Michael McCaul

US lawmakers criticized the International Olympic Committee for provisionally allowing the Russian Olympic Committee to return to competition amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The IOC cited 'equal access' for athletes but maintained condemnation of Russia's war, while lawmakers argued the decision rewards Vladimir Putin and sends a harmful message.

U.S. House members welcomed Taiwan's Legislative Yuan president Han Kuo-yu to Washington, affirming bipartisan support for Taiwan amid a Trump administration review of a $14 billion arms sales package. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and commerce, while criticizing delays in the arms sale approval.

Rep. Michael McCaul stated the U.S. should increase pressure on Russia and compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war with Ukraine.

Rep. Gregory Meeks questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about warnings to President Trump before the Iran war and Trump's stock investments potentially linked to companies involved in U.S. military infrastructure. Rep. Michael McCaul allowed Rubio to address these questions during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing.

Rep. Michael McCaul urged the Secret Service to reconsider allowing President Trump and Vice President Vance to attend joint events following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner. McCaul, who attended the event, highlighted concerns about the line of succession in light of the security incident.