In his opening statement, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the committee, claimed Gabbard’s office is falling short in protecting U.S. elections from foreign interference, accusing Gabbard of an “organized effort to misuse her national security powers to interfere in domestic politics … and provide a pretext for the president’s unconstitutional efforts
A testy exchange between fellow Republicans will not be fatal, the majority leader said.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks with reporters after Senate luncheons in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Tuesday that Republicans would criticize Democrats in the upcoming Midterm elections for not backing the SAVE America Act election bill, saying it’s a popular way to protect
President Trump hasn’t made up his mind yet on whether he wants to send American forces into Iran and seize the country’s nuclear material, which would be a very dangerous operation, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. In private conversations, he has told people close to him: “I have a lot of decisions
President Trump highlighted the Border Patrol union's backing of Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma for the role of Homeland Security secretary.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) testifies during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 18, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) called for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to be restored during his confirmation hearing on March 18. Mullin spoke during his
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) testifies during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 18, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) called for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to be restored during his confirmation hearing on March 18. Mullin spoke during his