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politics5 days ago

Mullin Quietly Recalibrates DHS, Steers the Immigration Drive

New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin has adopted a low-profile, “quieter and smarter” approach to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, dialing back public confrontations, shelving mega-detention plans, and undoing several Kristi Noem-era policies while reshuffling leadership. The goal is to meet the president’s deportation promises without the dramatic protests that followed earlier actions, though skeptics warn progress is hard to gauge and GOP support remains mixed as Mullin builds his team and navigates White House expectations.

via Politico|
#dhs#ice#immigration
Mullin Defends Ending Haiti TPS in Tense CNN Exchange
politics12 days ago

Mullin Defends Ending Haiti TPS in Tense CNN Exchange

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended ending Haiti's Temporary Protected Status on CNN's State of the Union, arguing TPS was never meant to be permanent and that some Haitians under TPS could have adjusted their status long ago. Jake Tapper pressed Mullin on safety and logistics of deportations, including questions about returning Haitians amid security concerns in Haiti and a State Department advisory. Mullin said deportation flights could be used and that beneficiaries would receive roughly $2,100 to return home, as the administration weighs safety factors and policy details before any removals proceed.

via Mediaite|
#deportations#haiti#mullin
politics15 days ago

DHS hearing yields rare Democratic praise for Mullin, signaling warmer Capitol Hill ties

At a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Department of Homeland Security, Democratic appropriators offered unusually warm praise for Secretary Markwayne Mullin, commending his openness and improved communication with lawmakers while still pressing him on border fencing and detention conditions. Mullin described using reconciliation funds to modernize DHS operations, including targeted staffing boosts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and highlighted constructive outreach to Democratic state officials like Hawaii’s Josh Green, marking a thaw in Capitol Hill-DHS relations compared with past scrutiny.

via Politico|
#border#congress#dhs
Mullin sidesteps pledge to obey court orders at Senate hearing
politics1 month ago

Mullin sidesteps pledge to obey court orders at Senate hearing

During a Senate Appropriations hearing on DHS funding, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to commit to obeying future federal court orders, arguing that courts are politicized, and he acknowledged that his predecessor Kristi Noem mischaracterized two Minneapolis shootings involving immigration officers, as lawmakers pressed on immigration enforcement and funding ahead of the World Cup.

via Los Angeles Times|
#court-orders#immigration-enforcement#kristi-noem
politics1 month ago

Mullin dodges pledge to obey court orders as DHS funding fight heats up

During his first Capitol Hill appearance since confirmation, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to promise he would follow court orders against DHS, saying courts are politicized; the exchange highlights a broader funding battle over DHS and a controversial $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund,’ with additional live updates on Platner’s Maine Senate bid, Acting AG Blanche’s testimony, and other Capitol Hill moves.

via Politico|
#anti-weaponization-fund#courts#dhs
politics1 month ago

Mullin's Newark CBP plan ignites travel disruption fears

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is weighing pulling Customs and Border Protection officers from Newark Liberty International Airport to support enforcement at a nearby immigration detention facility amid protests; critics warn the move could cripple international flights and cargo operations, especially with the World Cup approaching. A final decision is not yet made, with uncertainty over protests' trajectory and White House approval, and industry groups warning of cascading travel disruptions if CBP staffing is diverted.

via Politico|
#cbp#immigration-detention-center#mullin
Mullin's sanctuary-airport gambit stalls amid White House skepticism
politics1 month ago

Mullin's sanctuary-airport gambit stalls amid White House skepticism

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is proposing to punish sanctuary jurisdictions by cutting customs staffing at airports and potentially restricting processing for international travelers, but the plan faces fierce headwinds from the travel industry and a fellow Cabinet secretary, with no imminent White House backing and warnings that it could cause wide-ranging disruptions to aviation networks.

via CNN|
#airports#immigration-enforcement#mullin
Mullin Threatens to Pull Federals from Sanctuary-City Airports, Endangering LAX International Flights
politics1 month ago

Mullin Threatens to Pull Federals from Sanctuary-City Airports, Endangering LAX International Flights

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says he is drawing up plans to pull federal customs officers from airports in sanctuary cities, a move that could disrupt international travel through Los Angeles International Airport and other hubs; LA Mayor Karen Bass dismisses the likelihood, while travel groups warn of devastating consequences ahead of events like the World Cup.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#customs-officers#international-travel#lax
politics1 month ago

Mullin’s DHS Drive: Still Building Bridges on Capitol Hill

Despite stepping up efforts to mend ties between the Department of Homeland Security and Congress, Mullin still faces friction: Rand Paul remains skeptical of his temperament, Democrats are wary of his leadership, and the White House has not fully embraced him as DHS’s Hill point person. On the flip side, some House Republicans report improved communication and Mullin appears ready to play a bigger funding‑season role ahead of his upcoming House Appropriations testimony and any to‑be‑negotiated reconciliation bill for ICE and CBP.

via Politico|
#congress#dhs#dhs-funding
politics1 month ago

Mullin: Ballroom security must be government-funded, not privately financed

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told centrist GOP lawmakers that the Secret Service cannot private‑fund security for President Trump’s White House ballroom project and urged approval of about $1 billion in new funding (up to $220 million could go to the ballroom). The move signals White House pressure on immigration‑enforcement legislation amid GOP concerns. The day’s live updates also cover a Capitol prescription‑data breach affecting lawmakers, an ethics inquiry into Rep. Edwards, and other Capitol Hill items including housing reform, Kid online safety, a crypto bill, Ukraine aid, an ethanol vote, and Iran war oversight.

via Politico|
#ballroom-funding#capitol-hill#mullin
Mullin Takes DHS Helm Amid Immigration Enforcement Scrutiny
politics3 months ago

Mullin Takes DHS Helm Amid Immigration Enforcement Scrutiny

Sen. Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth U.S. secretary of Homeland Security, succeeding Kristi Noem, as Democrats withhold TSA funding to press changes at ICE and CBP. Mullin, a former MMA champion and small-business owner, pledged to protect all Americans equally and to fight for the job every day. His confirmation overcame a clash with Sen. Rand Paul, aided by Democratic votes from John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich, with President Trump in attendance.

via Fox News|
#dhs#immigration-enforcement#mullin
LaGuardia Crash Triggers NTSB Review as U.S.-Iran Talks Take Shape
us-news3 months ago

LaGuardia Crash Triggers NTSB Review as U.S.-Iran Talks Take Shape

A fatal collision at LaGuardia between an Air Canada regional jet and a fire truck kills two pilots and injures others, with the NTSB examining safety and air-traffic control factors; the Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead the DHS amid funding fights; and Pakistan (along with Turkey and Egypt) is emerging as a go-between in U.S.-Iran diplomacy as both sides navigate evolving statements and potential talks.

via NBC News|
#laguardia#mullin#ntsb