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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

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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

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.

Reason

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.

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"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

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…

Roll Call

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

International Business Times

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 Independent UK

Rand Paul Challenges Trump, Endorses Rep. Critical Of Him In Kentucky: 'Reelect Him'

Republican Sen. for Kentucky Rand Paul challenged President Donald Trump by endorsing Rep. Thomas Massie, a lawmaker from the same state who has also been highly critical of Trump on different matters.

Latin Times

The Iran War is causing Americans pain at the pump — but gas price hikes are spelling doom for these guys

ANALYSIS: Republicans are heading towards an election season led by a president who just launched an unpopular war in the Middle East that is raising gas prices, writes John Bowden. Sound familiar?

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International Business Times

Rand Paul Warns Republicans Will Face a 'Disastrous Election' If War In Iran Continues

Republican Senator Rand Paul warned that Republicans will face a "disastrous election" in the midterms if the war in Iran continues.

Reason

Congress' Housing Bill Goes From Small Supply Booster to Housing Killer

The Senate's proposed inclusion of an effective ban on build-to-rent housing in a bipartisan housing bill could significantly shrink new home production.

International Business Times UK

Trump Sparks Major Outrage on Social Media After Wearing a Baseball Cap During Transfer of US Soldiers Killed in the Iran War

A white baseball cap worn by Trump during a dignified transfer ceremony for six soldiers killed in Iran has sparked widespread criticism.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

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Axios

Senate GOP cheers Trump's decision to dump Noem

Mullin is "pretty well vetted around here," Majority Leader John Thune said of Noem's replacement.

Reason

We Lost the Lyme Vaccine. Under Rand Paul's New Vaccine Liability Bill, We'll Lose More.

The End the Vaccine Carveout Act would expose vaccine makers to lawsuits that once drove companies out of the industry.

Latin Times

Rand Paul Is The Lone Republican Senator To Support War Powers Resolution Limiting Trump's Ability To Wage War In Iran

Rand Paul was the lone Republican senator to support the War Powers Resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's ability to continue waging war in Iran.

International Business Times

John Fetterman Is The Lone Democrat To Vote Against War Powers Resolution Restricting Trump's Ability To Wage War In Iran

John Fetterman was the lone Democratic senator to vote against the War Powers Resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue waging war in Iran.

Roll Call

Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill

Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years.

The Independent UK

Attacking Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away,’ Republican lawmaker warns Trump

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accuses President Donald Trump of attempting to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by launching new offensive overseas

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War Powers showdown looms as Democrats — and some Republicans — challenge Trump on Iran

Democrats have vowed to force a vote next week on the president’s war powers.

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