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Senator Lindsey Graham Seeks £315M for New Ballroom and Plans to Offset Taxpayer Costs Through Increased Customs Fees

Senator Lindsey Graham supports using public funds for a new White House ballroom, citing national security. The proposal faces criticism and congressional hurdles over its $400 million cost.

International Business Times UK

GOP readies bills to fund or authorize White House ballroom

Senate Republicans are pushing for passage of legislation that would back the Trump administration’s planned White House ballroom in the wake of a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Katie Britt of Alabama and Eric Schmitt of Missouri announced plans to…

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US Treasury Department Adds Venmo Option to Solicit Public Donations for Staggering $39 Trillion National Debt Burden

The US Treasury now accepts Venmo and PayPal for debt donations, sparking viral attention, though the effort has little impact on the nation's $39 trillion debt.

International Business Times UK

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Budget resolution to unlock immigration funds adopted in Senate

The Senate adopted a GOP-written budget resolution early Thursday morning that marks a critical first step toward providing roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. After a marathon “vote-a-rama” on amendments that stretched through the night, the Senate voted 50-48 for a budget…

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Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Guardian - US

‘Loved to fight’: Shocking videos of DHS chief Markwayne Mullin's past ignite backlash, netizens call him 'unqualified'

Markwayne Mullin, Republican senator of Oklahoma was recently sworn in as the new Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was fired this month after a succession of controversies.

The Times of India

Donald Trump and Markwayne Mullin Insist That Politics Should Prevail Over Principle

The president and his new DHS secretary are enraged by jurists and legislators who refuse to toe the party line.

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Trump swears in Noem’s replacement as Secretary of Homeland Security

President Donald Trump swore in Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Mullin was approved by the Senate on Monday to replace Kristi Noem. Noem was fired following fallout from Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, a $220 million ad campaign, allegations of…

The Independent UK

Stephen Miller is Most Unpopular Political Figure In The U.S.: Rand Paul, Scott Bessent and Pam Bondi Follow

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller ranks as the most unpopular political figure in the United States, according to a new polling average cited by Migrant Insider

Latin Times

Kristi Noem’s replacement gave proud speech about spanking his kids in 2023

Incoming Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will be sworn in on Tuesday afternoon

The Independent UK

Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Homeland Security

Trump's nominee was approved late Monday, following the firing of Kristi Noem amidst public backlash

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary

The vote comes as DHS is at the center of a shutdown fight over funding.

Axios

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

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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Latin Times

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.

Reason

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.

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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.

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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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Senate Republicans crushed a last-ditch effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war, handed the president a total blank check for destruction

Trump can continue to do as he pleases.

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

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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