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.) is one step closer to being the next head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate advanced the 48-year-old’s nomination on
A U.S. flag at a U.S. Embassy building in this file photo. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Department of State on March 22 again advised American citizens around the world to “exercise increased caution,” renewing a worldwide caution alert that was issued by the agency in late February amid concerns about the Iran
A U.S. flag at a U.S. Embassy building in this file photo. Adek Berry/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Department of State on March 22 again advised American citizens around the world to “exercise increased caution,” renewing a worldwide caution alert that was issued by the agency in late February amid concerns about the Iran
Smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack by Iran on March 11, 2026. Handout/Royal Thai Navy/AFP via Getty Images Iran will move to shut down the entire Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with his threats to hit Iranian energy facilities,
Cargo vessel, Ali 25, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, on March 22, 2026. Getty Images/Getty Images Iran will move to shut down the entire Strait of Hormuz if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with his threats to hit Iranian energy facilities, the nation’s
The Senate continues consideration of the House message on S. 1383, the legislative vehicle for the SAVE Act, at 12 p.m. ET on March 22, with potential roll call votes on related amendments and a motion to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at 1
The Senate continues consideration of the House message on S. 1383, the legislative vehicle for the SAVE Act, at 12 p.m. ET on March 22, with potential roll call votes on related amendments and a motion to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security at 1