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One Republican can be a major thorn in Trump’s side and put the kibosh on his nominees to fill top jobs

ANALYSIS: Sen. Thom Tillis and Trump have clashed repeatedly. But, Eric Garcia writes, the North Carolina Republican has the ability to block some of Trump’s most important nominees

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Analysts Predict DHS Morale Crisis Will Test Markwayne Mullin's Tenure: 'He Needs to Stop the Bleeding'

Current and former DHS employees told Bloomberg that morale deteriorated significantly under former Secretary Kristi Noem and citing heightened employee monitoring, among other reasons

Latin Times · Apr 6

New budget, same problems

President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 spending request sets the stage for another partisan clash over guns versus butter, while calling for at least one more reconciliation bill that would test Republican unity. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman assess the prospects for Trump’s budget, the…

Roll Call · Apr 6

How much does the Homeland Security shutdown matter to the public?

Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman wonder what members of Congress are doing on their two-week recess, coming as it does while the Homeland Security Department isn’t being funded by Congress, as well as what they did, and observed, on recent trips back home to Arizona and Ohio, respectively. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Apr 2

Senate set to approve funding deal to end government shutdown of homeland security

Republican leaders unveiled a plan to end the government shutdown on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Apr 2

DHS scraps Noem’s controversial $100K approval policy

The decision marks the first major action by the new Homeland Security leader

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Homeland Security Shutdown to End: GOP Leaders Say Deal Restores Border and Airport Safety

The historic Department of Homeland Security shutdown is nearing an end as Republican congressional leaders propose a dual legislative deal restoring airport safety and border funding.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

DHS Reportedly Halts Purchase of New Detention Centers for Immigrants Under Mullin Leadership

The move comes as newly installed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reviews contracts and proposals advanced under his predecessor, Kristi Noem.

International Business Times · Apr 1

Kristi Noem's Husband Finally Breaks Silence With Abrupt Message After Cross-Dressing Photo Scandal

Bryon Noem, husband of Kristi Noem, responds to scandal involving alleged cross-dressing images, raising questions about political vulnerability and family image.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

Kristi Noem’s neighbors refuse to believe bombshell cross-dressing pictures of husband are real: ‘Must be AI’

Residents of Castlewood said Bryon Noem was a supportive spouse who shied away from being in the limelight

The Independent UK · Apr 1