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politics1 year ago

Pro-Israel Advocate Brian Mast to Chair House Foreign Affairs Committee

Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), a staunch supporter of Israel and a former US Army soldier, has been appointed to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Known for his strong pro-Israel stance, Mast has served in Congress since 2017 and has a history of military service, including volunteering with the Israel Defense Forces. His appointment has been praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mast's role will include reviewing US weapons sales to foreign countries.

via Arutz Sheva|
#brian-mast#house-foreign-affairs-committee#israel
politics1 year ago

Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Intoxication Incident

U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was briefly detained at Dulles International Airport after mixing Ambien with alcohol, which left him disoriented. McCaul, who was charged with public intoxication, acknowledged the incident as a mistake and expressed gratitude towards the officers involved. He is seeking to extend his term as the committee's top Republican and remains committed to supporting U.S. allies and addressing global adversaries.

via The Texas Tribune|
#alcohol#ambien#dulles-international-airport
politics1 year ago

Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Appearing Intoxicated

Rep. Michael McCaul, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was briefly detained by police at Dulles International Airport after appearing drunk. McCaul, who mixed Ambien with alcohol, became disoriented and missed his flight. He was charged with public intoxication but was not arrested, and a family member picked him up. McCaul expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to a poor decision and emphasizing his respect for law enforcement.

via NBC News|
#ambien#dulles-airport#house-foreign-affairs-committee
politics1 year ago

Rep. McCaul Detained at Airport for Alleged Intoxication

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul was detained by police at Dulles International Airport after appearing intoxicated due to mixing Ambien and alcohol. McCaul, a self-described nervous flyer, missed his flight to Texas and was found disoriented, leading to his brief detention by law enforcement. He has since expressed regret for his actions and gratitude towards the officers involved, acknowledging the incident as a personal mistake.

via Semafor|
#ambien#dulles-international-airport#house-foreign-affairs-committee
politics1 year ago

"Congressman Expects Swift Adoption of Ukraine Aid Package Amid Speaker Determination"

Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that the decision on when to bring Ukraine aid up for a vote in the House is a "speaker determination," with plans to discuss the matter with Speaker Mike Johnson. Some Republicans oppose the funding without concessions, and former President Donald Trump has advocated for the aid to come in the form of a loan. Speaker Johnson, who faces a threat to oust him from one House Republican and an ally of Trump's, visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the Ukraine issue, as Republicans put their trust in Trump's influence. The Senate leaders have called for approving additional aid to Israel and Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of passing the supplemental this week.

via CBS News|
#foreign-aid#house-foreign-affairs-committee#politics
politics1 year ago

State Department Officials Testify on Afghanistan Withdrawal Plans

State Department officials testified to the House Foreign Affairs Committee that they were rushed into Afghanistan with no established emergency evacuation plan in place and had to create evacuation systems from scratch amid the chaos outside the Kabul airport. The officials described the ad-hoc nature of the evacuation and the challenges they faced in coordinating with the military and navigating the constantly changing situation on the ground. The handling of the evacuation operation has been a point of criticism, with Republicans blaming the Biden administration and Democrats pointing fingers at the Trump administration for the deal that set the US withdrawal into motion.

via CNN|
#afghanistan#evacuation#house-foreign-affairs-committee
politics1 year ago

"Bipartisan House Chair Unveils $66B Ukraine Vote, Criticizes Biden's Vacation Choices"

The GOP chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul, is confident that the House will deliver U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan despite opposition within his caucus. He stated that Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tough decision in bringing the national security supplemental request to the floor, as it could lead to a potential move to oust him from the far right. McCaul emphasized the urgency of passing aid for Ukraine before April and suggested potential changes to the Senate-passed aid package to make it more acceptable to critics, including former President Trump.

via Yahoo News|
#gop#house-foreign-affairs-committee#military-assistance
politics1 year ago

Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Bill for Ukraine Aid and Border Security

GOP House Foreign Affairs Committee chair, Rep. Michael McCaul, is confident that the House will deliver military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan despite opposition within his caucus. He believes Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tough choice in bringing President Biden's national security supplemental request to the floor, as far-right GOP members threaten to oust him. McCaul also highlighted challenges in garnering support from both Democrats and Republicans for the aid package, emphasizing the urgency to pass aid for Ukraine before its potential counteroffensive against Russia in April.

via The Hill|
#gop#house-foreign-affairs-committee#military-assistance
politics2 years ago

GOP Chair Blocks Rep. Barbara Lee from Cuba Hearing

Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar kicked out Democratic Representative Barbara Lee from a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing after Lee voiced her support for restoring diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba. Salazar accused Lee of spreading "communist propaganda" and called her a "communist sympathizer," leading to a heated exchange. This incident reflects a pattern of Black politicians being silenced for expressing differing opinions, with Democrats criticizing Republicans for censoring Black and POC lawmakers.

via The Root|
#barbara-lee#censorship#cuba
international-relations2 years ago

Concerns Mount Over US Soldier's Fate in North Korea

The head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul, expressed concern that North Korea may try to "exact a price" over the suspected defection of US Army soldier Travis King. McCaul believes King made a serious mistake and hopes to secure his return. He highlighted the pattern of countries like Russia, China, and Iran demanding concessions when they capture American soldiers. King crossed the demilitarized zone while facing disciplinary proceedings and may have been trying to evade his problems. McCaul emphasized the need for the US to project strength in the face of North Korean and Chinese aggression.

via New York Post |
#concern#defection#house-foreign-affairs-committee
politics2 years ago

Lawmakers granted access to Afghanistan dissent cable by State Department.

The State Department has offered to let House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Michael McCaul and Ranking Member Rep. Gregory Meeks see a dissent cable related to the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan at its headquarters. The July 2021 document from diplomats in Afghanistan warned of the possible rapid fall of Kabul, which proved accurate. Reaching final agreement with McCaul would stave off the threat of Secretary of State Antony Blinken being held in contempt of Congress.

via POLITICO|
#afghanistan#gregory-meeks#house-foreign-affairs-committee
politics2 years ago

State Department to share classified Afghanistan dissent cable with key lawmakers.

The State Department has offered two members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to view a July 2021 "dissent cable" that warned the Biden administration about the risks of withdrawing from Afghanistan. The department had refused to comply with a subpoena for the cable issued back in March, leading to a potential contempt charge against Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The cable will be viewed "in camera" and with some redactions. Republicans on the committee have been probing the circumstances surrounding the disastrous US pullout from Afghanistan in August of 2021.

via New York Post |
#afghanistan#antony-blinken#dissent-cable
politics2 years ago

State Department Relents, Agrees to Show Afghanistan Dissent Cable to Congress.

The State Department has agreed to allow lawmakers to view the "dissent channel cable" warning of a rapid Taliban advance in Afghanistan, just days before the House Foreign Affairs Committee was set to vote on whether to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt for refusing to allow access. The cable, signed by 23 staffers and diplomats, warned of an immediate collapse in Afghanistan, which President Biden and other top officials downplayed at the time. The State Department's offer to allow the top two lawmakers on the committee to read the cable in camera with appropriate personal information redacted was made in the hope of satisfying their request for information.

via Fox News|
#afghanistan#antony-blinken#dissent-cable
politics2 years ago

State Department grants access to Afghanistan dissent cable for House Foreign Affairs leaders.

The State Department will allow the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman and Ranking Member to view a dissent cable on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, ahead of a planned resolution to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. The move comes after Chairman Michael McCaul subpoenaed the classified cable in March. The State Department had previously argued that the need to protect the "integrity" of the dissent channel prevented them from offering a private review of the cable.

via CNN|
#afghanistan#antony-blinken#dissent-cable
politics2 years ago

House Republicans request transcribed interviews for Afghanistan withdrawal investigation.

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul has requested transcribed interviews from current and former State Department officials as part of the committee's investigation into the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan. The requests come after McCaul threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena for a dissent cable written in March by former US diplomats in Kabul criticizing the administration's plans to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan.

via CNN|
#afghanistan#biden-administration#house-foreign-affairs-committee