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politics16 days ago•3 min saved

Venturella Named to Lead ICE Amid Immigration-Policy Debates

David Venturella, a longtime ICE official who previously ran the agency’s Secure Communities program and later worked for GEO Group, was chosen to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director Todd Lyons who announced his departure. The appointment comes amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement policies and watchdog concerns about corporate ties, with Lyons’ last day set for May 31; the last Senate-confirmed ICE director was in 2014.

via NBC News|

#david-venturella #department-of-homeland-security #ice

politics28 days ago•5 min saved

DHS funding ends record shutdown as immigration funds move separately

President Trump signed a bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the record shutdown, but funding for immigration enforcement (ICE and Border Patrol) will be handled later through budget reconciliation; DHS had operated on temporary funds since February, risking pay for workers and prompting TSA turnover, as lines at airports persisted. The House moved quickly after Senate approval to unlock the package using a GOP budget track, with immigration funding expected to be debated in May and aimed for action by June 1, 2026, to fund ICE/Border Patrol through 2029.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#congress #department-of-homeland-security #immigration

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

DHS funding becomes flashpoint after assassination attempt at the White House

In the wake of a weekend assassination attempt that breached security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the White House is pressing Republicans to use a party‑line budget reconciliation to fund DHS, including ICE and CBP, by June 1 as Democrats push guardrails; the move aims to avert a funding lapse and end the ongoing DHS shutdown while Republicans seek to attach broader priorities later.

via Politico|

#budget-reconciliation #customs-and-border-protection #department-of-homeland-security

politics1 month ago•55 min saved

Trump Stirs controversy by sharing graphic hammer-killing video on Truth Social

President Donald Trump posted a graphic video of a hammer attack at a Fort Myers gas station on Truth Social, saying he felt obligated to share it to show what Democrats are protecting. The attacker was identified by DHS as Rolbert Joachin, a Haitian immigrant arrested for the killing; DHS said he will be deported. The clip drew viewer discretion warnings, with some related content removed on X, and The Daily Beast asked the White House for comment on the post.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-trump #hammer-murder-video

politics2 months ago•28 min saved

Mullin Takes DHS Helm, Vowing to Push Trump’s Security Agenda

Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth Secretary of Homeland Security after bipartisan Senate confirmation and pledged to advance President Trump’s security goals, focusing on border security, deporting criminal illegal aliens, counterterrorism and cartel suppression, disaster response, and homeland protection, with broad cross‑party praise.

via The White House (.gov)|

#border-security #department-of-homeland-security #markwayne-mullin

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Mullin takes DHS helm as funding fight tests new leadership

Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as Homeland Security Secretary amid a weeks-long funding crisis and a clash over immigration policy. He pledged to lead for all Americans and to distinguish himself from predecessor Kristi Noem, while the White House signaled a possible funding deal could be near and Trump warned Democrats not to hamper DHS enforcement.

via Politico|

#department-of-homeland-security #funding-shutdown #immigration

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Mullin takes helm at DHS amid immigration and funding battles

The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the next Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote; the Trump-aligned former congressman will oversee immigration enforcement, border protection, and airport security as DHS grapples with funding gaps and ongoing controversies after Kristi Noem’s removal.

via BBC|

#border-security #department-of-homeland-security #immigration

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Mullin Confirmed as DHS Leader in Narrow Senate Victory

The Senate approved Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in a 54-45 vote, following the ouster of Kristi Noem amid criticism of immigration enforcement and spending. Mullin pledged a different leadership style, suggesting agents will need judicial warrants to enter homes or businesses. Democrats John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich supported him, while Rand Paul opposed. His confirmation comes as DHS faces a funding impasse and TSA staffing shortages, with Mullin expected to help lead talks; the vote also opens a Senate seat in Oklahoma to be filled by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

via CBS News|

#department-of-homeland-security #immigration-enforcement #mullin

politics-and-policy2 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Clears Path for Mullin to Head Homeland Security

The Senate voted 54-37 to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a likely confirmation this week despite Republican opposition from Rand Paul and Democratic concerns about his temperament and experience amid ongoing DHS funding talks.

via Axios|

#confirmation #department-of-homeland-security #markwayne-mullin

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Senate moves Mullin toward DHS leadership confirmation

The Senate voted 54-37 to advance Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, putting a final confirmation vote on track soon amid a funding dispute over immigration enforcement.

via Politico|

#confirmation #department-of-homeland-security #mullin

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Trump-tied operatives cash in millions from DHS ad campaign fueling Noem fallout

Two firms linked to veteran political operatives tied to Donald Trump earned at least $23 million in commissions from DHS’s $220 million nationwide ad campaign, as scrutiny over the contract process and White House oversight grew; Safe America Media and People Who Think were awarded contracts with limited competition, amplifying concerns about ties to Trump-era campaigns and contributing to the controversy surrounding Kristi Noem’s role in or fallout from the ads.

via Politico|

#advertising-contracts #department-of-homeland-security #kristi-noem

travel2 months ago•11 min saved

Storms, TSA disruptions trigger 12,500+ U.S. flight disruptions

Storms along the eastern half of the United States, compounded by disruptions from a partial government shutdown that left TSA screeners unpaid, led to more than 12,500 flights canceled or delayed as security lines stretched and major hubs ordered ground stops.

via The Independent|

#department-of-homeland-security #east-coast #federal-aviation-administration

us-politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Newsom seeks to reroute Noem’s $220M ad budget to LA wildfire relief

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged the Department of Homeland Security to redirect the remaining funds from Kristi Noem’s $220 million vanity ad campaign to aid Los Angeles wildfire victims, arguing FEMA relief for LA has stalled and Noem’s contracting delays are slowing recovery.

via The Independent|

#department-of-homeland-security #fema #gavin-newsom

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

DHS Ad Spend of $220M Outpaces Blockbusters, Noem Ousted

Lawmakers grilled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over a $220 million ad campaign, a spending plan she defended as legal and effective before being ousted this week; the cost, which includes media buys and admin fees, was shown to exceed the inflation-adjusted production budgets of 15 major films, underscoring concerns about bidding and contracting practices.

via Business Insider|

#advertising-spending #blockbuster-budgets #department-of-homeland-security

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

House Panel Questions $143M DHS Ad Contract Tied to Political Operative

At a House Oversight Committee hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced questions about a $143 million no-bid advertising contract awarded to Safe America Media, a newly formed firm with links to a Republican political operative and no evident headquarters, website, or prior federal work, plus a subcontractor tied to a former Noem political ally, raising concerns about the procurement and taxpayer exposure.

via Mediaite|

#department-of-homeland-security #kristi-noem #no-bid-contracts