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Pfluger, Colleagues Sound the Alarm on Urgent Need for U.S. Drone Defenses

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WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined 24 of his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem inquiring about the status of defense measures for U.S. military installations, government buildings, and critical…

Rep. Pfluger Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. successfully completed an attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran.  “Today, American airmen executed an operation at the direction of President Trump to eliminate Iranian nuclear facilities. I commend President Trump, the national…

CTI Chairman Pfluger Responds to Homeland Democrats' Calls to Visit Deported Salvadoran MS-13 Gang Member, Domestic Abuser

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement regarding the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national with ties to the transnational gang and foreign terrorist organization MS-13, who was unlawfully present in…

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Bills to Impose Maximum Pressure on Iran

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation as part of the RSC's "Enforcing Maximum Pressure" initiative to hold the Iranian regime accountable. During the RSC press conference announcing this legislation, Rep. Pfluger said, "President Trump has not just earned our gratitude, he…

Op-Ed: Ending Biden’s disgraceful erosion of American deterrence

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The Washington Examiner | Op-Ed Rep. August Pfluger and Rep. Zach Nunn | March 4, 2025 Since the beginning of our nation’s history, the core obligation of the federal government has been the common defense of the United States. Central to that mission is the readiness, lethality, strength, and warfighting acumen that make up the foundation of American deterrence.…

ICYMI: Chairman Pfluger Announces Legislation, Hearing to Tackle Terror Threats Caused by Online Radicalization

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, introduced legislation and announced a hearing for this Tuesday to examine how foreign terrorist organizations use the internet and emerging technology to recruit, radicalize, and inspire attacks in the homeland. Chairman Pfluger…

Pfluger Advocates for Strong, Robust American Cybersecurity Workforce

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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, questioned key witnesses during yesterday's full committee hearing entitled, “Preparing the Pipeline: Examining the State of America's Cyber Workforce.” The witnesses included Robert Rashotte, VP of Training Institute and Global Engagement,…