Democrats Convert Mullin Confirmation Hearing into Discussion on DHS Shutdown, 2020 Election, ICE
Democrats decided not to highlight Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-OK) congressional record during a confirmation hearing for the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Instead, they focused on disputes with Republicans regarding the department’s ongoing shutdown, the 2020 election, and the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Wednesday, as Sen. Rand […]
Joni Ernst explains how Democrats keep delaying DHS efforts, making things very messy.
Sen. Joni Ernst Critiques Democrats Over DHS Funding Delays On Wednesday, Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, accused Democrats of stalling funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is impacting both front-line workers and travelers. The DHS has been non-operational since February 14, following a failure among lawmakers to reach an agreement […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno criticizes Democratic peers as repulsive regarding DHS shutdown
Sen. Bernie Moreno Critiques Democratic Colleagues Over Shutdown Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) expressed strong disapproval towards his Democratic counterparts during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. He labeled their attempts to blame Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown as “disgusting” and “shameful.” In his remarks, Moreno redirected attention to the nearly 260,000 employees at the Department […]
Rand Paul claims Senator Mullin has ‘anger issues’ during heated DHS secretary confirmation hearing.
Confirmation Hearing for DHS Secretary Nominee During a confirmation hearing on March 18, 2026, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin faced scrutiny over past comments made by Senator Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Paul accused Mullin of having an “anger problem” as part of his assessment of Mullin’s capability to […]
DHS shutdown has resulted in at least $2.5 billion in losses so far, according to economists
Economic Impact of DHS Shutdown WASHINGTON — According to White House economists, the ongoing month-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has caused an estimated $2.5 billion loss to the economy. This figure is in addition to over $90 billion in losses resulting from last year’s unprecedented shutdowns. The current estimate from the White […]
Trump’s nominee for DHS explains when ICE agents require warrants for enforcement as talks to avoid a shutdown are delayed.
Trump’s DHS Nominee Advocates for Judicial Warrants for Immigration Agents During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma, stated that federal immigration agents will need a judicial warrant to enter private properties. Mullin expressed his support for this requirement, acknowledging […]
White House proposes compromises to resolve DHS shutdown, yet Democrats prioritize undocumented immigrants over unpaid American TSA workers.
The Trump administration has made various offers to encourage lawmakers to reinstate funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, Democrats are still hesitant to agree to compensating Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. Since the DHS shutdown on February 14th, talks between the White House and Democratic officials have stalled. Tom Homan, the border […]
Trump emphasizes Border Patrol union’s support for Markwayne Mullin in the DHS role
Trump Nominates Sen. Mullin for Homeland Security In recent news, President Donald Trump has put forth Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as his choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This nomination comes with notable backing from the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC). On Truth Social, Trump shared a letter from NBPC National Chairman […]
Travelers are alerted that conditions may worsen due to the DHS shutdown, delays, and absences.
With U.S. airports grappling with the ramifications of the DHS shutdown and TSA officers working without pay, some European nations are starting to caution potential visitors to the U.S. The UK, for instance, has revised its travel advisories for those thinking about going to the United States, warning of potential “travel disruption.” The advisory states, […]
Minnesota audit shows DHS inaccurately stated it had no control over kickbacks
A new audit in Minnesota, prompted by Governor Tim Walz, has unveiled significant issues within the state’s Department of Human Services (DHS). For years, DHS has inaccurately asserted that it lacked the authority to properly investigate allegations of Medicaid kickbacks. The audit from the Auditor’s Office, titled “Department of Human Services Investigation into Alleged Kickbacks […]