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House Rejects Bill That Would Require Feds to Obtain a Warrant to Purchase Americans’ Data
‘This bill is exactly the type of legislation needed to rein in the federal government and protect the privacy rights of Americans,’ Rep. Harriet Hageman said.
Border County Urges Abbott to Back Creation of Texas Division of Homeland Security
Kinney County officials say Texas must do more to protect its border with Mexico, in light of federal government inaction.
US Fentanyl Crisis Is a ‘CCP-Run Operation,’ Says Peter Schweizer
‘The drug cartels are certainly involved, but they’re the junior partner,’ he says, adding that the CCP is present at ‘every link of the chain.’
House Passes Another Set of Iran-Related Measures Following Attack on Israel
A resolution that deems the Palestinian cry of “from the river to the sea Palestine will be free” as antisemitic and condemnable passed 377-44.
Republicans Blast Mayorkas Budget ‘Slush Fund’ to Process Illegal Immigrants
Homeland Security Committee members split along party lines on whether the secretary should be impeached.
White House Suggests Johnson’s Ukraine, Israel Aid Bills Could Work
Speaker Johnson plans to send standalone Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific aid bills to the floor.
Austin Speaks with Chinese Counterpart for First Time Since November 2022
‘During the discussion, Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of continuing to open lines of military-to-military communication...,’ said Gen. Pat Ryder.
CCP Subsidizing Fentanyl Precursors for Export to US: Report
‘It wants the chaos and devastation that has resulted from this epidemic,’ said Rep. Mike Gallagher. ‘And yes, that means more dead Americans.’
Republican Challenger Monique DeSpain Criticizes Oregon Rep. Val Hoyle for Border Comments
Oregon congresswoman Val Hoyle told conservative constituents that the southern border must be open.
Red Colorado Counties Sue to Help ICE Arrest, Deport Illegal Immigrants
‘It is our intent to bring suit specifically to address the illegal immigration crisis now present in this country,’ one of the plaintiffs said.
Border Outranks Ukraine as Moderate Voter Priority in Swing States: Poll
Out of the voters surveyed, the majority—54 percent—were independent.
TikTok’s Campaign of Using Influencers to Target Lawmakers Could Backfire
‘Our intention is for TikTok to continue to operate, but not under the control of the Chinese Communist Party,’ said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.
Speaker ‘Lost All His Principles’ on FISA Warrant Requirement: Sen. Rand Paul
The Kentucky lawmaker said Rep. Mike Johnson has ‘completely changed ... on the idea that we shouldn’t spy on Americans without a warrant.’
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Translation Bill to Combat Security Threats From China, Russia
Open Translation Center will provide lawmakers and the public with accurate and accessible information about countries of interest.
Johnson Defends Vote to Kill FISA Warrant Requirement
Johnson, who doesn’t always vote, cast the decisive vote that killed the proposal, prompting outrage and condemnation from some conservatives.
Space Force Preparing Exercise to Counter ‘Adversary On-Orbit Aggression’
Rocket Lab was awarded $32 million and True Anomaly was awarded $30 million to carry out the mission.
Former US Ambassador Who Spied for Communist Cuba Gets 15 Years in Prison
Victor Manuel Rocha was recruited by Cuba’s spy agency in 1973.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Safeguard US Economy From Potential ‘Fallout’ of Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
‘If the CCP takes the drastic action of advancing on Taiwan, we must proactively prepare our national economy,’ Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
Republican Bill Aims to Ban Illegal Immigrants Without ID From Boarding Flights
‘Allowing illegal immigrants to abuse commercial airline travel is unacceptable,’ Rep. Mike Green said.
