McCaul Sends Letter to Secretary Blinken Urging Engagement with Iraqi Leaders

Press Release 08.22.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (TX-10) sent a letter today to Secretary Blinken regarding ongoing disputes between the Government of Iraq (GOI) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) across a range of issues that threaten Iraq’s stability and economic development. In the letter, McCaul urged the administration to press […]

Fact Check: President Biden’s False Claims on Afghanistan

Press Release 08.19.22

Washington, D.C. – One year ago yesterday, as Americans and Afghan partners were desperately trying to get to the Kabul airport and out of the country to safety, President Biden was interviewed by ABC News. In this interview he made many claims about his decision to withdraw and the situation on the ground at the […]

ICYMI: Fox News: McCaul fires back at White House memo attempting to discount Afghanistan report

Press Release 08.18.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican is pushing back on the Biden administration’s attacks against his interim report on Afghanistan. “The devastation caused by President Biden’s unconditional withdrawal and the resulting chaotic and deadly evacuation continues to this day,” McCaul said. “Most of the claims made by the Biden administration since the […]

McCaul Publishes Interim Report on Afghanistan Withdrawal and Evacuation

Press Release 08.17.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has published his interim report entitled, “A ‘Strategic Failure’: Assessing the Administration’s Afghanistan Withdrawal.” The 115 page report examines the Biden administration’s decisions and actions in detail, from the announcement of the president’s decision to withdraw to the months following that decision, the resulting […]

McCaul Discusses Afghanistan Report on Face the Nation

Press Release 08.14.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul discussed his interim report on the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the resulting chaotic evacuation and long-term fallout on CBS‘ “Face the Nation” with Margaret Brennan. “There are many sins, if you will. There was a complete lack of, and a failure to […]

McCaul Calls on Administration to End Nuclear Talks Following Iran’s Bolton Assassination Plot

Press Release 08.14.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement after the recent attack on author Salman Rushdie and the news of Iran’s assassination plot against John Bolton amid ongoing talks regarding an Iran nuclear deal. “I strongly condemn the violent attack on Salman Rushdie. My thoughts are with […]

TUNE IN: McCaul to Unveil Afghanistan Report on CBS “Face the Nation”

Press Release 08.13.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul will join Margaret Brennan this Sunday, August 14th on “Face the Nation” on CBS at 10:30amET/9:30amCT. He will unveil his interim report assessing the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the resulting chaotic evacuation. *Check your local listings to confirm the exact time.

McCaul Statement on the Chinese Communist Party’s Aggression Towards Taiwan

Press Release 08.11.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican and China Task Force Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) aggression towards Taiwan. Over the last week, CCP officials have conducted unprovoked and destabilizing military actions, announced their intent to dismantle Taiwan’s democratic government, and threatened the people of […]

McCaul Calls for Release of Austin Tice Ahead of 10th Anniversary of Abduction

Press Release 08.10.22

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement today in advance of the 10th anniversary of Austin Tice’s abduction in Syria. “It has been nearly 10 years since Austin Tice was taken captive in Syria. Austin is a Texan, a Marine, and a journalist. His family and […]

McCaul Calls on Administration to End Iran Nuclear Talks

Press Release 08.04.22

Washington, D.C. – In response to the Biden administration’s decision to resume negotiations on an Iran nuclear deal, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement. “For months, Iran has deliberately wasted time by keeping the door open for talks while its nuclear program charges forward. The administration needs to […]