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  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Standing With Our Partner and Ally, Israel

Email from Rep. McCaul Standing With Our Partner and Ally, Israel On Tuesday, our partner and ally Israel endured an attack of almost 200 ballistic missiles launched from Iran and a terrorist attack while fighting Iranian proxies.   Just days after Hama…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 11:26 PM

A Historic Vote: Condemning 15 Senior Biden-Harris Admin Officials for Failures During Afghanistan Withdrawal

A Historic Vote: Condemning 15 Senior Biden-Harris Admin Officials for Failures During Afghanistan Withdrawal Three years after the Biden-Harris administration’s deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, no one has been held accountable for the Biden-Harris a…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
September 21, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Working to End Childhood Cancer at our 15th Annual Summit

Working to End Childhood Cancer at our 15th Annual Summit Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death in America's children. In 2009, I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus to give children with this disease a voice on Capitol Hill. This week, I hosted…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 8:30 PM

I Released My Report Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for Their Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

I Released My Report Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for Their Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal This week, I released a historic, comprehensive report detailing my three-year investigation into the Biden-Harris administration’s botched …
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 8:51 PM

I Am Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for the Afghanistan Withdrawal

I Am Holding the Biden-Harris Administration Accountable for the Afghanistan Withdrawal The Afghanistan withdrawal will remain a stain on the Biden-Harris administration’s legacy for decades to come. On Monday, I will release a report on my three-year-lo…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 10:56 PM

The Biden-Harris Admin’s Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal, 3 Years Later

The Biden-Harris Admin’s Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal, 3 Years Later Three years ago today, the last U.S. military flight left Afghanistan following President Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. During this evacuation, the Biden-Harris adminis…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Putting America First in the Indo-Pacific

Putting America First in the Indo-Pacific In the global competition for power, China is our greatest adversary. That's why combating the Chinese Communist Party's malign agenda is one of my top priorities in Congress and as chairman of the House Foreign …
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
August 17, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Demanding Secretary Blinken Answer for my Afghanistan Investigation's Findings

Demanding Secretary Blinken Answer for my Afghanistan Investigation's Findings Three years after the Biden-Harris administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, the country continues to suffer under the iron fist of the terrorist Taliban regime. By choosi…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
August 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Championing American Strength

Championing American Strength As the Chinese Communist Party ramps up its aggression in the Indo-Pacific, it is critical that the United States strengthen our relationships in the region.  That’s why I am leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to the P…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Standing Against President Biden’s Proposed Overhaul of the Supreme Court

Standing Against President Biden’s Proposed Overhaul of the Supreme Court This week, President Biden visited Austin, where he announced radical proposals to overhaul the Supreme Court of the United States.  His plan includes fundamentally changing the way our…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Seeking Accountability for the Security Failures at President Trump’s Rally

Seeking Accountability for the Security Failures at President Trump’s Rally  I’ve been engaged in national security events for many years as a former federal prosecutor and the previous chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. And I can unequivocally…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Investigating the Attempted Assassination of President Trump

Investigating the Attempted Assassination of President Trump Last weekend, America came just centimeters away from losing the former and future President of the United States. I thank God that President Trump is okay. This assassination attempt should b…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
July 13, 2024 at 3:06 PM

President Biden’s Cognitive Test Was the Debate. And I Believe He Failed

President Biden’s Cognitive Test Was the Debate. And I Believe He Failed President Biden’s disastrous debate performance sent a signal of weakness to our foreign adversaries and partners. This week, world leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. for the NATO…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
July 5, 2024 at 5:53 PM

Honoring America

Honoring America This week, I joined millions of Americans in celebrating our country’s independence. As your congressman, it’s my honor to continue working to protect the freedoms that are afforded to you in our great nation. While this is a time for c…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 9:43 PM

Joe Biden’s Debate Performance Was Shameful

Joe Biden’s Debate Performance Was Shameful Along with millions of Americans, our adversaries were watching last night’s debate. And President Biden’s performance sent a dangerous message of incompetence that will further embolden China, Iran, Russia, an…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
June 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Representing Texas On The World Stage

Representing Texas On The World Stage This week, I led a bipartisan congressional delegation to India – the world’s largest democracy and an important partner of the United States.  On this trip, I was honored to meet with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, …
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Improving Servicemembers’ Quality of Life and Restoring American Military Might

Improving Servicemembers’ Quality of Life and Restoring American Military Might Funding our military is one Congress’ greatest responsibilities. Today, I was proud to vote for the Servicemembers Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorizat…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Honoring Those Who Fought for Freedom

Honoring Those Who Fought for Freedom On June 6, 1944, Allied forces carried out the largest military invasion in history as they stormed the beaches of Normandy. Eighty years later, I was incredibly humbled travel to Normandy with a bipartisan congressi…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Bringing a Little Texas to Taiwan

Bringing a Little Texas to Taiwan Congressman McCaul with Taiwan’s President Lai This week, I led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Taiwan to show my support for freedom and democracy amidst Chinese aggression. We were the…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Holding Secretary Blinken Accountable

Holding Secretary Blinken Accountable President Biden’s weakness on the international stage has plunged us into dangerous times. This week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Weakness invites aggressi…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 9:03 PM

My Ironclad Commitment to Israel

My Ironclad Commitment to Israel President Biden backtracked his ironclad commitment to Israel on May 8th, when his administration announced he would withhold all offensive weapons to Israel if they entered Rafah to destroy Hamas terrorists. This decisio…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Defending Our Southern Border

Defending Our Southern Border Since the start of the fiscal year 2024 on October 1, our border patrol agents have encountered nearly more than 18,500 illegal immigrants with criminal histories — including 248 known gang members. They have also apprehende…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Dedicated to Bringing American Hostages Home

Dedicated to Bringing American Hostages Home As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am dedicated to bringing American hostages home to their families safely. This week, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Defending the Southern Border and Bolstering Texas' Economy

Defending the Southern Border and Bolstering Texas' Economy As one of the House managers for the impeachment trial of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, I delivered the two articles of impeachment to the Senate this …
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 9:08 PM

More Damning Evidence from my Afghanistan Investigation

More Damning Evidence from my Afghanistan Investigation As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am continuing my investigation into the Biden administration's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. This week, I released transcripts of my …
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Top Generals Tell the Truth About Afghanistan

Top Generals Tell the Truth About Afghanistan As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I've been conducting a months-long investigation into the Biden administration's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. This week, two of America's top forme…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 9:23 PM

World-Wide Threats at the Border

World-Wide Threats at the Border This week, FBI Director Christopher Wray gave hair-raising testimony during a House Intelligence Committee hearing about world-wide threats — including an ISIS presence — at our southern border. It’s no secret terrorist …
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 9:36 PM

A Failed State of the Union Address

A Failed State of the Union Address The number one issue for my constituents — and millions of other Texans — is the southern border. President Biden's State of the Union address last night would have been a great opportunity for him to announce he'll st…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Demanding Answers for Gold Star Families

Demanding Answers for Gold Star Families After the Biden administration’s catastrophic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, the State Department conducted a 90-day internal analysis, titled the After-Action Review on Afghanistan (AAR). As chairman of…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Americans Agree: Enough Is Enough

Americans Agree: Enough Is Enough By refusing to comply with U.S. immigration laws, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has not only been derelict in his duty to defend our homeland, but he has also destroyed the fabric of this n…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Americans Are Fed Up With Secretary Mayorkas, and Rightfully So

Americans Are Fed Up With Secretary Mayorkas, and Rightfully So When I’m home in Texas, the number one issue my constituents are concerned with is the border. The chaos and destruction are a result of the Biden administration's open border policies and S…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 10:02 PM

It's Time for Mayorkas To Be Impeached

It's Time for Mayorkas To Be Impeached By continually refusing to enforce the law and utilize effective policies at our border — like Remain in Mexico — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has damaged the fabric of our nation. U…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 11:41 PM

Biden's Open Border is Wreaking Havoc on Our Nation

Biden's Open Border is Wreaking Havoc on Our Nation Every time I go down to the border, it has gotten worse. This crisis — a direct result of the Biden administration's deliberate abandonment of our border — is a human tragedy, and it's damaging the fabr…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Mayorkas Has Failed To Uphold His Constitutional Oath

Mayorkas Has Failed To Uphold His Constitutional Oath No amount of facts, figures, or statistics can fully demonstrate the heartache and devastation Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' border crisis has caused throughout our nat…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Mayorkas Is an Architect of Destruction

Mayorkas Is an Architect of Destruction In my 25 years of dealing with the border — as a former federal prosecutor in Texas charged with border security, and the former chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security — I have never seen the border more ch…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Happy New Year + 2023 Recap

Happy New Year + 2023 Recap It's been an honor to serve you for another year! As we enter 2024, I want to highlight some of the things my team and I accomplished over the past 12 months. Texas Update: Here in Texas, we were hard at work to support cons…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
December 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Merry Christmas from the McCauls!

Merry Christmas from the McCauls! Many of our lives have become so busy in today's world. That's why I'm so grateful for the Christmas season. Spending the holidays with loved ones always reminds me to stop and cherish the things that truly matter: my wo…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Opening an Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden

Opening an Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I believe it’s crucial to know whether the president or any members of his family were influenced in any way by improper foreign business dealings. …
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Bring These Hostages Home

Bring These Hostages Home Last year, I visited the Kfar Aza Kibbutz and saw a daycare center where happy children were sleeping and playing. On October 7th, I got a phone call that people across the entire kibbutz had been massacred — men, women, and th…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Our Border Is Broken

Our Border Is Broken In my 20 years in Congress, including my time as Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and as a federal prosecutor tasked with securing the Texas border, I've never seen our border this chaotic. Our border is broken, and this s…
  Chairman McCaul · [email protected]
November 24, 2023 at 5:48 PM

Much to be Thankful For

Much to be Thankful For Despite the chaos and hardships facing our world, I'm grateful for the opportunity to reflect on all there is to be thankful for. We are extremely blessed to live in the United States of America — the land of the free — and I'm th…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Mayorkas is Aiding and Abetting

Mayorkas is Aiding and Abetting October marked the highest number of migrant encounters for any October on record. These record numbers prove what Texans already know: The crisis at our border is unsustainable and pose a serious threat to our homeland. …
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Sacrifice in Its Greatest Form

Sacrifice in Its Greatest Form As the son of a WWII B-17 bombardier, I am eternally grateful for the sacrifice of so many brave men and women who — like my father — answered the call to serve. Each year, Veterans Day stands as an opportunity to honor tho…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 8:47 PM

A Nuclear Iran is Unacceptable

A Nuclear Iran is Unacceptable As Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists continue to wage an unprovoked and barbaric war against our friend and ally Israel, it's more vital than ever the United States demonstrates strength — not weakness — towards Iran.  Iran …
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 8:49 PM

House Republicans Continue Working On Behalf of America

House Republicans Continue Working On Behalf of America This week, House Republicans selected Representative Mike Johnson to be our 56th speaker as we continue working on behalf of Americans to secure our border, strengthen our economy, and protect U.S. …
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 9:06 PM

America Must Show Leadership in the Face of Terrorism

America Must Show Leadership in the Face of Terrorism We are now witnessing the second week of one of the darkest times in Israel's history. Hamas' unprovoked and heinous terrorist attack against Israel has resulted in an unprecedented amount of death an…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Standing With Our Ally Israel in the Face of Evil

Standing With Our Ally Israel in the Face of Evil This week, the world watched in horror as Iran-backed Hamas terrorists carried out a heinous terrorist attack against Israel. Our hearts are heavy seeing the abhorrent crimes committed against innocent pe…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 9:09 PM

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities

No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities It's no secret the Biden administration's failed, open-border policies have resulted in an unmitigated disaster at our southwest border, and our state continues facing the brunt of the crisis. While Texas is working overt…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 8:35 PM

The 14th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit

The 14th Annual Childhood Cancer Summit This week, I had the privilege of hosting our 14th annual Childhood Cancer Summit. After watching my childhood best friend pass away from leukemia in 4th grade, a permanent mark was left on my life. When I entered…
  Rep. McCaul · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 8:54 PM

The Devastating Human Costs of the Biden-Mayorkas Border Crisis

The Devastating Human Costs of the Biden-Mayorkas Border Crisis The crisis at our southern border has undoubtedly become a racket that was sanctioned and created by the Biden administration. In this week’s Homeland Security Committee hearing, I had the o…