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Trump’s FEMA nominee promises ‘objective’ approach to disaster aid

His pledge comes as he seeks to take the helm of an agency that has faced threats of dismantling from the administration

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Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requests

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is pledging to senators to be “fair and reasonable” in assessing requests for disaster

The Independent UK

Kansas could become the first state to change how its Supreme Court justices are selected since 2021

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Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress — 58 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026.

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Michigan candidate blasted for AI-altered image that has him looking extra buff

Candidates across the country were soon posting AI-enhanced images of them appearing with hulking physiques

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A closer look at state-level voting rights acts

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Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress — 57 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026.

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Guantanamo Bay Sits Largely Empty Despite Trump Plans To Send 30,000 Immigration Detainees There

Despite plans by President Trump to fill the Guantanamo Bay naval station with 30,000 high-priority criminal aliens, the facility remains largely empty, according to reports.

International Business Times

Kash Patel Fires Back at Sen Van Hollen, Accuses Him of 'Slinging Margaritas' With a Known Felon During Heated Hearing

Kash Patel and Senator Van Hollen engaged in a heated exchange over allegations of drinking on duty, with both parties threatening to undergo tests to prove their sobriety.

International Business Times UK

Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers

Fertilizer costs have increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, putting pressure on American farmers who have been politically loyal to Donald Trump, as Democrats draw a direct connection between the president’s actions and suffering farms. In his successful 2024 White House bid, 77.7 percent of the country’s farm-dependent counties…

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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.

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.

Latin Times

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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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.

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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."

Latin Times

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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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…

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Broadband program uncertainty has lawmakers, states on watch

The Trump administration has asserted for months that its “bargain” version of the federal $42.5 billion grant program to expand access to broadband internet would save taxpayers money. That made states and their representatives in Congress nervous that funds left over after deployment proposals would be clawed back. Under pressure…

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ICE and Border Patrol officials say ‘domestic terrorism’ claim about Alex Pretti didn’t come from them

Top immigration officials appear to contradict Stephen Miller’s claim that initial statements were ‘based on reports from CBP on the ground’

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Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides

The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.

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Congress set to drill down on immigration enforcement at hearings

Republican lawmakers set up oversight hearings starting this week after the fatal shootings of two Americans by immigration agents last month.

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Democrats call for hearings, independent probes over ICE shooting - Roll Call

Democratic members of Congress on Thursday called for oversight hearings and independent probes after the fatal shooting of Renee Good.

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Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows - Roll Call

Senate Democrats say they are working through "differences of opinions" as they seek an off-ramp to the month-old partial government shutdown.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South Africans

The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans

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ICE windfall from Trump megabill fuels surveillance juggernaut

"The fact that I don't have facts makes me very uncomfortable," said Sen. Gary Peters.

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