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Melania behind the scenes: First lady reportedly convinced Trump to ease deportation policies

First lady reportedly part of team stressing need for reassessment of illegal immigration crackdown after disastrous Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, which saw two U.S. citizens killed

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president claims ignorance of Israel’s plan to strike Iranian gasfield, exposing rift

Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had known nothing about the targeting of Iran’s gas reserves in advance – key US politics stories from 19 March 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'

Stephen Colbert criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin during his monologue on "The Late Show," focusing on the Oklahoma Republican's temperament following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

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Rand Paul Slams DHS Secretary Candidate Mullin, Says he Will Vote Against Confirmation: 'No Business Leading Federal Law Enforcement'

Senator Rand Paul slammed fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin, saying he will vote against confirming him as Department of Homeland Security secretary because he did not condemn an attack against him years ago.

Latin Times

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

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

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The Independent UK

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…

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John Fetterman Provides Key Vote To Advance Nomination Of Markwayne Mullin As DHS Secretary

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman was the lone Democrat to support the nomination of Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.

Latin Times

Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: ‘Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it’

Late-night hosts discussed the confirmation hearing for Trump’s new homeland security pick, the about-face by Republicans on Iran and the war’s sticker-shock for ordinary Americans

The Guardian - US

‘Trump’s favorite Democrat’ Fetterman bails out pick to replace Noem at DHS in Senate cliffhanger

Oklahoma senator survives committee vote despite saying he ‘understood’ why the committee chairman was subject to savage beating

The Independent UK

Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead homeland security

Republican senator’s nomination will now be considered by full Senate, where the GOP appears poised to confirm him

The Guardian - US

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

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

Axios

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

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

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The Guardian - US

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

Axios

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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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."

Reason

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.

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

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).

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