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Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff
Even with a new DHS chief, Senate Democrats aren't backing down from their demands for stringent reforms to ICE. And …
Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill
Congress faces a steep political battle over a $200 billion Iran war spending request, with Trump sending mixed signals on …
300-plus Angel Families jump into Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination fight in unequivocal terms
Over 300 Angel Families represented by The American Border Story are urging Congress to support Markwayne Mullin for DHS, arguing …
Senate advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS, paving way for confirmation
If approved on Monday, as expected, Mullin would replace Kristi Noem, whom Trump fired in early MarchDonald Trump’s nomination of …
Mullin's confirmation survives key test vote as DHS remains shut down
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is on track for Senate confirmation as DHS secretary after Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., cast the …
Trump mocks 'discombobulated' Schumer over Democrats' near gaffe on funding ICE
President Donald Trump mocked Chuck Schumer after the Senate minority leader accidentally said "We must fund ICE" on the Senate …
Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow
Senate Democrats' bid to pass a standalone TSA funding bill failed after Senate Republicans blocked the vote, as agents continue …
Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff as Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., accused Senate Democrats of being afraid of ICE than Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its …
Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban
Senate Republicans' floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day as the strategy aims to shift blame …
‘A Rigged and Dangerous Product’: The Wildest Week for Prediction Markets Yet
As the prediction market boom continues, backlash is growing, too, with Arizona filing criminal charges against Kalshi and public outcry …
Democrats outraged as Fetterman votes to advance Markwayne Mullin nomination
Calls for Pennsylvania senator – Trump’s ‘favorite Democrat’ – to resign after casting decisive committee voteDemocrats reacted with outrage to …
DHS shutdown tied for second-longest ever as Dems again block funding amid airport chaos, terrorism concerns
A closed-door meeting with border czar Tom Homan signals possible movement in the 35-day DHS shutdown, even as Senate Democrats …
Reporter's Notebook: GOP pushes election security bill despite slim odds, as Trump pressure looms
Senate Republicans debate the SAVE America Act despite lacking votes, as Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from GOP members who …
White House unveils its first national AI framework, pushes Congress to act 'this year'
EXCLUSIVE: The White House unveiled its first national AI policy framework, pushing Congress to establish one national standard to protect …
Thune accuses critics of 'creating false expectations' amid backlash over stalled SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act debate entered its third day as the Senate GOP pressures Democrats, while the top GOP senator …
Sen Mullin gets emotional recounting Trump's kindness to his son
Sen. Markwayne Mullin fought back tears during his confirmation hearing as he revealed how President Donald Trump supported his family …
Republicans signal no retreat on SAVE Act as marathon Senate debate kicks off
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said he believed lawmakers would continue debating the SAVE America Act until it "damn well passes," …
Mullin faces Democrat grilling in first hurdle to lead DHS amid shutdown fight
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., faces confirmation hearing for Homeland Security chief as Democrats seek stringent immigration enforcement reforms.
Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth …