DARK SECRETS: 18 - The Real Truth

Rand Paul's Anger at Markwayne Mullin Is Justified

"He can't bring himself to say we shouldn't settle political questions with violence," said Paul.

Reason · Mar 19

The Dem who crossed party lines to help secure Trump’s replacement for Noem

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The Independent UK · Mar 19

Senate panel advances Markwayne Mullin bid to lead DHS

A Senate committee advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be Homeland Security secretary Thursday, setting up a potential confirmation vote on the floor as early as next week. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to report the nomination to the floor, the day after…

Roll Call · Mar 19

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

Chair Rand Paul voted "no, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted in favor.

Axios · Mar 19

Cesar Chavez Accused of Sexual Abuse

Plus: Mullin vs. Paul, the metaverse lives, the Pentagon wants $200 for the war in Iran, and more...

Reason · Mar 19

Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security is signaling a gentler stance on FEMA and promising to roll back some recent restrictions

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Trump news at a glance: president’s war on Iran is pulling billions from the US till

US spent $11.3bn on bombs in the first six days of the US and Israel’s joint attack on Iran – key US politics stories from 18 March 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US · Mar 19

Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown

"You will understand if that raises our antenna," one Senate Democrat said.

Axios · Mar 19

Republicans’ greatest weapon in the US Senate may just be a Democrat

ANALYSIS: Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, Markwayne Mullin, lost committee chair Rand Paul, but could likely be saved by the GOP’s favorite Democrat, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Mar 18

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 · Mar 18