Mullin Clashes With Rand Paul, Seeks Support at DHS Hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., pushed back against Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., at the start of his confirmation hearing Wednesday, while urging lawmakers to set aside partisan differences and give him a chance to lead the Department of Homeland Security.[#item_full_content]

Bolton: Only Regime Change Can Secure Peace

Former national security adviser John Bolton is urging President Donald Trump to pursue regime change in Iran as the only viable path to ending the ongoing conflict and ensuring long-term stability in the Middle East, according to a Wall Street Journal op-ed published Wednesday.[#item_full_content]

Speaker Chides Dems for ‘Dangerous’ DHS Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday blasted Democrats for what he called a “dangerous” shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, warning that it undermines border security and puts Americans at risk.[#item_full_content]

Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is on a glide path to the U.S. Senate. But Stratton, who captured the Democratic Senate nomination in blue-leaning Illinois by winning Tuesday’s primary, has made it clear that if she makes it to Capitol Hill, she won’t be supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Democrats’ longtime leader in the chamber. […]

Trump Moves to Lower Fuel Costs With Waiver

President Donald Trump’s decision to issue a 60-day Jones Act waiver is aimed at easing pressure on American consumers and strengthening supply chains as U.S. forces continue executing Operation Epic Fury, according to the White House.

Sen Rand Paul grills Mullin on past comments on assault: ‘Tell it to my face’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., pulled no punches in his opening statement Wednesday morning at the Department of Homeland Security Committee hearing on fellow GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be Kristi Noem‘s successor as secretary. Paul, chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, accused Mullin of excusing political violence and challenging […]

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