DHS rift, rising threats, and AI cinema reshape the spotlight
Morning Rundown reports growing friction between DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and the White House over immigration enforcement, including Mullin’s order to pause vehicle stops and his nomination of an ally to lead ICE; the Secret Service notes a sharp rise in threats to protectees with drones emerging as a new risk ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana and is moving toward Texas; the piece also examines cinema shifts driven by premium formats and AI filmmaking, highlighted by the AI-generated 'Odysseus: The Fall' amid industry debates over AI in film.