Washington, March 25 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that Department of Homeland Security employees working “30 days without pay” showed their dedication, vowing to stand with them “365 days” as a funding impasse continues.Mullin made the remarks after being sworn in at the Oval Office by Attorney General Pam Bondi, taking charge of the department at a time of political deadlock over funding in Congress.“I got the privilege of meeting so many of the employee…
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Washington, March 24 (IANS) The US Senate has confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, replacing embattled Kristi Noem, amid the department’s continued shutdown.The upper chamber voted 54-45 to approve 48-year-old Mullin, who has served in the Senate since 2023, following a decade in the House representing the state of Oklahoma. One Republican senator voted against the nomination, and two Democrats supported it.Mullin’s nomination, anno…
Washington, March 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to link voter identification and proof-of-citizenship requirements to a key Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, escalating a political standoff with Democrats over airport disruptions and border security.Speaking at a roundtable in Memphis, Trump said lawmakers should not approve any deal unless it includes what he called the “SAVE America Act”. “Don’t make any deal on anything unless you include vote…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) The US Senate has advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he would replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.The upper chamber advanced the nomination in a 54 to 37 vote on Saturday (local time). A final confirmation vote is likely to take place in the coming days.Mullin, 48, has served in the Senate since 2023 after a decade in the House represe…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Long security lines and growing passenger frustration hit major US airports as the Trump administration moved to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to help ease pressure on the Transportation Security Administration during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.White House border czar Tom Homan told CNN that ICE agents would begin deploying to airports on Monday and would assist with security at entrances and exits to reduce TSA’s burden as staf…
Washington, March 22 (IANS) Air travel across the United States is facing growing disruption as a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has affected airport security operations, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warning of worsening delays and staff shortages.In an interview on ABC News’ This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Duffy said the situation could deteriorate further in the coming days.“I do think it’s going to get much worse,” he said, pointing to …
Washington, March 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Sunday called the Democratic Party “the greatest enemy America has” in a post on his Truth Social platform.“Now with the death of Iran, the greatest enemy America has is the Radical Left, Highly Incompetent, Democrat Party!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.His remarks came amid rising tensions linked to Iran and a prolonged political standoff in Washington.Trump did not explain what he meant by the “death of Iran”. The phrase appea…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said he is willing to pay the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel amid an ongoing funding impasse in the US that is affecting airport operations.Taking to social media platform X, Musk said, “I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country.”The remark comes at …
Washington, March 19 (IANS) A tense US Senate hearing for Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin underscored growing concerns over domestic security, law enforcement powers, and rising threats — issues that carry direct implications for Indian American communities in the United States. During Mullen’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday (Local time), Senators repeatedly warned that “the threats to our nation have never been higher,” as they cited recent attacks, cyber intrusio…
Washington, March 19 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin said he supports legal immigration but will push for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.Testifying before the Senate on Wednesday (local time), Mullin drew a clear line between legal and illegal migration. He said the system must continue to work for those who follow the rules.“We do have naturalisation ceremonies Monday through Friday in this country,” he said. “We’re going to continue working with…