Security
A strong national defense is vital in a post-9/11 world. That includes comprehensive border security. In keeping us safe, the government may be tempted to overreach in ways disturbing to those of us who value our liberty above all else. Spying on Americans in the name of security is unacceptable. Finding the right balance between our national security and our freedoms is essential in keeping Americans safe from terrorists who want to kill us because they hate our way of life.
February 22nd, 2022
The United States must impose devastating sanctions against Putin's interests, including immediate and mandatory sanctions permanently putting an end to his Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
February 14th, 2022
We are lucky to have NSA Texas right here in San Antonio and it was great to hear their plans to recruit talented folks from the area.
February 9th, 2022
This goes much deeper than an unethical entry into my office by Capitol police. This is a violation of Members’ right to speech and debate, as well as a 4th amendment violation.
February 8th, 2022
Fortunately, Hidalgo and Garcia are on the ballot in March - hopefully they lose their primaries or get beat in November.
January 27th, 2022
With 2021 behind us, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the things we have accomplished together for North Texas, and for America as a whole.
January 26th, 2022
In light of the numerous red flags in Akram’s record, we are extremely concerned about the adequacy of our visa adjudication and admission screening protocols.
January 26th, 2022
A manhunt is underway for the suspect in what is described as the “ruthless, savage execution” of Harris County Precinct 5 Constables Office Corporal Charles Galloway.
January 17th, 2022
In Dawes v. Dallas County, a related case to the O'Donnell and Russell Harris County bail bond cases, the Fifth Circuit laid out the rules for Texas in pretrial bail.
January 12th, 2022
El Paso serves as a key hub for bilateral relations, trade and military operations and the institutions I met with this week highlight how important this city is to the nation.
January 4th, 2022
The House Intelligence Committee's work is critical to our national security and this opportunity will further allow me to work closely with Wright-Patt to address our nation's security challenges.
February 14th, 2022
Our visit gave us greater insight on the incredible capabilities of the F-35 and the advancements being made to ensure we have the best fighter fleet in the world.
February 10th, 2022
The bill will provide grant funding to put an additional 100,000 law enforcement officers on the streets over the next five years.
February 8th, 2022
At a time when Iran is targeting the United States and our allies across the Middle East, the Biden administration is dismantling sanctions to allow them to build up their nuclear program.
February 4th, 2022
Spokeswoman Jen Psaki and other admin had in the last week or more doubled down on the word even as Ukraine's President Zelensky openly disputed the alarmist assessment, essentially telling Biden directly to 'calm down' the...
January 27th, 2022
Wednesday I joined Marianna Sotomayor on Washington Post Live to discuss the revitalization of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, the use of U.S. cyber capabilities to deter Russian threats, and how I have put 70,000...
January 26th, 2022
I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and community members who are affected by this tragedy. I have no doubt there will be swift justice in the capture and prosecution of this dangerous criminal.
January 24th, 2022
I recently introduced the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which would authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements directly with Ukraine and provide military equipment necessary to protect...
January 13th, 2022
The White House will meet executives from leading tech firms, including Alphabet-owned Google, Apple Inc., and Amazon.com Inc., on Thursday to discuss software security after the United States suffered several major...
January 6th, 2022
It is critical to national security and sovereignty that our federal government has operational control over who and what are coming into our country.
December 28th, 2021
In historical perspective, the percent of criminal individuals apprehended by Border Patrol is low at about 1 percent in 2021.