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politics11 days ago•8 min saved

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

politics12 days ago•2 min saved

William Paul apologizes for drunken antisemitic and anti-gay tirade, seeks help for drinking

William Paul, Rand Paul’s son, apologized for a drunken bar tirade in which he said he hates Jews and hates gays and blamed Israel for U.S. policy; he said he is seeking help for his drinking problem after allegedly accosting Rep. Mike Lawler, in an episode tied to Massie’s Kentucky primary campaign.

via The Guardian|

#anti-gay #antisemitism #drinking-problem

politics13 days ago•2 min saved

Barroom confrontation: Rand Paul’s son accused of antisemitic tirade toward Lawler

Rep. Mike Lawler says Rand Paul’s son, William Paul, approached him at a Washington, D.C. bar and launched a ten-minute antisemitic tirade, including remarks about 'Jews,' Israel, and donor Paul Singer; Lawler says Paul also claimed he hates Jews and gays and doesn't care if they die, before leaving. William Paul later apologized on X, saying he drank too much and is seeking help for his drinking problem. Rand Paul offered no comment on the incident and had not spoken with Lawler prior to the encounter.

via CBS News|

#antisemitism #bar-incident #gop

politics13 days ago•26 min saved

Lawler Says Rand Paul’s Son Hounded Him with an Antisemitic Tirade

Rep. Mike Lawler says he was accosted by Rand Paul’s son, William, who launched a 10-minute antisemitic tirade; Paul later apologized on X, attributing his remarks to drinking and saying he’s seeking help. Lawler, representing a district with a substantial Jewish population, pledged to continue defending his constituents. The live updates roundup also notes Denise Powell’s Nebraska primary win, a House vote to allow year-round E15 ethanol, a data breach affecting lawmakers’ prescription data, and additional Capitol Hill developments.

via Politico|

#antisemitism #capitol-hill #ethanol

politics13 days ago•4 min saved

Rep. Lawler recounts antisemitic tirade by Rand Paul’s son at DC bar

New York Rep. Mike Lawler said Rand Paul’s son subjected him to a 10-minute antisemitic tirade at a Washington, DC bar, including hate toward Jews and LGBTQ people; Lawler, not Jewish, received an apology after the confrontation, and the ADL condemned the remarks, as Lawler continues to press for accountability and action against antisemitism in politics.

via Courthouse News|

#antisemitism #jews #mike-lawler

politics26 days ago•24 min saved

Collins Breaks GOP Unity on Iran War Vote

Sen. Susan Collins bucked her party by voting with Democrats to curb the Iran war, marking the first Republican defections on the campaign and signaling growing GOP resistance as the 60-day War Powers clock looms; the measure failed, underscoring division over U.S. action in the Middle East, while the day’s feed also runs through a quick 45-day extension of surveillance powers, a Maxwell/Epstein interview update, a ban on Senate prediction-market trading, a dropped gun-charge case against a Booker staffer, and ongoing DHS funding and farm-bill developments.

via Politico|

#iran-war #politics #rand-paul

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

GOP blocks bid to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers, for the fourth time

Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to curb President Trump’s authority to wage war against Iran, voting 52-47 in a largely party-line split; Rand Paul joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while John Fetterman was the lone Democrat in opposition, marking the fourth consecutive defeat for efforts to reassert Congress’s war powers as the Iran conflict drags into its second month and ceases-fire tensions and stalled talks cloud the next steps.

via The New York Times|

#iran-war-powers #john-fetterman #politics

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Rand Paul gates the immigration funding debate

Sen. Rand Paul, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, must decide whether to back a party-line DHS immigration-enforcement package tucked into the budget reconciliation process, a move likely to shape tens of billions for ICE and CBP ahead of a June deadline, while balancing his libertarian-leaning views, Trump-era pressure from party leadership, and his own 2028 presidential bid.

via Politico|

#budget-reconciliation #congress #homeland-security

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Rand Paul signals a 2028 bid as GOP eyes its libertarian lane

Sen. Rand Paul says a 2028 presidential bid is “fifty-fifty,” signaling he aims to carve a libertarian lane within a populist GOP. The live updates also cover a fast-tracked DHS funding stopgap, TSA pay restoration amid the ongoing DHS shutdown, and broader Capitol Hill debates over immigration enforcement and the federal budget.

via Politico|

#2028-election #dhs-funding #gop

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

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

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•4 min saved

Mullin’s DHS bid clears committee amid party-line clash

The Senate Homeland Security Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be the next Homeland Security secretary by an 8-7 vote, in a clash that saw Rand Paul oppose and John Fetterman break with Democrats to back Mullin after tense confirmation hearings.

via Politico|

#confirmation-hearing #homeland-security #mullin

politics2 months ago•15 min saved

Senate panel backs Mullin to head DHS, floor vote in sight

The Senate homeland security committee approved Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, creating a glide path for a full Senate confirmation vote in coming days. Rand Paul opposed the nomination, while Democrat John Fetterman backed Mullin, signaling a likely party-line but potentially bipartisan path to final approval as lawmakers prepare for the floor vote.

via The Guardian|

#confirmation #dhs #mullin

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Mullin’s DHS confirmation tests GOP unity amid heated hearing

Rep. Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead the Department of Homeland Security faced a fiery Senate hearing with Sen. Rand Paul signaling opposition and Democrats remaining skeptical, signaling a rocky path to confirmation though a committee vote is expected and a floor vote could follow next week or a negative recommendation may be used; the update stream also notes defense funding talks over a potential $200 billion package, Kevin Hern’s endorsement for Mullin’s open Senate seat, and other Capitol actions including revisions to Chávez memorial legislation and Bernie Sanders’ push to disapprove Israel arms sales.

via Politico|

#confirmation #dhs #mullin

politics2 months ago•22 min saved

Mullin DHS nomination stays on track despite tense hearing with Rand Paul

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Markwayne Mullin is likely to be confirmed as Homeland Security secretary despite a heated exchange with Rand Paul at a hearing; a committee vote is set for Thursday, with Paul’s support uncertain, though Mullin could win Democratic backing from Sen. John Fetterman, who indicated openness to the nomination.

via Politico|

#confirmation #dhs #mullin