.RepChipRoy is outlining his latest demands in the fight over appropriations and government spending, issuing an ultimatum to the Biden White House in exchange for his support on the must-pass legislation: the ouster of DHSgov SecMayorkas.
In a Dear Colleague letter sent out to lawmakers on Tuesday, Roy listed a number of demands the Texas Republican said must be met in order for him to support legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security or to vote for a continuing resolution ahead of the looming Sept. 30 deadline. Those demands include measures to tighten security at the southern border, which Roy argues is a “national crisis.
The letter also pushes the president to implement policies that give law enforcement officials the “tools necessary” to combat cartels attempting to cross the border, as well as a $10 billion reimbursement to the state of Texas for expenses used to secure the border. “Simply put, no member of Congress should agree to fund a federal agency at war with his state and people. We have a moral obligation to protect our states, our nation, and, importantly, the migrant children getting abused from the disaster transpiring at our southern border,” Roy wrote. “No border security, no funding.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The impeachment effort losing steam in the House GOP“The only time you use impeachment is if someone has done something that rises to impeachment,” Speaker Kevin McCarthy said, a sharp contrast from him having welcomed impeachment proceedings last year. The impeachment effort losing steam in the House GOP:
Read more »
Texas Republican links US homeland security funding to border demandsRepresentative Chip Roy, a prominent hardline conservative from Texas, is urging fellow Republicans in Congress to withhold funding from the Department of Homeland Security unless President Joe Biden takes controversial steps regarding U.S.-Mexico border policy. Roy's demands include the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and a $10 billion payment to compensate Texas for unilateral border actions by Governor Greg Abbott.
Read more »
Congress should use ‘power of the purse’ to force changes at DOJ, DHS: Rep. Chip RoyRep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, slammed the Biden amdminstration as running a 'tyrannical' executive branch that has 'weaponized' the Justice Department.
Read more »
House GOP cools on Mayorkas impeachment feverDespite months of work, Republicans still don't have enough votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Read more »
Jordan warns Mayorkas over ‘contempt’ for CongressHouse Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan criticizes Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for stonewalling basic questions, showing 'contempt' for Congress.
Read more »
Rangers believe ‘chip on everyone’s shoulder’ will motivate drive to Stanley CupThe Rangers have had 95 days to dwell on their seven-game first-round loss to the Devils, which represented one of the most exasperating playoff defeats in recent memory for the organization.
Read more »