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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.

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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.

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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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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."

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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.

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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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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's top Democrat is seeking to renew an expired cybersecurity law.

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Lawmakers sound alarm over lapsed cybersecurity law - Roll Call

The lapse of two key federal programs could discourage information sharing between companies and the government, leaving an opening for a cyberattack.

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These five Senate Democrats could be the key for Republicans to break Schumer ... and the shutdown standoff

NEWS ANALYSIS: From paying troops to protecting federal jobs in their home state, these Democrats have plenty of reasons to cross the aisle on a continuing resolutiuon, Eric Garcia reports

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At the Races: Who ends the shutdown? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the shutdown and campaign developments.

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The seven Democratic senators whose votes could be key to ending the government shutdown

These are the senators we're watching closely for signs of movement.

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Bipartisan talks to end shutdown percolate in Senate - Roll Call

Democratic holdouts seek a commitment on expiring health insurance tax credits, limits to White House rescissions.

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Rand Paul's last-minute demands push key cybersecurity law to the brink

Congressional aides say Paul hasn't been open to negotiations.

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Neither side blinking yet as House preps for CR vote - Roll Call

Congress is on the verge of a showdown over a bill to keep the government open after Sept. 30, with the House expected to vote Friday on a stopgap funding bill.

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Biden showed ‘general failure’ to do job while Harris and his party ‘ran away’ says Michigan Democrat vying to be first Muslim senator

‘These people made a calculated decision about who they needed and who they didn't,’ says Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who is running to win back those voters his party lost in 2024

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Democrats blast 'politics of fear' after Trump's claims against Obama, top aides - Roll Call

President Trump's allegations against former President Obama and his top aides has triggered new alarms from Democrats.

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