McCaul Criticizes Admin for Failure to Prepare for Afghanistan Evacuation

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul questioned witnesses Colonel (Ret.) Seth Krummrich and Command Sergeant Major Jacob Smith at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability hearing on the administration’s failure to plan for the unconditional U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. WATCH HERE. – Questions and Answers as delivered –  CHAIRMAN […]
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McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Bera Issue Statement on 70th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement to mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice. “Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, but […]
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McCaul Delivers Remarks at Hearing Examining Admin’s Failure to Prepare for Afghanistan Withdrawal

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at today’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability hearing examining the Biden administration’s planning for the unconditional U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, including the administration’s decision to close Bagram Airfield and to run the evacuation solely through Kabul airport, its planning for […]
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McCaul and Meeks Express Deep Concerns Over Situation in Niger

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement expressing deep concern over the unfolding situation in Niamey, Niger. “We are deeply concerned by the situation unfolding in Niamey and strongly condemn those who are trying to subvert the democratically elected […]
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McCaul Applauds Passage of Bill to Refund Money Spent by Veterans, Others During Afghanistan Evacuation

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Warren Davidson’s (R-OH) H.R. 4517, to require the Secretary of State to submit a plan for the reimbursement of personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, and for other purposes, passed out of committee. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) co-sponsored […]
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McCaul, Baird, Wilson Introduce Bill to Prohibit the Extension of Earthquake-Related Syria Sanctions Exemption

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Washington, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Chairman Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) led the introduction of legislation to prohibit the Biden administration from extending or reissuing Syria General License 23, which authorized direct transactions with the […]
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McCaul Begins Investigative Interviews Into Corruption at U.S. Agency for Global Media

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Washington, D.C.– House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement today announcing a significant milestone in his two-year investigation into corruption at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The committee’s unwavering commitment to pursuing truth and accountability has uncovered alarming evidence of misconduct and negligence at the senior-most levels of the agency. “My […]
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McCaul Opposes Travel to Afghanistan and Normalization of Taliban

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing strong opposition to U.S. government officials traveling to meet with the Taliban and legitimizing their de-facto governance of Afghanistan, which continues to be contested. “Since taking power, the Taliban have only worsened their behavior despite […]
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ICYMI: Chairman McCaul Joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week” today to discuss the US’s priorities in the Indo-Pacific and how the Biden administration should confront the CCP. WATCH HERE. On sending a strong message of deterrence to our adversaries:  “As you note, it’s the first time in […]
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