In this episode of the Blue View Podcast, we’re joined by Congressman Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip and Representative for Minnesota’s 6th District, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Congress, digital assets, and protecting America’s law enforcement officers.
Hosted by Patrick Yoes, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, this in-depth discussion covers:
▶️ What Congress is tackling after the government shutdown
▶️ Appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
▶️ Cryptocurrency regulation, stable coins & the GENIUS / CLARITY Acts
▶️ How blockchain could reshape finance and investigations
▶️ AI, emerging tech, and law enforcement tools
▶️ Officer safety statistics and the Protect and Serve Act
▶️ National Police Week and honoring fallen officers
Rep. Emmer explains how lawmakers are working to regain momentum, why digital asset policy matters for U.S. innovation, and what Congress can do to better protect officers serving in communities nationwide.
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📲 Follow us on social: @FOPNational
We Are the #𝟏 Voice of America’s Law Enforcement Officers. The Fraternal Order of Police is the Oldest and Largest #PoliceUnion in the #USA — 382,000+ members strong! #DefendThePolice #BackTheBlue #FOPstrong 🇺🇸
About the Fraternal Order of Police ➡️ https://www.fop.net
Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/GLFOP
Twitter ➡️ https://www.twitter.com/GLFOP
Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/fopnational
Recorded November 2025
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The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s oldest and largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 382,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges nationwide.
We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. #FOP #FraternalOrderOfPolice #Police #LEO #FirstResponders #Crime #Law #Cops
Hosted by Patrick Yoes, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, this in-depth discussion covers:
▶️ What Congress is tackling after the government shutdown
▶️ Appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
▶️ Cryptocurrency regulation, stable coins & the GENIUS / CLARITY Acts
▶️ How blockchain could reshape finance and investigations
▶️ AI, emerging tech, and law enforcement tools
▶️ Officer safety statistics and the Protect and Serve Act
▶️ National Police Week and honoring fallen officers
Rep. Emmer explains how lawmakers are working to regain momentum, why digital asset policy matters for U.S. innovation, and what Congress can do to better protect officers serving in communities nationwide.
📌 Subscribe for more national-level conversations impacting law enforcement and public safety.
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more.
📲 Follow us on social: @FOPNational
We Are the #𝟏 Voice of America’s Law Enforcement Officers. The Fraternal Order of Police is the Oldest and Largest #PoliceUnion in the #USA — 382,000+ members strong! #DefendThePolice #BackTheBlue #FOPstrong 🇺🇸
About the Fraternal Order of Police ➡️ https://www.fop.net
Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/GLFOP
Twitter ➡️ https://www.twitter.com/GLFOP
Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/fopnational
Recorded November 2025
➖➖➖
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s oldest and largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 382,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges nationwide.
We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. #FOP #FraternalOrderOfPolice #Police #LEO #FirstResponders #Crime #Law #Cops