Jim Banks

Republican Study Committee to fight Biden’s Afghan resettlement program

The Republican Study Committee unveiled a plan to fight Joe Biden’s program to quickly resettle tens of thousands of Afghan refugees into the U.S. In a memo on Wednesday, the RSC said Biden’s plan was dangerous and extended as well as an open border approach to immigration policies.

Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is pictured. (Tom Williams via AP Images)

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Rep. Banks: Biden admin. is trying to pat themselves on the back

As America finishes pulling all troops out of Afghanistan, One America’s John Hines caught up with congressman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) to hear more about the House GOP’s focus when it comes to Afghanistan.

Ranking member Jim Banks of Ind., speaks during a House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, hearing about Military Criminal Investigative Organization Reform Recommendations from the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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GOP lawmakers hope to offer amendments to alter defense bill

The House Armed Services Committee will consider hundreds of amendments, including several controversial provisions focusing on the crisis in Afghanistan and critical race theory. One America’s John Hines has more.