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A senior staff member for Rep. Veronica Escobar has been barred from all ICE facilities after repeatedly posing as an attorney to gain access to detainees and violating security protocols. ICE Director Todd M. Lyons detailed the incidents in a letter requesting clarification from Escobar's office.

DHS announces arrests of two Mexican fugitives wanted for homicide and child sex crimes

The Department of Homeland Security announced that two Mexican nationals wanted for serious crimes were arrested by Border Patrol agents and returned to Mexico. The suspects faced charges including homicide and child sex offenses.

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Grothman announces roundtable on mental health scheduled for March 26

Chairman Glenn Grothman has announced a congressional roundtable focused on mental health policy for March 26. The session will examine spending effectiveness and concerns about overdiagnosis and medication use among youth.

House subcommittees announce hearing on Arctic security and U.S. interests

House subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on March 26 to discuss security challenges in the Arctic region amid rising global competition from Russia and China. Chairmen Carlos Giménez and August Pfluger say enhanced domain awareness is needed to protect U.S. interests.

Subcommittee chairman requests GAO review of AI-enabled terrorism threats

Chairman August Pfluger has asked the Government Accountability Office for a review into how violent extremists use artificial intelligence for terrorism. The move follows recent legislation requiring annual assessments on such threats. Lawmakers continue to examine how technology is changing national security risks.

Chairman Arrington outlines fiscal balance plan in Dallas Morning News op-ed

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington has proposed reducing U.S. deficits to 3% of GDP by 2036 in an op-ed published March 26. His plan calls for spending discipline and policy reforms as part of efforts led by the committee.

House committee to hold hearing on foreign espionage in U.S. universities March 26

A congressional committee led by Rep. Tim Walberg will examine foreign espionage threats facing U.S. universities during a hearing on March 26. Witnesses from academia and government are scheduled to testify about national security concerns related to stolen innovation.
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