WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary: * * * Unpacking the Senate's Updated Budget Resolution By Jordan Haring Executive Summary * Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has released an updated version of the Senate's fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget resolution that, if adopted, would unlock the pathway for reconciliation legislation to implement some of President Trump's domestic policy agenda. * The updated budget would address borde more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize over $491K in cocaine at Eagle Pass Port of Entry EAGLE PASS, Texas --U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $491,000 in cocaine hidden in a passenger vehicle. On April 2, CBP officers at the Camino Real International Bridge referred a 2014 Ford pickup truck  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 3, 2025: * * * Why Are Destroyers Deploying to the Southern Border? By Henry Ziemer On March 22, the USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego heading south towards the U.S.-Mexico border. A week prior, the USS Gravely also deployed to the Gulf of Mexico, together bringing an unprecedented concentration of naval assets to bear for b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Arrington Champions "One Big Beautiful Bill" on The Ben Shapiro Show WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) joined The Daily Wire's The Ben Shapiro Show to discuss the next steps in the budget reconciliation process, which will unlock President Trump's full America First agenda, as well as more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on April 3, 2025: * * * Chairmen Green, Guest on Homeland Democrats Visiting the Border After Trump Ends the Chaos WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) released the following statements on the upcoming visit by Democrat memb more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 18 committee hearings on April 1, 2025: * * * MEMBER DAY Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs held a hearing entitled "Member Day". Testimony was heard from Representatives Meeks, Costa, and Kelly of Illinois. * * * U.S. MILITARY POSTURE AND NATIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA Committee on Armed Services: Full Committee held a hearing e more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Houston deports 174 criminal aliens to Mexico in 2 weeks who account for 610 criminal convictions as a group HOUSTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston field office deported 174 criminal aliens, including 24 gang members, to Mexico between March 17 to March 28 who as a group account for 610 crimi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border WASHINGTON-- Today, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has arrested over 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on April 3, 2025: * * * Idaho Delegation Applauds Trump, Noem Work to Secure Southern Border WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson and U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo today sent a letter commending President Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on their steadfast work to secure our southern border. "Under your leadership, the U.S. Department of Homeland more PR

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan, April 4 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: * * * Joint Declaration following the First European Union-Central Asia Summit We, the Leaders of the European Union (EU), Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and of Uzbekistan, held our first EU-Central Asia Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on 4 April 2025 and concluded the following: 1. Reaffirming our commitment to deeper cooperation in an evolving global and regional geopolit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Lee, Horsford, Titus: Endangering American Lives Today, the Trump administration brought justice by capturing a violent illegal MS-13 ringleader in New York--a fugitive for nearly four years, linked to a string of brutal murders across Nevada and California: Out of touch Democrats like Susie Lee, Steven Horsford and Dina Titus have done everything in their power to weaken our immigration  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House issued the following news on April 3, 2025: * * * ONDCP Releases Trump Administration's Statement of Drug Policy Priorities The Administration will focus on six key areas in its first year Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is announcing the release of the Trump Administration's Drug Policy Priorities, a comprehensive and coordinated blueprint to reduce the devastating impact of illicit drugs on American society. The S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-TX, has introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act, aiming to ensure that U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees receive their salaries even during government shutdowns. The proposed legislation directly addresses concerns regarding the financial stability of frontline workers tasked with maintaining national security. As government shutdowns can often lead to financial uncertainty for federal employees, this bill is design more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green: "Protecting Guardian Gold Star Spouses is Our Solemn Duty." Rep. Gr een: "Protecting Guardian Gold Star Spouses is Our Solemn Duty." WASHINGTON--Today, Rep. Mark Green re-introduced his Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act in the 119th Congress. The bill ensures that no Gold Star Family will ever lose out on benefits owed, even during a government shutdown. Green said, "Our nation should  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-CA, has introduced the CLEAR Act of 2025, legislation designed to enhance federal, state, and local cooperation in enforcing U.S. immigration laws. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, bolster financial support for local law enforcement, and streamline the process of apprehending illegal aliens. The introduction of the CLEAR Act follows increasing concerns over immigration control and border security in the United States. Suppo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-TX, has introduced the Border Workforce Improvement Act to assess and enhance staffing levels for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the southern border. The bill aims to address staffing shortages and operational challenges faced by these agencies, responding to growing concerns about border security and management. The introduction of this bill follows increasing pressure on U.S. immigration systems more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Praises Law Enforcement for Apprehending Tren de Aragua Gang Members in Hays County, Texas April 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. -- Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) released the statement below following yesterday's announcement (link is external) of local, state, and federal law enforcement arresting over 40 individuals with ties to Tren de Aragua in Hays County, located in Texas 21st C more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following floor remarks on April 2, 2025: * * * Mr. President, for the last 4 years, when Joe Biden was President, the American people knew that the southern border had been thrown wide open. So many of the television stories were done at the southern border. So what has happened now with the criminal cartels? The criminal cartels were watching closely. They knew that Joe Biden hadn't just thrown up the southern border, he had a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-NH, has introduced the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act. This legislation aims to amend the existing Northern Border Security Review Act by mandating updates to threat assessments and strategies concerning security at the northern border of the United States. The bill comes in response to a growing need for enhanced security measures and strategies at the northern border, particularly in light of increased apprehensions and  more ST