Click image above for full remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced Elbridge Colby, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the lead policy official at the Department of Defense. Below are his remarks: “I’ve known Elbridge Colby, or Bridge, for a very long time. I got to know him in the first Trump term. He became an advisor to me when I served on the House Armed Services Committee. And even more importantly, he became deeply involved in the Republican Study Committee that I chaired. The largest caucus on Capitol Hill, in the House. Helping us

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act. The bill would allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and would pull taxpayer-funded grants to sanctuary cities. Senator Jim Banks: “For four years, Joe Biden knowingly allowed an invasion on our southern border, giving criminal aliens free range to wreak havoc across the U.S. Cities that protect these criminals are putting lawbreaking foreigners ahead of the American people. Senator Cruz’s bill addresses the insanity of ‘sanctuary cities’ head on by making sure they’re not rewarded for undermining American security.” Senator

COLUMBIA CITY, IND. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement on today’s meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky: “Today was a powerful moment that reminds us what a strong American President looks like. I’m proud of President Trump for not backing down from those who take advantage of America. His offer stands to Zelensky to come back when he’s serious about peace. In the meantime, don’t disrespect America.”