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politics21 days ago

Mullin doubles down on deportation push amid Salazar critique

Secretary Markwayne Mullin dismissed Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar’s critique of Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying DHS will not slow enforcement and that detained migrants have broken the law. He pushed back on the idea that many detainees lack criminal records, and stressed the administration targets those who didn’t come to the country the right way, not law‑abiding residents, while noting Republicans who entered legally still support the president.

via Politico|
#deportation#dhs#immigration
politics26 days ago

Mullin bets on tough-talking PR blitz to win hardliners

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is rolling out a messaging blitz aimed at immigration hardliners, with White House and DHS social accounts emphasizing ICE and deportations to shore up support after criticism of his enforcement stance; officials say it’s a deliberate effort to show toughness, but critics call it performative and point to data transparency concerns, as the administration touts record arrests and pushes on worksite enforcement and visa policies amid political pressure ahead of elections.

via Politico|
#deportations#dhs#immigration
DHS Recasts Seal to Signal Daily War on Evolving Threats
politics1 month ago

DHS Recasts Seal to Signal Daily War on Evolving Threats

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced a symbolic seal change so the eagle now faces the arrows, signaling that the department is “at war every single day” against a fluid threat landscape that includes terrorism tied to cartels, drone attacks, and cyber threats, with fentanyl deaths cited as a major driver of risk. He stressed the need for agile, across‑the‑board protection of critical infrastructure and public officials as threats shift by the day and warned of cyberattacks from Iran, North Korea, China and Russia—even as debates over border enforcement funding continue ahead of the 9/11 anniversary.

via Fox News|
#cartels#dhs#drones
Engine trouble prompts emergency landing of Coast Guard jet with Mullin aboard
politics1 month ago

Engine trouble prompts emergency landing of Coast Guard jet with Mullin aboard

A Coast Guard C-37A jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin diverted to Reagan National Airport after the right engine failed. The emergency landing, with 14 people on board and about 2.5 hours of fuel, was described as routine by Mullin, who praised the pilots. The aircraft is aging, with DHS flagging Coast Guard planes for age and service life concerns, highlighting ongoing debates about modernization of the fleet.

via Fox News|
#coast-guard#emergency-landing#engine-failure
MAGA backlash swells as Mullin faces ICE leadership showdown at DHS
politics2 months ago

MAGA backlash swells as Mullin faces ICE leadership showdown at DHS

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.

via Axios|
#dhs#ice#immigration
Mullin's immigration stance triggers conservative backlash
politics2 months ago

Mullin's immigration stance triggers conservative backlash

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.

via Fox News|
#conservatives#deportations#immigration
DHS rift, rising threats, and AI cinema reshape the spotlight
politics2 months ago

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.

via NBC News|
#ai-cinema#ice#mullin
Mullin doubles down on Trump’s election-security push with funding leverage
politics2 months ago

Mullin doubles down on Trump’s election-security push with funding leverage

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.

via Al Jazeera|
#election-security#elections#federal-funding
Mullin vows tougher voter‑fraud chase as Trump pushes election‑integrity claims
politics2 months ago

Mullin vows tougher voter‑fraud chase as Trump pushes election‑integrity claims

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.

via AP News|
#dhs#election-security#mullin
DHS Chief Pushes States to Vet Voter Rolls, Threatens Penalties for Noncompliance
politics2 months ago

DHS Chief Pushes States to Vet Voter Rolls, Threatens Penalties for Noncompliance

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.

via NBC News|
#dhs#mullin#noncitizens
politics3 months 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