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MAGA-aligned critics press Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his ICE leadership pick and immigration policy shifts, arguing he’s soft on enforcement; opponents include Tom Homan and Steve Bannon, while some GOP senators express cautious support as Lance Schroyer’s Senate confirmation moves forward, signaling an intra-party clash over Mullin’s immigration stance.
The White House backs Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin amid growing MAGA pressure for tougher immigration enforcement, with Steve Bannon and other influencers pushing for a DHS shake-up (potentially naming Bill Pulte as interim head) even as Trump allies insist Mullin is carrying out the administration’s agenda ahead of the midterm elections.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin drew conservative backlash after an Oklahoma immigration speech advocating reform and visa changes, while reaffirming a no-amnesty stance on social media, a stance critics say conflicts with his earlier remarks and the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. Supporters say he seeks strict enforcement alongside targeted legal-immigration updates to address labor shortages, while opponents, including former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, accuse him of flip-flopping on policy.
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.
Four months into his tenure as Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin is described by senior officials as clashing with the White House after early missteps, signaling growing tensions as Mullin leads a department central to Trump’s domestic policy agenda.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin echoed Donald Trump’s push for a hardline election-security overhaul, vowing to condition federal funding on stricter security measures in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada, while Trump repeats unsubstantiated claims about non-citizen voting; the piece notes constitutional tensions over federal vs. state control of elections and a media controversy over airing the speech.
Mullin pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud at a White House briefing after Trump revived debunked election claims, while the live updates also cover Trump’s speech, immigration enforcement questions surrounding an ICE shooting in Maine, and ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions, highlighting a broader focus on election security and national security.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told state election officials they must run voter rolls through a DHS database to identify noncitizens, warning of penalties including prison time if they don’t comply. DHS says about 250,000 noncitizens may be on rolls in California, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. The tool, originally for immigration checks, has been blocked by a federal judge for voter use and is criticized as error-prone, potentially flagging naturalized citizens and risking eligible voters’ removal. Experts say the effort could undermine trust in elections; Mullin pledged ongoing record scrubbing and an updated election-security plan to be released within 30 days.
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.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran's elimination from the World Cup, saying he was glad they were leaving the U.S. and even danced, a claim tied to visa actions and security screening that drew sharp rebuttals from Iran's football federation amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions during the tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.