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The Guardianpolitics2 days ago
DHS Officials Describe Polygraph Exams and Reassignments as Trump Administration Expands Deportations to Record Levels
The Guardian spoke with more than three dozen current and former officials who described polygraph tests lasting up to six hours and rapid reassignments. Policies under former Secretary Kristi Noem included over 675,000 deportations and expanded use of offshore detention sites. M…
thehindu.compolitics18 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Scolds Representative DeLauro at Appropriations Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Representative Rosa DeLauro she should be put in her place during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on Thursday. The exchange occurred after DeLauro raised concerns about the Trump administration's i…
ABC Newspolitics27 days ago
Oklahoma Holds Republican Primaries for Open Senate Seat and Governor
Voters choose nominees Tuesday in races to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin and term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt. President Trump endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern for Senate and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei for governor.
gamereactor.eupolitics31 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary threatens prosecution of court staff who aid immigration arrests evasion
Two former Utah court clerks face federal charges after allegedly helping individuals leave a courthouse to avoid immigration officers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the administration will pursue similar cases.
foxnews.compolitics31 days ago
Officials Say 146,000 Missing Migrant Children Located
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said 146,000 children reported missing under the prior administration have been found. Nearly 300,000 remain unaccounted for.
france24.compolitics32 days ago
Officials to discuss efforts on unaccompanied migrant children
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold a press conference Thursday morning on administration actions regarding unaccompanied migrant children. The briefing follows the signing of legislation funding immigratio…
forbes.comtechnology34 days ago
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump H-1B $100,000 Fee as Unauthorized Tax, While Accepting President's Broad Entry-Restriction Authority
A Massachusetts district court ruled the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B payment requirement an unauthorized tax and vacated the policy. The decision follows a June 8 memorandum and order in State of California et al. v. Markwayne Mullin et al.
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
DHS Secretary Testifies Border Wall Primary Phase on Track for June 2027 Completion, Secondary Phase for 2028
Markwayne Mullin told Congress that all primary-wall contracts will be awarded by the end of June 2026 and that the full system, including a secondary barrier, should finish in 2028.
Newsweekscience40 days ago
Senate Hearing Debates $100k H-1B Fee as Most Applicants Pay for 15-Day Processing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified Tuesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Department of Homeland Security budget for fiscal year 2027. Senator Susan Collins questioned the fee's effect on healthcare staffing in underserved areas.
deccanchronicle.compolitics41 days ago
DHS Secretary Announces Possible H-1B Visa Fee Relief
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated his department could provide relief in some cases from a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The announcement comes amid broader administration actions on immigration.
Newsweekbusiness44 days ago
DHS Considers Reallocating Customs Officers From Airports in Sanctuary Cities to Support ICE
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has proposed pulling Customs and Border Protection staff from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions, with Newark Liberty International Airport under immediate review. Industry groups warn of nationwide travel disruption if the plan advances.
fortune.comfinance45 days ago
DHS Considers Reducing Customs Staff at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he is considering cuts to customs agents at airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Airlines for America warned the change would disrupt international flights and cargo operations.
Fox Newspolitics46 days ago
New Jersey Senator Kim Says Pepper-Ball Spray Incident Not About Him
Sen. Andy Kim responded to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin after being struck by pepper-ball spray during a protest at Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention facility. Mullin accused Kim of political theater and defended conditions at the site.
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
DHS Plans to End Customs Processing at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Tuesday the department is preparing to remove customs operations from airports in sanctuary cities. Seven of the eleven FIFA World Cup host cities meet the sanctuary definition.
foxnews.comfinance59 days ago
ICE Prepares Environmental Reviews for Proposed Detention Facilities at Texas Warehouse Sites
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with contracts for warehouse sites in San Antonio and near El Paso while reviewing work near Hagerstown, Maryland, under a court order. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ordered a review of the $38 billion project l…
Washington Examinerpolitics59 days ago
Mullin Scales Back Planned Expansion of ICE Detention Capacity, Reassessing Warehouse Purchases and State Sites
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has walked away from several warehouse purchases pursued by predecessor Kristi Noem for immigrant detention expansion. Mullin has paused acquisitions and is reevaluating state-run sites after nearly two months in office. The changes co…
Washington Examinerpolitics60 days ago
Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Announces Retirement After 16 Months Leading Agency
Michael Banks, national chief of the 19,500-member Border Patrol, informed employees on May 14, 2026, that he will retire after more than 37 years in public service. His departure follows a Washington Examiner investigation into his personal conduct and a private meeting between…
reason.comworld61 days ago
DHS Prepares Evacuation Plans for Alligator Alcatraz Facility
The Department of Homeland Security has prepared evacuation plans for the Alligator Alcatraz facility amid nearby wildfires. Secretary Markwayne Mullin said there is no immediate plan to close the soft-sided detention center, despite acknowledged vulnerabilities and Florida's hur…
joemygod.compolitics62 days ago
Todd Lyons to Step Down as ICE Director on May 31
Stephen Miller has stepped back from public view in a choreographed retreat while continuing to shape U.S. immigration enforcement alongside border czar Tom Homan. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has told Miller he is performing well as the administration scales back…
gamereactor.eupolitics64 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Says 2026 World Cup Safety in Jeopardy
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin stated that the safety of attendees at the 2026 World Cup is in jeopardy due to the effects of a 76-day government shutdown. Mullin made the remarks in Kansas City, Missouri, a host city for six matches. He cited staffing losse…
Washington Examinerpolitics65 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary to Hold Press Conference on Proposed Multi-Year ICE and CBP Funding
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET from Kansas City International Airport alongside members of Congress and CBP officers. The event addresses the need for a three-year funding plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Bor…
usatoday.compolitics67 days agoUpdated
Trump-Appointed FEMA Review Council Recommends Cutting Agency Staff by Half and Shifting Disaster Response to States
The FEMA Review Council released its 75-page final report on May 7, 2026, calling for a 50 percent staff reduction at the agency and a fundamental transfer of responsibilities to state and local governments. Chaired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretar…
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nbcnews.compolitics67 days ago
Homan Announces Expanded Immigration Enforcement, Hiring Goals and Record Arrests at Border Security Expo
White House border czar Tom Homan told attendees at the Phoenix event that this year will see mass deportations and far higher arrest numbers with 10,000 additional agents. Current DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reported 1,900 arrests on May 5 and 2,700 deportations last week.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics74 days ago
FEMA Reinstates 14 Employees
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has reinstated 14 employees placed on leave for signing a public letter criticizing Trump administration cuts to disaster preparedness. The move comes under new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who has also reversed other polic…
Washington Examinerpolitics81 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Criticizes Senate Minority Leader on Immigration Funding
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer following Schumer's remarks on funding for immigration agencies. Mullin made the statements during a television appearance. The criticism comes amid ongoing issues with Department of Home…
ksl.comworld82 days ago
DHS Funding Set to Expire in Early May, Impacting TSA Operations at US Airports
US airports could see extended security lines starting in May as emergency funds for 50,000 DHS workers run dry due to a partial government shutdown. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated the payroll costs exceed $1.6 billion biweekly, with no further emergency fund…
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DHS Secretary Cites Potential Funding Shortfall by Early May
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the Department of Homeland Security may exhaust its funds by the first week of May amid an ongoing congressional funding impasse. The department's payroll is currently supported by emergency funding, which is expected to ru…
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Arizona Senators Kelly and Gallego Request End to DHS Investigation of 2020 Election Results
Arizona Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting the termination of an investigation into the state's 2020 election results. The letter, dated Thursday, also addressed acting Immigratio…
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Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Questions Customs Processing in Sanctuary Cities with International Airports
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that cities with international airports should partner with the Department of Homeland Security on immigration enforcement. He suggested potential repercussions, such as loss of customs processing access, for non-cooperating san…
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DHS Secretary Mullin Discusses Increased Scrutiny of Customs at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the agency will examine customs enforcement at international airports in sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Mullin questioned the appropria…