agreed-upon process with the White House for assessing and recommending U.S. Attorney candidates, the administration informed us earlier this week of its desire to accelerate this process for the Eastern District and nominate David Metcalf to serve as U.S. Attorney. Although I do not know Mr. Metcalf, I look forward to meeting with him and exploring his qualifications for this important role.”

McCormick had previously announced commissions to make recommendations for the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal appointments. Applications were due by the end of March. However, President Donald Trump didn’t wait for that process to play out and announced his appointment of Metcalf. Usually, a state’s U.S. senators are consulted and give the president their recommendation for a U.S. Attorney.

Last month, Trump made headlines when he fired all the U.S. Attorneys appointed by President Biden. The dismissal of U.S. attorneys after a change in administration is typical, particularly when there is a change of party as well.

Metcalf replaces Biden appointee Jacqueline Romero, who resigned after Trump was elected.

The appointment of a Republican U.S. Attorney has more significance in southeastern Pennsylvania than other places.

State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) has proposed a bill establishing a Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF) that would get the U.S. Attorney — as well as the state attorney general and other state and local agencies — involved in the fight against gun crime. It’s a response in part to the policies of progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner.

“Between 2018 and 2024, more than 12,000 people were shot in Philadelphia, with nearly 2,500 of those shootings proving fatal,” Williams said in a statement. “We must bring the full weight of law enforcement to combat this crisis. This legislation creates a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional task force with direct prosecutorial authority to remove violent felons from our streets.”

One day before Ukraine officials said they’re open to a 30-day ceasefire and the U.S. resumed military aid and intelligence sharing, Sen. Dave McCormick predicted that President Trump would make a deal to end the war—even after the contentious meeting between Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office.

“I think the outline of what President Trump has talked about still makes sense, and I don’t think we should let a very bad meeting in the Oval Office where I I thought President Zelenskyy showed an inadequate level of gratitude and grace [should stop it],” McCormick (R-Pa.) told DV Journal during a podcast interview.

Trump wants a deal to give the U.S. a stake in Ukraine’s minerals.

“But putting that aside for a second, there’s still a deal that’s very much in America’s interest, in Ukraine’s interest in Europe’s interest, and it has the following pieces: Number one, a cessation to the fighting. There’s been a devastating amount of killing on both sides and hundreds of billions of dollars worth of lost treasure. We need to stop that,” said McCormick, who is on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

“Two: We need to have the Europeans step up to give a very significant security agreement [and] security support to Ukraine against the risk of any future invasions of Ukrainian sovereignty.  The Ukrainians have to know that if they go into a peace deal, they’re not going ro have to worry about further Russian invasion two years from now.

“Three: I think that the idea that President Trump put forward about an economic deal makes great sense. It aligns with America’s interest. It helps pay for some of the investment the U.S. taxpayers have made, but it also helps pay for the enormous rebuilding that’s going to have to take place in in Ukraine, which the World Bank estimates at about $500 billion. So I like that. I like that approach. I think that deal is something that’s possible, and I think President Trump is uniquely positioned to be able to do that deal.

“And listen, there’s no, there’s no mistake that Russia is the aggressor here,” McCormick added. “They’ve been on the march for the last 15 to 20 years…before 2022, 2014, the invasion of Crimea. And I don’t see any evidence that Zelenskyy is a dictator. So, I don’t agree with the way the president characterized that, but I certainly agree with the outline of the plan and putting the burden of the security agreement largely on Europe.”

DV Journal said, “I don’t understand how we can even talk about a deal as long as Russia believes they want to keep fighting.”

McCormick said Trump will increase sanctions to pressure Russia.

“ Russia’s lost 700,000 people to the war,” said McCormick. “It’s increasingly unpopular in Russia, and their economy is in is in deep disarray. So, while the fighting is continuing, I agree with you that we can’t have an agreement until the fighting stops. I think with the help of the United States putting pressure on Russia, that there’s a possibility that… if [it] doesn’t, if Russians don’t concede that point, that I’m agreeing with you, there’s not going to be an end until Russia stops. But I think there’s lots of reasons Russia should want to stop.”

Natalie Firko, president of the Ukrainian Education and Cultural Center in Abington said she’s hopeful the war will end.

“Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s unjust and brutal attack for three years with the strong support of the US and its allies.  The war could stop today if Russia just stopped its ruthless bombardment of energy infrastructure, homes, schools, and hospitals that are killing innocent children and civilians. There is only one aggressor in this war, and it is Russia.”

While she’s hopeful, she does not trust Russia since it has broken “every peace agreement or ceasefire agreement in the past, including the agreement Russia signed with the U.S. and Ukraine in 1994 to give up its nuclear arsenal for a guarantee that it would not be invaded by Russia.  That agreement was broken in 2014 with the initial invasion of eastern Ukraine and Crimea and then the full-on brutal war it started in 2022 to overtake the entire country.  History has shown that peace agreements made with Russia that do not include security guarantees will be violated,” said Firko.

“Pennsylvania is home to more than 150,000 Ukrainian Americans. I’ve heard many of their stories and share their desire for Putin to be held accountable for his aggression against Ukraine. Russia must return the tens of thousands of Ukrainian children its forces have taken from their homes, and a peace agreement will undoubtedly facilitate the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war who have faced appalling treatment in Russian prisons,” McCormick said in a recent op-ed.

John Hardie, deputy director of the Russia Program at the Foundation for Defense in Washington, D.C. said Trump “is right to seek peace in Ukraine. The best way to achieve durable peace is not to undercut Ukraine, which will only make Putin even less willing to compromise. Instead, Washington needs to continue and, ideally, increase military aid for Ukraine while also ramping up the economic pressure on Russia.

“The goal should be to show Putin he cannot gain anything through continued fighting, and to shorten the amount of time Russia’s economy can sustain the war,” he said.

“Meanwhile, Washington needs to work with allies to solidify plans for postwar European-led security guarantees and arms deliveries for Ukraine. This element should be central to the U.S. strategy for negotiations with Russia, not an afterthought as it currently seems to be for President Trump,” Hardie added.

Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick announced he will host the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh in the first half of this year. The summit will bring together top leaders in energy and AI, alongside the biggest global investors, to deliver on President Donald Trump’s promise to unleash American energy, dominate in AI, and bring production back home to America.

“American energy dominance is good for the economy, good for the environment, and good for national security,” said McCormick. “President Trump has promised to set America on the path to energy dominance once again, and that path runs through Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit will align the leading energy companies, the most innovative AI platforms, and global investors behind President Trump’s energy agenda. Together, we can unleash a new age of energy production and power the AI and technological revolution.”

McCormick’s planned summit was a topic of conversation when the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee was questioning Secretary of Energy nominee Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior nominee Doug Burgum. Both endorsed the summit during their respective nomination hearings last week.

“Pennsylvania has three key assets of the technology revolution: huge energy resources, a skilled workforce, and proximity to major population centers. It is the second largest energy-producing state with the fourth largest natural gas reserves in the entire world and a leading nuclear sector. With world-class universities, research institutions, and a highly skilled labor force, Pennsylvania has the workforce required to lead the AI revolution. The Keystone State can lead the way on energy dominance and innovation for America,” according to a press release from McCormick’s office.

Jim Welty, president, Marcellus Shale Coalition, is on board with the idea.

“We appreciate Sen. McCormick’s leadership to advance pro-energy policies that unlock further economic and environmental progress,” Welty told DVJournal. “Thanks to natural gas, Pennsylvania is the top electricity exporter in the nation and critical to meeting the coming power demands of the digital age. We stand ready to help advance conversations that inform sound public policy and aid in meeting our commonwealth and the nation’s energy needs.”

Secretary of Energy nominee Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior nominee Doug Burgum both expressed public support for the Summit

McCormick brought up the Energy and Innovation Summit during a recent podcast with DVJournal.

“We have two terrific guys, Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, who is going to lead the Energy Council and also be secretary of the interior, and we’ve got Chris Wright [for secretary of energy] who, this guy is unbelievable. He is an entrepreneur, he’s led and built an LNG company, he’s very involved in nuclear power, and he’s a very thoughtful person, and he knows how to create jobs,” said McCormick. “So, he, and I, and Doug Burgum are going to work really well together.”

McCormick says he also spoke to President Trump about the Energy and Innovation Summit.

“And that Energy Innovation Summit would have the big energy players, the big AI platforms, because we should be an AI destination for these huge data centers and the big capital investors that will make those things a reality.”

“And I think we’ve got an unbelievable opportunity in Pennsylvania–because of our bountiful energy, because of our great skilled workforce, because of our proximity to the rest of the country–to do big things,” McCormick said.

Sen. Dave McCormick has hit the ground running.

The Pennsylvania Republican has been named chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism. That puts him at the center of Congress’s debates over foreign policy regarding Israel and the Middle East.

McCormick is a strong supporter of Israel and a fervent voice against antisemitism. McCormick and his wife, Dina, made a point of visiting Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attack to show their support for the Jewish state.

He also spoke out against the antisemitism on college campuses, including at the University of Pennsylvania, and he visited the campus to see for himself the pro-Palestinian encampment there.

“I am honored to chair a subcommittee on such critical issues,” McCormick said. “I see this as a great opportunity to strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance, expand the Abraham Accords, grow U.S.-India cooperation, and delve deeply into regional energy, economic, and security issues.

“I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues to deter the Islamic Republic of Iran, stamp down the terror threat, and realize his vision for a more peaceful Middle East,” McCormick added. “I am hopeful my background and perspective will allow me to lead this subcommittee in a manner that is good for Pennsylvania and the country.”

McCormick was sworn in on Jan. 3, but he’s already playing an active role in the Senate. The former Bridgewater CEO cosponsored a bill from Foreign Relations Committee Chair Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to once again name the Iran-backed Houthis a foreign terrorist organization.

Former President Joe Biden lifted the terrorist designation from the Houthis as part of his administration’s outreach to the Islamist regime ruling Iran. Tehran responded by funding the Houthis barrage of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, including attacks on U.S. Navy vessels.

McCormick made the Houthi issue part of his successful campaign for U.S. Senate against Democrat former Sen. Bob Casey, who supported Biden’s policy toward the Houthis before reversing course in the middle of the campaign.

McCormick’s efforts are now moot, however. President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday evening “Re-Designating Ansar Allah (also known as the Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.”

Rabbi Matthew Abelson, a member of the Greater Philadelphia Board of Rabbis, was pleased. He said he heard McCormick speak during the campaign and knew about his trip to Israel and his advocacy against antisemitism.

“I’m delighted he is going to be in this role,” he said, about the subcommittee chairmanship.

McCormick is also a “centrist” and “a highly capable senator,” Abelson said. With the release of some of the hostages and the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, “we need many capable people in Congress,” Abelson said.

McCormick graduated from West Point and spent five years in the Army, deploying with the 82nd Airborne in the first Gulf War. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton and served as undersecretary of the Treasury for international affairs under President George W. Bush.

“I’m looking forward to working with President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and my colleagues in the House and Senate to help advance U.S. interests and bring about change in this critical part of the world,” said McCormick.

Pennsylvania’s newest U.S. senator says the committee assignments he received earlier this month are a perfect match for his priorities while representing the people of Pennsylvania.

Dealing with finances and foreign policy, they certainly appear to be a good fit for a military veteran who once oversaw a global hedge fund.

Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) told DVJournal during a podcast he’s been assigned to the Banking, Energy and Foreign Relations Committees.

“I’m on the Energy Committee. I asked for that. I got it,” McCormick said.

“I’m on the Banking Committee, where I can deal with sanctions on China, sanctions on Iran, and where I can deal with crypto, which is a big deal in Pennsylvania, as you all know.

“And I’m on the Foreign Relations Committee where, among other things, I’ll be dealing with Israel and Iran and antisemitism, which is one of the issues I talked about on the campaign trail.”

Technically they are the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee; the Energy and Natural Resources Committee; and the Foreign Relations Committee.

McCormick has also been appointed to two special committees: The Special Committee on Aging and the Joint Economic Committee.

McCormick acknowledges he’s the most junior senator in the GOP caucus, but he says having these important committee assignments, and the importance of Pennsylvania in electoral politics, will help him have an outsized influence in the body.

“I’m from Pennsylvania, and I won the tightest race in the country. And so I think I’ve got a big voice, and I think I can help, hopefully nudge things in the right direction,” McCormick said.

McCormick said he’s also building bridges across the aisle with his fellow Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) The two senators and their wives recently had dinner together.

“We went to a Brazilian restaurant because his wife’s Brazilian, and it was just like he tweeted: ‘Two dudes, two better halves, plus bipartisanship in 67 counties equals a stronger Pennsylvania, ” McCormick said.

“He’s a direct guy. I like him. I don’t think we’re going to agree on everything, but I think we’ll disagree agreeably. And I do think there are going to be some things we can work on together.”

For McCormick, the desire to serve the state as opposed to a political party is the right approach.

“He (Fetterman) has the same mindset I do. I’m a Republican, but I represent every single Pennsylvanian. He’s a Democrat. He represents every single Pennsylvania. We agree on a lot, particularly as it relates to working families. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

The dawn of a new Senate is upon us, and with it comes a renewed sense of optimism. Leaders like Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) bring bold principles and moral clarity to an institution desperately in need of both. They represent a fresh opportunity to tackle the challenges facing America with conviction and courage.

For Pennsylvania, Dave McCormick’s election marks a turning point. In a chamber often marred by gridlock, McCormick offers a rare combination of intellect, business acumen, and public service experience. A West Point graduate, Gulf War veteran, and successful business executive, he embodies the ethos of a servant leader who delivers on promises. His focus on creating economic opportunities and strengthening communities resonates with Pennsylvanians who have felt overlooked for far too long. McCormick’s commitment to both principled leadership and practical solutions makes him a standout in today’s Senate.

Adding to this transformation is the partnership McCormick forms with his Democratic counterpart, Sen. John Fetterman. While their approaches differ, both have demonstrated a willingness to put Pennsylvanians above partisan politics. Together, they could set a new standard for cooperation and progress, showing that moral clarity transcends party lines.

In Ohio, Moreno’s election represents the triumph of the American Dream. A successful businessman with deep roots in his community, Moreno understands that leadership means lifting others up. His unapologetic commitment to American ideals and his clear-eyed focus on issues like economic growth, border security, and education reform signal that he is ready to deliver meaningful change. Moreno’s bold stances and innovative thinking make him a force to be reckoned with in the Senate.

Together, McCormick and Moreno represent a new era of leadership that prioritizes results over rhetoric, unity over division, and action over apathy. They are not just here to occupy seats but to make bold things happen.

Why Moral Clarity Matters

In recent years, the Senate has been criticized as a place where ideas go to die. Too often, it has been a chamber of empty gestures and partisan theater. But leaders like McCormick and Moreno bring something desperately needed: moral clarity.

For McCormick, moral clarity means fostering an economy that benefits everyone—not just the privileged few. He understands the importance of balancing economic growth with social equity, ensuring that no Pennsylvanian is left behind. Moreno, meanwhile, is laser-focused on restoring faith in America’s institutions. From addressing the national debt to combating government overreach, he is determined to tackle the issues that matter most to everyday Americans.

This moral clarity stands in stark contrast to the cynicism and complacency that have plagued the Senate for far too long. McCormick and Moreno remind us that principled leadership can still drive meaningful change. Their presence offers hope that the Senate can once again be a force for good—a place where ideas are debated rigorously and legislation is crafted thoughtfully.

A Time for Bold Action

Optimism alone won’t solve America’s problems. It must be paired with bold action, and McCormick and Moreno have proven they’re up to the task. Whether it’s revitalizing American manufacturing, addressing the fentanyl crisis, or securing the border, these Senators are ready to confront the tough issues head-on.

McCormick’s deep ties to Pennsylvania’s industrial heartland position him to champion policies that bring jobs back to the state and strengthen its communities. His economic expertise and pragmatic approach make him uniquely qualified to deliver results. Meanwhile, Moreno’s focus on improving infrastructure, reducing healthcare costs, and ensuring educational opportunities for all Ohioans demonstrates his commitment to addressing the concerns of everyday Americans. Together, they represent a formidable duo of problem-solvers unafraid to challenge the status quo.

A Senate Worth Believing In

The addition of McCormick and Moreno to the Senate is a reason for all Americans to feel hopeful about the future. Their leadership signals a turning point—not just for Pennsylvania and Ohio, but for the entire nation. In an era where trust in government is at an all-time low, these men have the opportunity to restore faith in the Senate as an institution that can deliver for the American people.

McCormick and Moreno’s approach is a reminder that public service is not about personal ambition but about lifting others. Their willingness to take bold stances and lead with integrity makes them the kind of leaders America needs now more than ever.

Now is the time for all of us to get behind leaders willing to dream big, act boldly, and inspire others to do the same. With McCormick and Moreno at the helm, the Senate can become a place of progress and hope once again. The challenges we face as a nation are daunting, but with leaders like them, we can confront these challenges with confidence and purpose.

It’s time to make bold things happen.

(From a press release)

Sen. Dave McCormick was sworn into the 119th Congress Friday with his wife, Dina, and their daughters at his side. Escorted through the Senate chamber by Vice President-elect and current Sen. JD Vance and with his parents looking on from the Senate gallery, the Bloomsburg native was administered the oath of office with his hand on his family’s bible.

“I’d like to thank the people of Pennsylvania for giving me the opportunity to lead,” McCormick said. “There is no higher honor than to serve my friends and neighbors as a United States Senator, and I plan to shake up Washington to deliver results on behalf of every Pennsylvanian.”

McCormick will hit the ground running. Working with strong committee assignments including Banking, Energy and Natural Resources, Foreign Relations, Aging, and the Joint Economic Committee, McCormick will begin delivering on his campaign promises for all Pennsylvanians and working with President Trump to implement his change agenda. Top priorities include securing the border, unleashing Pennsylvania’s energy potential, eliminating the scourge of fentanyl, lowering the cost of living, restoring American strength, and shaking up Washington.

Sen. David H. McCormick was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, and raised in Bloomsburg. The son of two lifelong teachers and prominent educators and the oldest of two boys, McCormick was raised to understand the value of hard work. Growing up, McCormick played football and wrestled, trimmed Christmas trees, delivered newspapers, and bused tables at the Magee Hotel.

McCormick was nominated to the United States Military Academy by a Pennsylvania senator, and became the first kid from Bloomsburg to attend West Point in decades. After graduating, McCormick went on to serve in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He was deployed to the Middle East during the First Gulf War and following his service in Iraq he retired as a captain.

After the Army, McCormick earned his Ph.D. in international relations from Princeton University before moving to Pittsburgh to start a career in business. He worked his way up to become the CEO of FreeMarkets, a successful tech startup that employed hundreds in Western Pennsylvania.

In 2005, McCormick was called to service again, this time in the highest levels of government, including as Under Secretary of Treasury and as Deputy National Security Advisor. For four years, McCormick spearheaded the fight to protect American technology from Chinese theft, advised the president on key national security issues, and helped negotiate the global response to the 2008 financial crisis.

Following the administration, McCormick joined Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest, most successful investment firms in the world, which manages the pension plans of groups including teachers, firefighters and law enforcement. He served as CEO until he resigned to run for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022.  After losing in the 2022 primary, McCormick, a Republican, ran again in 2024, unseating longtime incumbent Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-Pa.).

McCormick and his wife, Dina Powell McCormick, are proud to support organizations that work with veterans and their families.

Sen. McCormick is looking forward to using his unique leadership experiences over the last four decades to deliver results for the Keystone State. He isn’t afraid to stand up to both parties to do what’s right, and he’ll do whatever it takes to fix our broken economy and restore the American Dream for current and future generations of Pennsylvanians.

Sen. McCormick’s official social media accounts are now live across social media platforms, Instagram: SenMcCormickPA; X: SenMcCormickPA; Facebook: Senator Dave McCormick; LinkedIn: Senator Dave McCormick; and YouTube: SenMcCormickPA.