Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, just got past the first big hurdle in his journey to head the Department of Homeland Security. The Senate committee that reviews these appointments threw out a narrow 8‑to‑7 vote in his favor. All Republicans on the panel voted yes except for Rand Paul, who
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand
The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for almost a month because lawmakers couldn’t agree on a budget or new rules for immigration officers. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, will speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday about how this pause hurts everyday people. For exa
In Minneapolis, a tragic event unfolded when an ICE officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U. S. citizen. This incident was the ninth of its kind since September. The aftermath saw a flurry of claims and counterclaims, with some arguing that Good was to blame and even labeling her
A Hampton Inn in Minneapolis made headlines for the wrong reasons. This hotel, part of the Hilton family, was caught on camera turning away Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The agents were in town to investigate fraud, but the hotel had other plans. They sent an email saying they wouldn
In Texas, a migrant shelter run by the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is in hot water. The shelter, part of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), is accused of mishandling federal grants. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims the shelter used funds incorrectly. Specificall
House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S
Last week, a dramatic incident occurred in a Los Angeles federal building. Senator Alex Padilla was forcefully removed from a news conference. The event was about the Trump administration's reaction to immigration protests. Padilla had been waiting for a meeting with another official.
The nation's capital, Washington DC, witnessed an unusual crime recently. A bag, belonging to a high-ranking official, was grabbed from a restaurant. The bag was not just any bag. It held a passport, a Department of Homeland Security access card, and a significant amount of cash. The owner of the ba
