McCaul at CFR: A Conversation on U.S. Policy in Global Hot Spots

Blog 03.19.19

Washington D.C. – Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) sat down with national security expert and global correspondent, Martin Smith, and the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, NY for an exclusive interview on U.S. policy in global hot spots. The conversation centered around McCaul’s perspective on current foreign policy challenges, including the crisis in […]

ICYMI: McCaul Speaks on Preventing Violent Conflict in Fragile States

Blog 03.12.19

Washington D.C. – Today, the world faces unprecedented levels of instability in conflict-ridden areas deemed “fragile” for reasons that include extreme poverty, lack of economic opportunity, and weak governance. These hostile environments cost the global economy over $14 trillion dollars annually and provide fertile recruiting grounds for terrorists and transnational criminal organizations. In response, a […]

McCaul Talks Latest on U.S.-North Korea Summit on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom”

Blog 02.27.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” with host Sandra Smith to discuss relevant news of the day and the latest on the second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam. Key highlights below: Click to […]

ICYMI: McCaul & House Republicans Oppose Dangerous Misuse of War Powers Resolution on the House Floor

Blog 02.14.19

Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Lead Foreign Affairs Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and other Republican members took to the House floor to oppose the Democrats’ Yemen War Powers Resolution, H.J. Res. 37. The Yemen measure offered yesterday was a dangerous and improper misuse of the War Powers Resolution exploiting a privileged statutory tool for removing U.S. […]

McCaul Floor Remarks on H.J. Res. 37, Yemen War Powers Resolution

Blog 02.13.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) gave the following opening remarks on the House floor regarding H.J. Res. 37, Directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen. To watch the full remarks as delivered, click here. Remarks as prepared by Lead Republican McCaul: “Let me begin […]

Lead Republican McCaul Op-Ed: Congress must stand with the people of Venezuela

Blog 02.11.19

Lead Republican McCaul: Congress must stand with the people of Venezuela By: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) The Hill / Opinion February 11, 2019 When Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro took the reins of power in 2013, it was clear that he would follow the socialist footsteps of Hugo Chavez. In the years that followed, Maduro’s policies, […]

ICYMI: McCaul Attends WH Signing to Advance Women’s Economic Empowerment Globally

Blog 02.08.19

“I want to thank Ivanka for her tremendous leadership on this issue. As the father of four girls, women rule my household. This initiative will impact 15 million women across the globe. That’s very significant.” Photo Credit: Official White House Photo Washington D.C. – This week, House Foreign Affairs Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) took part in […]

McCaul Gives SOTU Preview on Fox News “America’s Newsroom”

Blog 02.05.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to preview tonight’s State of the Union given by President Trump. Key excerpts below: CLICK TO WATCH On what to expect in President Trump’s delivery of tonight’s State of the Union: “I think he wants to give […]

ICYMI: Committee Organizational Meeting Highlights

Blog 01.29.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) held the Committee’s formal organizational meeting for the 116th Congress. The meeting included the consideration and adoption of Committee Rules and called for the formal appointment of subcommittee leadership and Membership rosters for the 116th Congress. You […]

McCaul Talks Venezuela and the Border Crisis on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom”

Blog 01.24.19

Washington D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss U.S. support in standing with the people of Venezuela against illegitimate dictator Nicolas Maduro, and the latest on the border crisis amid the government shutdown. Key excerpts below: CLICK TO WATCH On the United States […]