US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended plans to suspend international flights to cities governed by Democrats, claiming it aligns with Congress's mandate, while Democratic senators criticized the proposal as illegal and economically damaging. The Senate panel questioned Mullin's refusal to confirm compliance with court orders, with lawmakers warning the policy could destabilize airspace and harm both blue and red states.