Joe Kent Defects, Robots, and Mad Men Sequel Ideas Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss political fallout from the Iran war, Tulsi Gabbard's pivot, and Rand Paul calling out Markwayne Mullin. Reason · Mar 20
New Homeland Security Secretary just barely scraped by first round of nomination hearings – a Democrat betrayal made it possible Round one was far from a KO, but he’s on to round 2. We Got This Covered · Mar 20
Wrap-up: Senate not done yet Senators are sticking around Washington this weekend after a busy week on the Hill highlighted partisan divides, intraparty friction and growing tension between the two chambers. One thing is clear — everyone is ready for spring break. The Senate has largely been wrapped up in an extended debate on the… Roll Call · Mar 20
Senate Republicans crushed a last-ditch effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war, handed the president a total blank check for destruction Trump can continue to do as he pleases. We Got This Covered · Mar 20
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 · Mar 20
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. Latin Times · Mar 19
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 · Mar 19
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 IN FULL 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
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 · Mar 19
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 · Mar 19
‘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 · Mar 19
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 · Mar 19
Axios · Mar 19 Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS Chair Rand Paul voted "no, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted in favor.
Reason · 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...
The Independent UK · Mar 18 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
International Business Times · Mar 18 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 · Mar 18 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.
Latin Times · Mar 18 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.
Axios · Mar 18 "Tell me to my face": Paul a "no" on Mullin after heated hearing The hearing is off to a rocky start.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 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
Roll Call · Mar 18 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…
International Business Times · Mar 18 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 · Mar 18 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