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Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Michael McCaul urged a formal investigation into federal immigration officers after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, calling for transparency and calmer rhetoric amid ongoing immigration-enforcement tensions and a looming DHS funding showdown.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 after 11 terms, citing a desire for new challenges in national security and foreign policy, and reflecting on his extensive career in Congress focused on foreign affairs and national security issues.
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, a veteran lawmaker and former chair of key committees, announced he will not seek reelection next year, citing a desire for a new challenge.
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas announced he will not seek reelection in 2026 after serving 11 terms, citing a desire for a new challenge in national security and foreign policy, which could impact the influence of Texas Republicans in Congress.
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced he will not seek re-election in 2026 after serving over two decades in Congress, during which he chaired key committees on Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs, and reflected on his career focusing on global security issues.
Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul announced he will not seek re-election in 2026 after 11 terms, citing a desire for a new challenge, and joins other House Republicans retiring this year.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. lawmakers assured Taiwan that delayed weapons orders are on the way, emphasizing their importance amid increasing Chinese military pressure. The bipartisan delegation, led by Rep. Michael McCaul, met with Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, and reiterated U.S. support despite China's objections and recent military drills around the island.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is drafting legislation to authorize the use of U.S. military force in the event of a wider proxy war between Israel and Iran. McCaul's draft Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) comes amid concerns over recent threats from Iran and the potential involvement of Iran-backed Hezbollah. The situation in the Middle East has escalated, with Israel launching airstrikes on Gaza in response to a coordinated attack by Hamas. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered 2,000 U.S. troops to prepare for deployment in support of Israel, and President Biden is heading to the region for discussions with leaders. While the White House has stated that an AUMF is not currently part of the conversation, McCaul claims to have been in contact with them regarding the matter.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul emphasizes the need to elect a Speaker of the House to replenish funding for Israel's Iron Dome and demonstrate unified support following Hamas's recent attacks. McCaul urges for the passage of a bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas and warns about the negative message a vacancy in the Speakership sends to U.S. adversaries. The race for Speaker remains undecided, with Rep. Jim Jordan and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emerging as top candidates.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul expresses concern that North Korea may demand concessions from the United States in exchange for releasing American soldier Travis King, who recently fled across the border from South Korea. McCaul suggests that when countries like Russia, China, and Iran capture American soldiers, they often exact a price for their release. It remains unclear why King fled, but McCaul believes it was a serious mistake and hopes for his safe return. The incident occurs as the US docks a nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea to project strength and deter aggression from North Korea and China. McCaul acknowledges the failure of past negotiation and pressure tactics and suggests the need for creative diplomacy and potential military cooperation with North Korea in future operations involving China.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will be able to view the State Department's dissent channel cable on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which warned of the potential collapse of the U.S.-backed government. Chairman Michael McCaul had threatened to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt if he did not provide access to the cable. Blinken had previously rejected attempts to access the cable, but the State Department has now invited McCaul and Foreign Affairs ranking member Gregory Meeks to view it with personal information redacted.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has paused his efforts to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt for withholding a "dissent cable" from diplomats who warned of the risks of the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. The State Department agreed to let McCaul and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks see the cable "in camera" with the names of the officials who authored the messages redacted. The cable contains the signatures of 23 State Department officials and was sent on or about July 13, 2021, weeks before the Biden administration removed US forces and the Taliban took over Kabul.