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 Despite resistance from its Republican chair, the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted on March 19 to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination to lead the Department
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., survived a heated Senate committee vote for DHS secretary despite earlier clash with Chair Rand Paul, R-Ky., over past comments and leadership concerns.
Washington — The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a vote before the full chamber as early as next week. In an 8 to 7 vote, the committee advanced Mullin’s nomination. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee’s
A bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship has stalled in the Senate due to fierce opposition. Most Republicans say it’s necessary to ensure election integrity. Most Democrats say it’s an attempt at voter suppression. Despite spanning only two dozen pages, the bill is more nuanced than the surface-level debate indicates, analysts say. The Epoch
California Democrats pursuing a national historical park to honor the activist said they would revise legislation to “respect the victims.”
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) slammed a meeting the House Oversight Committee had with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding the Epstein files on Wednesday, which also upset other Democrats. Ansari, in a video posted to the social platform X on Wednesday night, described her experience in the meeting, saying she…
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)—a legislative branch commission to monitor, investigate, and report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and China—holds a hearing on China’s expanding interests in Latin America at 9:30 a.m. … Original News Source Link – Epoch Times