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Dallas police Flock camera use sparks privacy debate
As Dallas police praise the use of Flock license plate cameras in solving crimes, rising privacy concerns have prompted Congressman Keith Self to propose the so-called “Privacy Act." Read More
Rep. Keith Self to Newsmax: Define 'Jurisdiction' Now
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday that Congress should respond to the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling by defining jurisdiction in the 14th Amendment rather than immediately pursuing a constitutional amendment. Read More
Rep. Keith Self Introduces Measure to Repeal 17th Amendment
Rep. Keith Self introduced a resolution to repeal the 17th Amendment, proposing that state legislatures again choose U.S. senators instead of voters. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: SAVE America Act Is 'Most Important Bill' in Decades
Rep. Keith Self said President Donald Trump's support has boosted momentum for the SAVE America Act while urging public pressure on the Senate to pass the legislation. Read More
Keith Self to Newsmax: Iran Will Do 'Whatever Is Necessary' to Preserve Nuclear Ambitions
Rep. Keith Self said President Donald Trump may face prolonged negotiations with Iran while also defending continued FISA surveillance authorities. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Trump Focused on Winning Texas
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Wednesday that President Donald Trump was focused on the November election when he issued his endorsement in the Texas U.S. Senate GOP primary race. Read More
House Blocks Soda Ban in SNAP, 55 Republicans Join Democrats
In a 238-186 vote, the House rejected an amendment from Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, that would have barred soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages from being eligible under SNAP. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: FISA Abuses Prove 'Surveillance State' Growing
Arguing reforms are needed to protect Americans' constitutional rights, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, warned Tuesday on Newsmax that abuses tied to federal surveillance authorities show the United States is drifting toward a surveillance state. Read More
Rep. Keith Self to Newsmax: House War Powers Resolution Against Trump 'Meaningless'
Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Friday that a House resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s war powers would be “meaningless,” calling on “Wake Up America” the effort politically motivated and constitutionally questionable. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Iran Troop Deployment Gives Trump Strategic Options
While making clear he does not believe the administration is preparing for a full-scale invasion, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax Tuesday that the deployment of U.S. ground troops to the Middle East gives President Donald Trump added military options against Iran. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: ICE at Airports 'Good Response' During Shutdown
Rep. Keith Self defended President Donald Trump’s airport ICE deployment, citing TSA shortages and security concerns during the prolonged government shutdown. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Islamic Takeover Concerns Not 'Hyperbole'
Americans should be concerned about the spread of radical Islam in the United States, saying fears of an Islamic takeover are not hyperbole, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, warned Tuesday on Newsmax. Read More
Rep. Keith Self to Newsmax: Dems' War Powers Limits Would 'Tie Trump's Hands'
Appearing on Newsmax's Wake Up America, Self said attempts to place time limits on U.S. military operations against Iran would send the wrong signal to both American troops and hostile regimes. Read More
Rep. Self to Newsmax: Our Troops Deserve 'Full-Throated Support'
As the Senate prepared to vote on whether to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran, Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, told Newsmax following his primary win that lawmakers should focus on full-throated support for our young men and women who are in harm's way. Read More