With the FIFA World Cup less than 80 days away and America250 celebrations around the corner, this is especially alarming.
By Cong. Michael McCaul
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a time when our nation is facing heightened terror threats, Democrats' continued shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is national security malpractice.
We've already seen four ISIS-inspired attacks on our homeland in recent weeks, including one in Austin, where three innocent people were killed at the hands of a terrorist. And this week, the Iranian regime said it plans to attack parks, recreational areas, and tourist sites around the world.
With the FIFA World Cup less than 80 days away, and "America250" celebrations around the corner, this is especially alarming. As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events, I highlighted the dangerous consequences of Democrats' DHS shutdown at this week's hearing.
- Click Here to watch my full exchange with key witnesses from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – which I created when I chaired the committee – as well as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Congressman Michael McCaul represents Texas' 10th Congressional District, which stretches from Lake Travis outside of Austin to the Brazos Valley and includes: Austin, Bastrop, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Madison, Travis, Washington, Waller and Williamson Counties. He currently serves as on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and previously – prior to being term-limited as chairman under the House of Representatives Rules – served as the Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee during the 113th, 115th and 116th Congresses.
