Mar 05 WATCH: Mullin says he wasn't expecting call from Trump on DHS, but is 'excited to get started' By Associated Press Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next Homeland Security Secretary, following the firing of Kristi Noem on Thursday. Mullin told reporters at the Capitol that he would get DHS “focused on protecting the… Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 3:40 Noem defends aggressive immigration tactics amid bipartisan criticism By Lisa Desjardins, Eliot Barnhart Democratic and some Republican senators pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over what they described as overly aggressive immigration enforcement. Noem’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee comes as Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding, raising concerns about national security at… Continue watching
Mar 03 3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths By Joshua Barajas Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing By Joshua Barajas The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings By Joshua Barajas The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently By Joshua Barajas Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Noem testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on DHS oversight By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press It was Noem’s first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of the two protesters galvanized widespread opposition to how the Trump administration is executing its mass deportation agenda, a centerpiece policy of President Donald Trump's second term. Continue reading
Feb 27 Democratic lawmakers say they are 'closely' reviewing new White House offer on DHS By Associated Press As the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, the White House and Democratic leaders are continuing to exchange proposals to end the impasse. Continue reading
Feb 26 Mamdani says Trump agreed to immediately release Columbia student detained by ICE By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A Columbia University student was arrested Thursday by federal immigration agents who claimed to be searching for a “missing person” in order to gain access to a campus apartment, according to her attorneys and the school’s president. Continue reading
Feb 26 DHS official promises that federal immigration agents won't be at polling places during midterm elections By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A Department of Homeland Security official on Wednesday told state election administrators that immigration agents will not be stationed at the polls during November's midterm elections, trying to swat down one of Democrats' greatest fears about possible election interference from… Continue reading