Rand Paul to Lead Senate Homeland Security Committee with Focus on COVID-19 and Immigration

As chairman, Paul plans to investigate COVID-19 origins and revive the 'Remain in Mexico' policy under the new Republican administration.

Senator Rand Paul will chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee as Republicans take control in January.
Paul aims to investigate the origins of COVID-19, emphasizing potential federal involvement in gain-of-function research.
The committee will prioritize reinstating the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, requiring asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings.
Paul's leadership will focus on government oversight, fiscal restraint, and reducing excessive federal powers.
Paul seeks to enhance transparency and free speech, opposing government and social media suppression of information.