This crisis is entirely resultant from deliberate policy decisions made by liberals when they are in power – and this is the most brazen we’ve ever seen them.
TWEET: What have Democrats offered to “solve” the border crisis? Processing more illegal immigrants or granting mass amnesty. It would do nothing but WORSEN the crisis we face - and that's their ultimate goal.
The Week in Weaponized Government
Our Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government uncovered yet another alarming instance of government surveillance and overreach, and we are already fully investigating the matter to bring accountability.
Federal officials instructed banks to flag private transactions that included terms like “MAGA” and “TRUMP,” as well as purchases of bibles and transactions at sporting goods stores. The deep state then categorized those customers as potential terrorists. That’s right – if you bought a bible, you’re a suspected terrorist, according to the D.C. Deep State.
READ: Federal Government Flagged Transactions Using Terms like "MAGA" and "TRUMP" for Financial Institutions
This federal task force laundered its surveillance efforts through private banks to target Americans for exercising their protected First and Second Amendment freedoms. It’s beyond outrageous and shows no regard for fundamental civil liberties. We’re demanding that this task force’s head appear before the committee – we intend to get answers and ensure this can never happen again.
I also signed onto a critical amicus brief urging the US Supreme Court to overturn the dangerous and absurd decision from the Colorado Supreme Court that would remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in that state. The Colorado decision threatens the very foundation of our democratic system and makes a mockery of both the Constitution and the rule of law.
READ: Rep. Dan Bishop Joins Bicameral Amicus Brief In Support of Former President Trump's Appeal of Colorado Ballot Decision
Protecting American Sovereignty
We’ve all seen the news stories about the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) infiltrating America, even going so far as setting up secret police stations inside our border. It’s clear that the CCP exerts undue influence on American sports and entertainment. It’s deeply concerning and must end. We convened a hearing in the Homeland Security committee this past week to address the issue.
