Sen. Rand Paul to Lead Senate Homeland Security Committee with Focus on COVID-19 and Border Policies
Sen. Rand Paul, as the new chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, plans to intensify investigations into COVID-19 origins and enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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With Republicans set to take control of the Senate, Sen. Rand Paul will lead the Homeland Security Committee, focusing on COVID-19 investigations and a controversial immigration policy. Paul aims to enhance oversight of federal spending and the government's role in the pandemic, promising a thorough examination of the administration's actions, particularly regarding the origins of COVID-19. He also intends to address increased penalties for human smuggling, showcasing a bipartisan effort led by Sen. Ossoff and Sen. Blackburn. These developments reflect a shift in congressional priorities as the new administration assumes power.
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