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Senate minority leader rejects Trump’s ultimatum over strict voter ID law amid DHS shutdown – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Markwayne Mullin’s ‘terrifying’ secret plan with a Democrat could rip apart Trump’s hardline vision

His past actions painted a different picture.

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Senate ready to confirm Mullin to Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

The Senate is heading toward a vote to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security

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White House details immigration offer; Democrats tight-lipped

The White House fleshed out its latest offer on immigration enforcement practices Friday night at a bipartisan meeting with senators, as lawmakers scramble to find a compromise that would end a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. After a roughly one-hour meeting with White House “border czar” Tom…

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Senate votes to advance Mullin's nomination to lead DHS

Sen. Markwayne Mullin is on track to be confirmed to succeed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary.

Axios

Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners

Federal immigration agents newly ordered to U.S. airports by President Donald Trump to help relieve security line congestion may guard exit lanes or check passenger IDs

The Independent UK

‘Every one knows this is wrong’: The ‘unreal’ truth about the next Homeland Security chief just leaked and Nancy Mace won’t let it go

Of course, after Noem, Trump's next Homeland Security pick had to be another despicable human being.

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John Fetterman Praises Elon Musk For Offering To Pay TSA Salaries During Shutdown: 'Should Never Come To This'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman praised Elon Musk for offering to pay the salaries of TSA employees during the ongoing DHS shutdown, noting he continues to support ending it.

Latin Times

Donald Trump Orders ICE Overhaul: POTUS to Focus on 'Bad Guys' After Melania Talk

Donald Trump is reportedly pushing for an ICE rethink after private talks with Melania Trump and top aides, though the White House says there has been no policy shift. The question remains whether this represents a substantive reset or merely a cleaner presentation of the same enforcement agenda.

International Business Times UK

Judges have issued over 7,000 rulings in recent months that ICE has locked up migrants without proving they are a threat

The Trump administration has often declined to offer arguments against migrants seeking release from detention, a recent analysis found

The Independent UK

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

Markwayne Mullin Says Agents Don't Need a Warrant If They're Pursuing a Suspect. Here's What the Law Says.

“Officers don’t have the blanket authority to arrest anyone who runs from them,” says an attorney from the Institute for Justice.

Reason

Democrats outraged as Fetterman votes to advance Markwayne Mullin nomination

Calls for Pennsylvania senator – Trump’s ‘favorite Democrat’ – to resign after casting decisive committee vote

The Guardian - US

Democrats Call For John Fetterman's Ouster Over Vote To Advance Markwayne Mullin's Nomination For DHS Secretary

Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the ouster of Sen. John Fetterman over his vote to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.

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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.

Axios

"He needs to go": Fetterman's fellow Democrats rage over his vote on Mullin for DHS

"Pennsylvanians deserve a Senator that actually fights for them," said one House Democrat.

Latin Times

James Talarico Still Ahead Of Both Republican Candidates In Texas Senate Election, New Poll Shows

State Rep. James Talarico continues to beat both Republican candidates ahead of the U.S. Senate elections in Texas, according to a new poll.

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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…

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

Latin Times

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

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.

Reason

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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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