The cartel-controlled Mexican government is working in tandem with the United States federal government to flood Texas with millions of illegal aliens from over 160 countries. The border crisis is leading the way toward the collapse of the rule of law — and is designed to turn Texas blue, ensuring the Democratic Party never loses the presidency and control of the free world.Mexico deliberately leaves its border unsecured, using it as a relief valve for unemployed labor that sends billions of dollars back into the country. The open Texas border generates immense wealth from drugs and human smuggling, further encouraging Mexico to keep the border unprotected.Remittances from Texas to Mexico totaled $8.5 billion in 2022 alone. This money is taken from the Texas economy and pumped into the Mexican economy.As the former vice chairman of the Veteran Affairs and Border Security Committee in the Texas state Senate, I can assure you that no illegal aliens would cross our southern border if the cartel-controlled Mexican government did not allow them to.To stop this attack on Texas, the U.S. must apply economic pressure on Mexico until it secures its side of the border. This strategy is the only one that has successfully forced Mexico to act. When President Trump proposed a 20% tax on Mexican imports, the border tightened, and border encounters dropped by more than half. When Biden removed the tariff threat, however, encounters surged more than fivefold to 2,475,669 in 2023.The only path to achieving a secure Texas border in my lifetime is for Texas to take unilateral action, which the legislature has the authority to do. Although I strongly support capitalism and free markets, wartime demands drastic measures for a swift victory. For economic warfare to succeed, Texas must clearly explain why we’re applying economic pressure and specify the conditions needed to end it. I believe that with immediate resolve and courage, this economic war could be won in 90 days.As for what economic pressure by Texas on Mexico would look like, the Huffines Liberty Foundation has released a solutions paper outlining several options for the Texas Legislature to consider: Crush Mexico’s tourism industryTourism in 2023 accounted for 9.2% of Mexico’s GDP. The Huffines Liberty Foundation recommends that the Texas legislature direct hundreds of millions of dollars of its multibillion-dollar border security budget toward an advertising campaign to educate citizens across North America on the hazards of traveling to Mexico.The massive marketing campaign should show graphically how dangerous it is to be a tourist in Mexico and make it clear that the Mexican government has taken the side of the Mexican cartels, sex traffickers, fentanyl smugglers, murderers, and rapists. This would take a significant bite out of Mexico’s economy.Stop, search, and possibly seize all shipments crossing the borderTexas trades over $780 million daily with Mexico, while the U.S. trades $2 billion daily with Mexico. The state of Texas has the right to inspect these shipments for safety, illicit materials, and proper paperwork. The legislature should direct the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to subject inbound traffic to intensive searches lasting an indeterminate number of days.Establish a border security inspection reimbursement feeArticle I, Section 10, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution gives Texas the authority to charge a fee to execute these new inspection laws. The legislature should impose a 6% border security inspection reimbursement fee on all money transfers by any source between Texas and Mexico. Additionally, all commercial aircraft landing in Texas from Mexico should be assessed a $10,000 inspection fee.Ban remittances from illegal aliensAccording to the Baker Institute for Public Policy, remittances from Texas to Mexico totaled $8.5 billion in 2022 alone. This money is taken from the Texas economy and pumped into the Mexican economy. The Texas legislature should ban all money transfers by illegal aliens.For decades, Mexico has deliberately failed to control its side of the border. With the cooperation of the Biden-Harris administration, the situation is a full-scale invasion, allowing cartels and criminals to thrive. This creative new approach by the Huffines Liberty Foundation lays out a clear path for Mexico to secure its side of the Rio Grande.If Mexico chooses to fight this economic war, it will lose, and the Mexico we know today will cease to exist. Texas strives to be a good friend and neighbor to Mexico, but it’s a two-way street.

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Ham and Cheese Biscuits are light and tender with little bits of ham and cheese baked right in. They are great for using that last little bit of leftover Easter or Christmas ham. Another recipe I love for leftover ham is this Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche. Easy Drop Biscuit Recipe This Ham and Cheese Biscuit recipe is so easy and mess free to make. They are drop biscuits made with Bisquick and they only take a few minutes to make. I know some southerners would never consider making biscuits with Bisquick. But I think if you don’t have any self-rising White Lily flour on hand, it is the next best thing. Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save How To Make Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Biscuits are best when made in a very hot oven. Make sure your oven is fully pre-heated. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together Bisquick, cheese, and ham in a medium bowl. Stir in milk just until combined. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. Combine melted butter and garlic powder and brush on top. Serve warm. Recipe Tip The key to making soft, tender biscuits is to not overmix the dough. Only mix until the ingredients just come together. How To Serve  Ham and Cheese Biscuits make a very popular addition to brunch and they’re even great as a stand alone breakfast. After baking they are brushed with melted butter mixed with garlic powder for added flavor. Slice them in half and add some scrambled egg for and out of this world breakfast sandwich. The salty bits of ham and a little gooey cheddar cheese really take these biscuits over the top. And if you like sweet and salty foods, try slathering some strawberry jam on one of these Ham and Cheese Biscuits. Heavenly! ★★★★★What readers are saying I make these and freeze them individually wrapped in plastic wrap. I can pull one out, unwrap it, wrap it int a paper towel and put it into the microwave for about 30 – 35 seconds. It makes a great quick breakfast or snack. I also usually throw a little parsley into the butter that I brush on top. I usually get 11 or 12 biscuits as opposed to 7 or 8. I don’t measure them. I just scoop them out with a spoon. Super easy and delicious! Pin this now to find it laterPin It More Biscuit Recipes Cinnamon Sugar Drop Biscuits Angel Biscuits Cat Head Biscuits Chocolate Chip Biscuits Bacon Cheddar Biscuits Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits Red Lobster Biscuits 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits Print Ham and Cheese Biscuits Ham and Cheese Biscuits are light and tender with little bits of ham and cheese baked right in. Great for using that last little bit of leftover ham. Course BreadsCuisine Southern Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 15 minutes minutes Servings 8 Calories 250kcal Author Christin Mahrlig EquipmentRimmed Baking SheetParchment Paper Ingredients2 cups Bisquick1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1/3 cup finely chopped ham2/3 cup whole milk3 tablespoons butter melted1/4 teaspoon garlic powder InstructionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Stir together Bisquick, cheese, and ham in a medium bowl.Stir in milk, mixing just until combinedGrease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and scoop out mounds that are a little less than 1/4 cup. You should have 7 to 8 biscuits.Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.Stir together melted butter and garlic powder and brush on tops of biscuits. NutritionCalories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg Recipe adapted from Nums the Word Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. The post Ham and Cheese Biscuits appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Hamburger Helper Lasagna is a super easy and filling one skillet weeknight dinner recipe that only takes 30 minutes to cook and loved by even the most picky eaters! A CHEAP DINNER RECIPE Who doesn’t love a good dinner recipe that is easy on the wallet and easy on the amount of dirty dishes to clean up afterwards?!?! That’s one of the things I love the most about this Hamburger Helper Lasagna. It doesn’t require a ton of crazy ingredients, it doesn’t dirty up the whole kitchen since it’s a one skillet dish, and it doesn’t cost a lot or take too long to whip up. Classic Hamburger Helper was big in the 80’s and is pretty popular right now because we all need some cheaper dinner options. But, this recipe is like the grown up version of the original, featuring tender beef, flavorful seasonings, rich marinara sauce, and cheesy goodness. It gives you all the warm fuzzies of a childhood meal but this is homemade yet still quite easy! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  What is mafalda pasta? Mafalda pasta is a type of pasta that originated in Italy. It is a flat, wide pasta shape with ruffled edges, similar to mini lasagna noodles. Since this is a play on lasagna, these noodles are the perfect kind of pasta to try out. Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe? Yes, you can use other short pasta varieties such as rotini or elbow macaroni if you don’t have mafalda pasta on hand. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time as needed. Help! What do I do if my pasta keeps sticking to the pan? Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally while it simmers. This helps to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. What veggies can I add? Bulk this out even more by adding some veggies like diced bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach. Sauté the vegetables with the ground beef before adding the seasonings. Can I add more cheese? Sure, feel free to add more of the mozzarella and parmesan, or you can add different varieties of cheese like cheddar cheese is recommended if you want to add some sharp flavor. You can use a blend of your favorite cheeses too. Do you have to cook the pasta separately? No, the pasta cooks directly in the skillet with the beef broth and marinara sauce, making this a convenient one-pot meal. What to serve with this? Here are some of my favorite things to serve with this: – A fresh green salad– Garlic bread or breadsticks– Steamed vegetables How to store leftover Lasagna Hamburger Helper? Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can I freeze leftovers? Yup! This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) lean ground beef– Opt for lean beef to reduce excess fat. You can substitute with Italian sausage if you prefer. Or you can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. salt and pepper garlic powder, onion powder and dried oregano – if you don’t have all of these, you can just use Italian seasoning. marinara sauce– Use your favorite store-bought brand or Homemade Marinara Sauce. mafalda pasta– broken into smaller bite size pieces. These mini lasagna noodles are perfect for this dish, but you can also use other short pasta like rotini. beef broth– you can use low or no sodium versions if desired. This helps cook the pasta directly in the skillet. grated parmesan cheese shredded mozzarella cheese– if you wanted to, you could swap this out for white cheddar cheese. chopped parsley -this is totally optional. It just gives color. You could use dried parsley as well but you don’t need it for this to taste amazing. HOW TO MAKE HAMBURGER HELPER LASAGNA In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive and cook and crumble the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano to the beef. Stir well to combine. Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Stir to mix everything together. Add the mafalda pasta to the skillet. Ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the pasta is cooked, add the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Mix and cover and another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional) before serving.  CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Homemade Hamburger Helper Easy Skillet Lasagna Easy, Cheesy Macaroni Skillet Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Stroganoff Ground Beef Stroganoff Mexican Lasagna Chicken Stroganoff Homemade Lasagna for Two The Best Crock Pot Lasagna Bubble Up Lasagna Print Hamburger Helper Lasagna Hamburger Helper Lasagna is a super easy and filling one skillet weeknight dinner recipe that only takes 30 minutes to cook and loved by even the most picky eaters! Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 459kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 Tablespoon olive oil1 pound lean ground beef1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon garlic powder1 Tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried oregano2 cups marinara sauce10 ounces mafalda pasta broken into smaller bite size pieces4 cups beef broth can use low or no sodium½ cup grated parmesan cheese1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese or white cheddar cheese1 Tablespoon chopped parsley for serving (optional) InstructionsIn a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive and cook and crumble the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano to the beef. Stir well to combine.Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Stir to mix everything together.Add the mafalda pasta to the skillet. Ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the pasta is cooked, add the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Mix and cover and another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. This makes 4-6 servings depending on the size of your portions. NutritionCalories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 1746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a fiery campaign speech delivered to a crowd of bewildered supporters, Vice President Kamala Harris made a bold promise: On Day 1 of her presidency, she will fix everything that is currently great and perfect—thanks to her own administration. “Let me be clear,” Harris began, her voice rising with conviction. “We’ve achieved so much in the past four years. The economy is thriving, our international relationships are stronger than ever, and American morale is at an all-time high. But I’m here to tell you that on Day 1 of my presidency, I’m going to fix all of it!” As the crowd attempted to reconcile the idea of “fixing” what’s already working, Harris elaborated on her plan. “Look, I know what you’re thinking. ‘Kamala, you’ve been telling us everything is great, so what’s to fix?’ But that’s exactly the problem. We can’t just rest on our laurels. It’s time to take all of these successes and… well, make them better by, you know, doing something completely different!” Harris laid out a series of ambitious plans to “improve” the very achievements she’s been a part of. “The economy is booming, yes—but is it booming enough? I’ll make sure we introduce new regulations that will challenge businesses to adapt—or crumble. After all, growth only comes from struggle!” The Vice President also took aim at the administration’s foreign policy successes. “We’ve secured peace deals and strengthened alliances, but have we made the world chaotic enough? On Day 1, I’ll shake things up on the global stage. Maybe we’ll start a trade war, or two. Or perhaps I’ll just send out some really cryptic tweets that no one understands—just to keep everyone on their toes.” In perhaps her most perplexing promise, Harris vowed to tackle the nation’s record-low crime rates. “Safety is important, sure. But what about the thrill of danger? I’ll work to ensure that every American has the opportunity to feel the excitement of not knowing what’s around the corner. It’s time we bring a little bit of unpredictability back to our streets.” As she wrapped up her speech, Harris smiled broadly at the confused but hopeful crowd. “So remember, when you vote for me, you’re voting for someone who’s not afraid to break what’s already perfect—because perfect can always be… more perfect? Or less perfect? Either way, I’m here to change it!” The crowd, caught between admiration and bewilderment, cheered and chanted, unsure of what they were agreeing to but thrilled at the prospect of more Harris in their lives. The post ‘On Day 1’ Kamala Harris promises to fix everything that is so great and perfect right now because of her administration appeared first on Genesius Times.

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