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Despite Republicans controlling three branches of government, Trump blames Dems for shutdown

Shutdown comes amid heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations, with Democrats calling for changes to use of ID-obscuring masks, and how arrest warrants are obtained

The Independent UK

Markwayne Mullin Forced to Address Labeling Alex Pretti a 'Deranged Individual'

During his confirmation hearing as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin expressed regret over calling Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse shot dead by ICE agents, a "deranged individual."

International Business Times

Markwayne Mullin's History of Condoning Murder and Resisting Transparency Makes Him Ill-Suited To Run DHS

The Oklahoma senator, nominated to replace Kristi Noem, is blasé about the use of deadly force.

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Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, stokes fears of more Fema cuts

Senator backs restructuring disaster agency but dodges questions on staffing, leaving officials uneasy over readiness and leadership

The Guardian - US

White House offers limitations on ICE raids in ‘sensitive areas’ and more body cams as it works to get Homeland Security funded

Republicans still have not budged on Democrats’ biggest demands that are needed to fund DHS

The Independent UK

Rand Paul Confronts Fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin at DHS Hearing: 'Tell Me to My Face Why I Deserved to Be Assaulted'

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul confronted fellow Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a confirmation hearing as the latter seeks to become the next DHS secretary.

Latin Times

Doubts Emerge Over Markwayne Mullin's Claims of 'Special Assignments' Overseas Ahead of DHS Hearing

Questions are emerging about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's claims of overseas "special assignments" as the Oklahoma Republican seeks Senate confirmation to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Markwayne Mullin ‘regrets’ calling Alex Pretti a ‘deranged individual’

Markwayne Mullin said he regret belittling the death of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti during a confirmation hearing to become the new head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Independent UK

"Tell me to my face": Paul a "no" on Mullin after heated hearing

The hearing is off to a rocky start.

Axios

Rand Paul rips into Trump’s DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin over personal attacks in tense confirmation hearing: ‘Tell me to my face’

Former MMA fighter said he ‘understands’ why his fellow GOP senator’s neighbor attacked him and left him with several broken ribs

The Independent UK

Senator Mullin admits he made a mistake with Alex Pretti remark

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The Independent UK

Are Kristi Noem, Bryon Noem Still Married? A Complete Timeline of Their Marriage Amid Scandal

South Dakota's former governor Kristi Noem faces political challenges amid rumors of an affair with Trump's aide, leading to her dismissal as Homeland Security Secretary.

International Business Times UK

Who Controls DHS? Senator Alleges Stephen Miller Is Driving Trump's 'Draconian' Immigration Policy

Senator Andy Kim warns that Stephen Miller, architect of Trump's toughest immigration policies, may be the real force driving DHS decisions.

International Business Times UK

Confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS gets ‘spicy’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his colleagues Wednesday in an often-heated confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fielding questions about enforcing the administration’s immigration deportations, the ongoing shutdown and concerns about his previous travel. The Oklahoma Republican was tapped by President Donald Trump earlier this month to replace…

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GOP Senator Calls Trump's Pick to Succeed Kristi Noem 'Liar' in Tense Hearing

The personal animosity between Republican senators Markwayne Mullin and Rand Paul threatens to derail Mullin's appointment to DHS

The Independent UK

Trump’s DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin shredded by Republican senator in confirmation hearing: Recap

Oklahoma senator and former MMA fighter is Trump’s nominee to replace Kristi Noem to lead president’s anti-immigration agenda

The Guardian - US

Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, never served in military but talks as if he did

Oklahoma senator has repeatedly made cryptic claims about ‘overseas’ work and war experience, while refusing to explain them

The Guardian - US

Senate Republicans vote down Democrats’ war powers resolution to check Trump on Iran – as it happened

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Markwayne Mullin strikes softer tone but defends Trump policies in Senate hearing

Trump pick to replace Kristi Noem signaled he’d avoid her mistakes but defends president’s immigration campaign

Axios

Sen. Markwayne Mullin's secret war zone past

It's a mystery likely to come up Wednesday at his Senate confirmation hearing.

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A chilling report tracking stock portfolios indicates a deeper connection between Trump and his DHS pick

Mullin's millions!

The Times of India

5 things Green Card holders should do as DHS gets a new secretary, advises immigration attorney

Immigration attorney Sekou Clarke said under DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, 170 US citizens were detained by ICE and around eight to ten US citizens were actually removed. Clarke said that while her stint felt like chaos, Markwayne Mullin's time in the DHS will begin with an overhaul of the enforcement…

The Independent UK

Trump pick to replace Kristi Noem bought Chevron stock days before Trump’s Venezuela attack: report

The former MMA fighter reported buying shares in the only major U.S. gas company producing in Venezuela five days before Trump removed its leader, Nicolás Maduro

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This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill

This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.

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The new Homeland Security Secretary has ties to a convicted felon – yet another Donald Trump disaster given the reins of America

The felon in question alleges that Mullin knew everything about his history.

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