Here’s What Trump’s New DHS Pick Said About Alex Pretti’s Killing
Sen. Markwayne Mullin and ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s responses were similar following the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents in January.
‘Absolutely Terrifying’: White House Posts Video Of Iran Strikes Mixed With Call Of Duty Clips To Brag About War
“What in the f**k is wrong with you people?” one social media user wrote in response.
Senate Democrats restart energy bill negotiations
Senate Democrats will return to the table to negotiate an energy and infrastructure bill, they announced Thursday night. “After discussions with our colleagues, we have decided to reopen negotiations on permitting reform,” said Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) in a written statement. Whitehouse and Heinrich, the top Democrats on key energy and…
Tucker Carlson’s Love For Trump Is Unconditional — Even Amid Clash Over Iran
The political pundit won’t forsake the president, even after Trump told ABC that “Tucker has lost his way.”
Hegseth on Noem’s ouster: ‘We all serve at the pleasure of the president’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Kristi Noem did an “excellent job” at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), hours after President Trump announced he had tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to replace her. “We all serve at the pleasure of the president,” Hegseth told reporters during a briefing on the ongoing operation in…
Capitol Rioter Pardoned By Trump Gets Life Sentence For Molesting 2 Children
Florida handyman Andrew Paul Johnson, was previously convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Ken Jennings Gives Hilarious Advice To Travelers After Kristi Noem Firing
The “Jeopardy” host ribbed Noem over her infamous TSA airport videos following her sudden ousting from DHS.
Hegseth suggests Iran strikes creating conditions for revolution
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said there will “come a moment” when President Trump or the Iranian people decide to rise up against the country’s government, though he stressed they should not protest during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against the regime. “No one’s done more than President Trump to reopen the opportunity for…
Democratic reps send letter to Patel over fired FBI agents and staff
Two House Democrats are demanding answers from FBI Director Kash Patel about his reported decision last week to fire multiple employees, many of whom allegedly worked in counterintelligence roles. Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) asked Patel in a Wednesday letter to come before the House Homeland Security Committee and explain why he…
Trump Pushes Tucker Carlson Out Of MAGA Movement: ‘Tucker Has Lost His Way’
“Tucker has lost his way,” Trump told journalist Jonathan Karl. “I knew that a long time ago, and he’s not MAGA.”
Four combat firsts as US flexes military might in Iran war
During the first few days of the U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran, the Pentagon has deployed multiple assets for the first time in major combat. Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), said Tuesday in a video on the social platform X that American forces have struck nearly 2,000 Iranian targets,…
Trump praises Delcy Rodríguez after report of US threat to indict her
President Trump praised interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez amid reports that his administration was threatening to indict her if she did not continue to cooperate with the U.S. “Delcy Rodríguez who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginning to flow, and…
Why An Olympic Trans Ban Would Solve Nothing
The International Olympic Committee is preparing to dramatically restrict transgender athletes from participating in the future Games.
DHS funding bill passes the House, with eroding Democratic support
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill Thursday, even as most Democrats defied Republican pressure to end the agency shutdown in light of the Iran conflict. The lower chamber voted 221-209 to pass the bill. Four Democrats joined Republicans in favor of the measure — fewer than those who voted for…
Tillis praises Mullin as Noem’s successor, says he’ll ‘restore competence’ to DHS
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Thursday praised his fellow Senate Republican, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.), as Kristi Noem’s replacement for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, saying Mullin would “restore competence” to the organization. “Senator Markwayne Mullin is a great guy and a great choice to lead DHS, restore competence, and refocus efforts on quickly…
Watch video from Noem’s controversial $220M ad campaign
President Trump on Thursday fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced he will replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), hours after the president reportedly said he did not approve a scrutinized $220 million ad campaign pushed by the secretary. The ad features Noem, donning a cowboy hat on horseback, moving out of a…
Kristi Noem Sparked Outrage For Refusing To Do This 1 Thing — And A Historian Has A Theory Why
An expert points out what was most “egregious” about Noem’s recent testimony.
What we know about Noem’s new ‘Shield of the Americas’ role
President Trump on Thursday said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem would leave her role and be appointed as a special envoy for The Shield of the Americas, bringing her tumultuous tenure atop DHS to an end. Noem faced scrutiny and intense questioning about the fatal shooting deaths of two American citizens by…
How will Oklahoma replace Markwayne Mullin in Senate?
The announcement that President Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to take the helm at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a vacancy for his Senate seat ahead of the midterms. Oklahoma law allows the governor to appoint a replacement to the seat in the event of an unexpected vacancy until the next…
Gas is up 27 cents since Sunday – here’s where it’s even worse
On Sunday, gas was below $3 a gall in 39 states. As of Thursday, only 17 states are below that mark.
Watch live: Hegseth, Centcom commander brief reporters on Iran operation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of the U.S. Central Command, will brief reporters Thursday afternoon on the U.S. military operation in Iran. Hegseth’s remarks come a day after he previewed a major bombing campaign in the Middle East, days after the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Tehran over…
Attorney Fears World Cup ‘Chaos’ After Visa Turmoil Strikes Cuban Baseball Team
Trump’s travel restrictions have thrown a wrench into the World Baseball Classic, and could spell trouble for the biggest soccer event on the globe.
Watch live: Trump welcomes soccer champions Inter Miami to White House
President Trump on Thursday afternoon will welcome MLS champions Inter Miami to the White House. Soccer star Lionel Messi, who has been with the team since 2023, is also expected to attend. Their visit comes less than 100 days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. This year’s highly anticipated tournament is being…
Fetterman says he’ll vote to confirm Mullin as new DHS Secretary
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has been known to buck his party, said he will vote to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary after President Trump announced Thursday he would select Mullin as Kristi Noem’s replacement. “As a member of the Homeland Security Committee + Ranking Member of Subcommittee…
Jeffries welcomes Noem’s ouster but warns it won’t affect DHS funding fight
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Thursday welcomed the ouster of Kristi Noem from atop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but warned that the leadership shake-up won’t soften the Democrats’ demands for reforms at the agency. “A change in personnel is not sufficient. We need a change in policy,” Jeffries told reporters in…