Eric Burlison
Coverage of Eric Burlison in the Nexus archive.
- House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
The House passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government operational through Dec. 4, avoiding a potential shutdown ahead of midterm elections. The party-line vote of 220-205 was driven by GOP leaders aiming to prevent voter dissatisfaction and prioritize a separate $95 billion defense and elections bill. Democrats criticized the measure as one-sided and lacking bipartisan negotiation.
- Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections, aiming to fund agencies through Dec. 4. Democrats oppose the stopgap measure, which maintains current spending levels, arguing it lacks bipartisan negotiations and necessary provisions.
- Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
House Republicans are passing a government funding bill months early to avoid a potential shutdown during the midterm elections. The bill would fund the government through Dec. 4, with GOP leaders accusing Democrats of causing chaos if they oppose it. Democrats criticized the rushed process and lack of bipartisan negotiation.
- Vance fails to quell fiscal hawk concerns about GOP reconciliation plans
Vice President JD Vance failed to address concerns from fiscal conservatives about a GOP reconciliation bill that includes a $95 billion package without full funding. House Republicans criticized the lack of spending cuts and expressed skepticism over the rushed process, with some lawmakers arguing the plan prioritizes partisan goals over fiscal responsibility.
- Jim Jordan explores immigration deal with hard-liners amid floor impasse
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is negotiating with Rep. Chip Roy and hard-line conservatives to draft an immigration bill aimed at resolving a House floor impasse. Talks involve combining a sanctuary cities bill with elements of Roy's broader proposal, but uncertainty remains about whether the solution will satisfy Roy and other GOP holdouts. A procedural vote to reopen the floor is set for Tuesday.
- Experts claim there’s a secret tape of ‘Invasion of Washington’ UFO meeting — and public will soon hear it
Experts and politicians claim a secret 1952 tape of an Air Force officials and scientists discussing unidentified flying objects during an 'Invasion of Washington' UFO briefing is set to be released soon. Rep. Eric Burlison stated the public could hear the tape shortly.
- Capitol Agenda: The new faces of the Freedom Caucus
The House Freedom Caucus faces leadership changes as prominent members leave, with current chair Andy Harris term-limited. Potential new leaders include Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins, and Andy Ogles.
- What to know about the missing scientists alarming Congress
At least 10 scientists and researchers linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs have disappeared or died under mysterious circumstances, prompting a House Oversight Committee investigation. Cases span California, New Mexico, and Massachusetts, with notable figures including retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists.
- Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe
The US is investigating a possible conspiracy after at least 10 scientists linked to nuclear secrets and rocket technology went missing or died under suspicious circumstances. Republican House members James Comer and Eric Burlison demanded investigations from federal agencies, citing tabloid reports that suggest a 'grave threat to national security.'
- Missing scientists probe was sparked after 'UFO General' disappeared, Republican lawmaker reveals
A congressional probe into missing scientists was triggered by the disappearance of retired Air Force Gen. William Neil McCasland, a former official overseeing classified military research, who vanished in February 2024. Rep. Eric Burlison revealed the investigation, citing McCasland's ties to UFO research and the mysterious disappearances of 11 scientists in nuclear/rocket tech since 2022.
- Missing scientists probe was sparked after 'UFO General' disappeared, Republican lawmaker reveals
A congressional probe into missing scientists was triggered by the disappearance of retired Air Force Gen. William Neil McCasland, dubbed the 'UFO general,' who vanished in February 2023. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer launched the investigation after 11 scientists in nuclear/rocket technology have died or disappeared since 2022, some linked to UFO research.
- House Republican ‘would not be surprised’ if foreign adversaries to blame for dead, missing US scientists
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) suggested foreign adversaries might be responsible for the deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen U.S. scientists in recent years, naming China, Russia, and Iran as potential culprits.
- Lawmakers demand answers as scientists tied to US secrets die or vanish
House Republicans are demanding answers from federal agencies about the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 individuals linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs. Lawmakers suspect a potential national security threat, citing reports of mysterious incidents involving scientists and officials, though authorities have not confirmed any connections between the cases.
- Lawmakers demand answers as scientists tied to US secrets die or vanish
House Republicans are demanding investigations into the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 individuals linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs, citing possible national security risks. Lawmakers have requested briefings from federal agencies, highlighting cases like retired Air Force General William McCasland and NASA scientist Monica Reza, though authorities deny active investigations.
- Rep Burlison demands FBI probe after top US scientists vanish or turn up dead
Rep. Eric Burlison is demanding an FBI investigation into the disappearances and deaths of at least 10 U.S. scientists with access to top-level secrets over two years. Cases include retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William McCasland and Matthew Sullivan, with Burlison calling the pattern 'too coincidental' to ignore. President Trump acknowledged the issue but did not confirm connections.
- Illegal immigrant accused of Easter kidnapping, sex assault in college town; DHS rips second attack in weeks
An illegal immigrant, Cristian Lopez-Gomez, is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in Missouri's Kirksville during Easter. This marks the second violent crime in weeks involving an undocumented suspect, prompting DHS to urge Missouri officials not to release him. A separate case involves Yefry Archaga-Elvir, accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy in Missouri, fueling political backlash over immigration-related crimes.
- Outrage builds over illegal immigrant ‘invasion’ after suspect allegedly executes teen who begged for life
A 15-year-old Missouri boy, Miles Young, was murdered by an illegal immigrant suspect, Yefry Archaga-Elvir, sparking outrage among Republican leaders who link the crime to border security failures. The incident has intensified calls for stricter immigration enforcement and deportation policies.