MCCAUL TO TRUMP: TONE DOWN RHETORIC AS ICE–NATIONAL GUARD BORDER ORDERS SPARK BACKLASH

On ABC’s This Week, Rep. Michael McCaul urged President Trump to dial back threats at Democratic lawmakers after they posted a video advising service members not to follow illegal orders. McCaul argued the directives tied to stopping drug flows and border operations are lawful and said debate over ICE and potential National Guard roles should not escalate into threats as lawmakers report heightened security.