As U.S. military operations against Iran escalate, Homeland Security and FBI officials announce heightened domestic surveillance and counterterrorism measures to preempt potential retaliatory threats on American soil.
Senators are closing in on a potential agreement to end the Homeland Security funding impasse, aiming to pay TSA workers and avert travel snarls while sidestepping direct funding for ICE's contentious enforcement arm—a compromise that leaves the core immigration dispute unresolved.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Homeland Security Secretary, but the agency's funding remains stalled as Democrats demand ICE reforms and President Trump links a deal to voter ID legislation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a series of pointed social media posts targeting outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, using AI-generated imagery to amplify his criticism following her dismissal by former President Trump.
Senator Markwayne Mullin, recently confirmed to lead the Department of Homeland Security, faces renewed scrutiny over a resurfaced video where he threatened a teenager with violence. The footage, tied to a 'Christian nationalist' group, fuels concerns about temperament and ideology shaping border and immigration enforcement.
Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, continue to withhold Department of Homeland Security funding over ICE reform demands, despite recent domestic security incidents raising bipartisan alarms.
President Donald Trump announced a major cabinet reshuffle, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem departing her role and Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma nominated as her successor, effective March 31, 2026.
In a move highlighting shifting political alliances, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has declared his support for the confirmation of Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, following President Trump's abrupt cabinet reshuffle.
In a swift move following contentious congressional testimony, President Trump has replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, a staunch ally with a background in mixed martial arts and business but limited national security experience.
Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination for Homeland Security Secretary faced intense questioning over his past confrontational behavior, with Senator Rand Paul leading the charge on whether the Oklahoma Republican has 'anger issues.'
As Corey Lewandowski departs the Department of Homeland Security, current and former officials describe a shadow leadership structure where the former Trump campaign manager, rumored to be romantically involved with then-Secretary Kristi Noem, directed operations and influenced contracts without official authority.
The abrupt removal of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary follows a tenure marked by internal strife, policy controversies, and personal scandal, with administration sources indicating her departure was long overdue.
Senior House Democrats have demanded the Department of Homeland Security preserve all records related to Corey Lewandowski, a Trump ally and special advisor to former Secretary Kristi Noem, amid allegations he operated as an unauthorized 'shadow chief-of-staff' and may have influenced contracts while maintaining private business interests.
Facing mounting criticism and potential impeachment, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is reportedly considering a return to South Dakota politics, with a potential primary challenge against Senator Mike Rounds.
Senate and House Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have reconciled their differences, presenting a consolidated set of proposed reforms for the Department of Homeland Security as a critical funding deadline looms.
A four-day partial government shutdown concluded Tuesday as President Trump signed a stopgap funding package, following a razor-thin House vote that underscored deep political divisions, particularly over Homeland Security funding.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a policy requiring his personal sign-off on contracts exceeding $100,000, a move aimed at cutting bureaucracy and accelerating procurement after complaints of delays.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has overturned a policy instituted by his predecessor, Kristi Noem, which mandated his personal sign-off on thousands of contracts and grants. The move aims to cut bureaucratic delays that hampered disaster response and routine operations.
Fox News correspondent recalls Sen. Markwayne Mullin's near-physical confrontation with a union witness during his confirmation hearing analysis, as Democrats signal tough scrutiny ahead.
In a tense meeting during a partial government shutdown, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced off with Rep. Delia Ramirez, a Democrat who has demanded her impeachment. The clash centered on immigration enforcement tactics and detention conditions.
