U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China U.S. lawmakers' visit to Taiwan amid tensions with China over Taiwan's new president underscores strategic significance and support for the island. Top News · May 27, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: US-supplied glide bombs struggle against Russian jamming ‘Extremely cruel’ attacks kill at least seven in Kharkiv; Blinken told to get rid of ban on Ukrainians firing US weapons into Russia. What we know on day 821 The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024
As House readies a vote on Israeli arms, Democrats whip members in opposition - Roll Call The House plans to vote on a bill that would force the administration to ship approved arms to Israel, as Democrats seek unity in opposition. Roll Call · May 15, 2024
How U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul helped convince Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine aid McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia. The Texas Tribune · May 15, 2024
Rafah Invasion Is Last Step In Achieving Israeli Military Objectives, Says McCaul As chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, McCaul voiced concern that Biden's warning sent a perilous message to both allies and adversaries. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
US Revokes Some Licenses For Exports To China's Huawei The United States has revoked some export licenses that allowed companies such as US chip firm Qualcomm to supply Chinese tech giant Huawei, the Commerce Department confirmed on Wednesday. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
US investigates China's access to RISC-V — open standard instruction set may become new site of US-China chip war U.S. lawmakers again review the risks of China's access to powerful chips through the RISC-V standard, an open-source ISA that wants to remain open to all. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 24, 2024
Ukraine and Israel aid bills split Texans in Congress — but not along party lines Hardline conservatives opposed the bills without more legislation to harden the southern border. And some progressives wanted more protections for Palestinians. The Texas Tribune · Apr 20, 2024
House passes $95.3B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan - Roll Call Six months after President Joe Biden first asked for it, the House passed a tweaked version of his emergency aid package for key U.S. allies. Roll Call · Apr 20, 2024
Rule for debate on war supplemental heads to House floor - Roll Call The House Rules Committee approved a rule late Thursday for consideration of a $95.3 billion foreign aid package in a rare bipartisan vote. Roll Call · Apr 19, 2024
Texas House Republicans split over whether to send Ukraine aid U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, and members of the House Freedom Caucus have stalled Ukraine aid for months demanding that Congress pass a bill securing the southern border before considering the foreign aid package. The Texas Tribune · Apr 18, 2024
Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security secretary in the Senate. The Texas Tribune · Apr 16, 2024
Russian Propaganda Seeps Into Congress, GOP Base Infected House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Turner and House Foreign Affairs chair Michael McCaul raise concerns about Russian propaganda influencing GOP membe... Top News · Apr 8, 2024
GOP Lawmaker Tells Colleague To 'Go F--- Yourself' GOP lawmaker directs profanity at colleague during Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal, leading to tensions and apologies. Top News · Mar 20, 2024
Top News · Mar 19, 2024 Generals Blame State Department For Afghanistan Evacuation Delays Senior generals blame State Department for delayed evacuation of US citizens in Afghanistan. Rep. McCaul investigates Abbey Gate bombing.
WEKU · Mar 12, 2024 House GOP moves ahead with TikTok vote as Trump voices opposition to possible ban House Republicans move ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. even as former President Donald Trump voices opposition to the effort.
Top News · Mar 11, 2024 Congressman Mccaul Warns Of Terror Threats At US-Mexico Border Texas congressman McCaul raises concerns on immigration, border security, and terror threats, urging immediate action.
Roll Call · Mar 7, 2024 Blinken avoids contempt vote for second time in Afghanistan probe - Roll Call Secretary of State Antony Blinken avoided a House Foreign Affairs panel vote Thursday on whether he was in contempt of Congress.
Top News · Mar 7, 2024 House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Discusses Ukraine Funding Urgency Russian missile strike near-misses Ukrainian President Zelensky, USAID to Ukraine stalled in Congress. Congressman McCaul pushes for bipartisan aid.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024 Biden threatened ‘consequences’ over Navalny, but he has few options Sanctions already imposed on Russia over Ukraine have not deterred the Kremlin. Will unconventional approaches work?
The Guardian - US · Feb 17, 2024 Spectre of Nato sceptic Trump stalks European security conference The former US president’s threat to disavow the alliance’s mutual defence guarantees has focused the minds of western leaders gathered for their annual meeting in Munich
The Texas Tribune · Feb 5, 2024 Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines The deal would also provide money to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, another priority for many Texas lawmakers.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 31, 2024 House panel advances impeachment charges against Mayorkas with Texas Republicans backing A member of the president’s cabinet has not been impeached in nearly 150 years. The full House is expected to vote next week.
Roll Call · Jan 30, 2024 Lawmakers struggle to limit US tech investment in China - Roll Call China hawks seeking to limit U.S. investment in sensitive technology in China see signs of progress, but aren’t optimistic about action this year.
Top News · Jan 28, 2024 Breaking News: House Republicans move forward with articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Discover the latest developments on the border dispute in Eagle Pass, Texas. House Republicans are moving forward with articles of impeachment against DHS ...