MarkWayne Mullin

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old undocumented immigrant and construction worker, was fatally shot by ICE officers during an attempted vehicle stop in Houston. The Department of Homeland Security claims he rammed an ICE vehicle and weaponized it before being shot, while immigration advocates and officials dispute this account. An internal DHS investigation and FBI probe into the incident are underway.

David Streever, a U.S. citizen, sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in response to an email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, sent after an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good during a protest, criticized the director as 'a monstrous human being' and compared him to a Nazi leader. Streever claims his First Amendment rights were violated, and his case is supported by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

David Streever, a U.S. citizen, sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in June to deliver a warning over an email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, sent in January, criticized Todd Lyons for the agency's handling of an incident where an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good during a demonstration. Streever's lawsuit claims the agency violated his First Amendment rights, with his legal team arguing the email was protected political speech.

A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers visited his home in response to a critical email he sent to the agency's former acting director. The email, which referenced a Nazi leader and called the director a 'monstrous human being,' led to a warning from ICE. The lawsuit claims First Amendment violations, and another individual was similarly warned for online criticism of ICE.

A New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over federal officers visiting his home with a warning related to a critical email he sent to ICE's former acting director. The email, referencing a Nazi leader, called the director a 'monstrous human being' and was claimed to violate his First Amendment rights. Federal agents also attempted to confront him at a New York City hotel.

Minnesota experienced widespread arrests and deportations under ICE's Operation Metro Surge, with 5,000 people detained and $700 million in lost revenue. The operations, criticized for violating constitutional amendments and international human rights laws, targeted cities with large immigrant populations and resulted in nearly 200,000 arrests nationwide by early 2026.

The U.S. is building a 'smart wall' along the Mexico border with $46 billion in funding, combining physical barriers and advanced technology like sensors and cameras. Critics argue it militarizes the border and harms communities, while officials claim it enhances surveillance and frees agents for other tasks.

A federal audit found that only 25% of $14 billion in federal funds for Puerto Rico's power grid after Hurricane Maria has been disbursed nearly a decade later. Chronic delays include slow vegetation clearing, project review challenges, and Puerto Rico's financial struggles, with Luma Energy facing legal disputes over power management.

A federal audit found that only 25% of $14 billion in federal funds obligated for Puerto Rico's power grid recovery after Hurricane Maria has been disbursed nearly a decade later. Chronic blackouts and delays in infrastructure projects persist, with only 400 miles of planned transmission lines cleared using federal funds as of February 2026.

President Trump will not attend the United States' match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will lead the government delegation to the game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Trump has not attended any World Cup matches yet but is expected at the July 19 final in New Jersey. Other Cabinet officials have represented the U.S. at prior matches.

Trump administration budget chief Russell Vought indicated openness to re-staffing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) following personnel cuts. CISA director Markwayne Mullin requested hiring 600 additional personnel, though Vought noted no formal request had been received and emphasized the complexity of federal hiring processes.

President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Richard 'Lance' Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency tasked with carrying out mass deportation campaigns. Schroyer’s nomination follows a Supreme Court decision allowing deportation of 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, and requires Senate confirmation. He has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and worked with Oklahoma's 287g program to assist federal immigration enforcement.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin defended ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, suggesting they can apply for residency, temporary visas, or return home with federal financial assistance. The Supreme Court upheld the decision, which immigration advocates in New York and legal experts condemned as harmful, arguing it ignores the dangers of returning to unstable home countries.

President Donald Trump has nominated Richard 'Lance' Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Schroyer’s nomination follows a Supreme Court decision enabling deportations of Haitians and Syrians, and he must be confirmed by the Senate. Schroyer has 29 years of law enforcement experience and advised Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

President Donald Trump nominated Richard “Lance” Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Schroyer will need Senate confirmation and has law enforcement experience, including work on the 287g immigration enforcement program.

The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions on cases involving Donald Trump's claims of presidential power as it concludes its term. Joe Biden criticized Trump for diminishing America's global standing, while Trump delivered remarks at a Democratic party event. Escalating Iran-US tensions and Homeland Security's response to a Supreme Court decision on immigrant protections are also highlighted.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and CNN's Jake Tapper debated deportations to Haiti following a Supreme Court ruling allowing the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Tapper highlighted safety concerns in Haiti, citing violence and displacement, while Mullin argued TPS was not intended to be permanent and stated deportation flights could operate despite travel restrictions.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals in the U.S. The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of this decision.

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that migrants on temporary protected status (TPS) should seek permanent residence or leave the country following a Supreme Court ruling that removed TPS protections from over 350,000 immigrants. The decision may enable deportations of Haitian and Syrian migrants to their home countries, which face conflict and destitution.

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that migrants on temporary protected status should seek permanent residency or leave following a Supreme Court ruling that removed humanitarian protections from over 350,000 immigrants. The decision could enable deportations to countries like Haiti and Syria, which face conflict and poverty.

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, an Oklahoma law enforcement official, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience, including roles as an Oklahoma state trooper and Marine, and has worked with ICE's 287(g) program. The nomination aligns with the administration's focus on immigration enforcement, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin endorsing Schroyer's operational expertise.

President Donald Trump has nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE). Markwayne Mullin, the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary, endorsed the nomination, highlighting Schroyer's law enforcement background and experience in Oklahoma.

Trump is nominating Lance Schroyer to be ICE director. Schroyer currently serves as a senior advisor to the Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a law enforcement veteran from Oklahoma, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer replaces Acting Director David Venturella and is praised for his operational experience and 287g law enforcement partnerships. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin endorsed the nomination and urged Senate confirmation.

President Donald Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, an Oklahoma law enforcement veteran with 29 years of experience, to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer will replace Acting Director David Venturella and has been praised by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his operational experience in removing illegal aliens through the 287g program.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE). The nomination follows the resignation of former ICE director Todd Lyons and interim leadership by David Venturella. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised Schroyer's nomination, emphasizing his law enforcement experience and alignment with the President's immigration priorities.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next ICE director. The nomination follows Todd Lyons' resignation and David Venturella's tenure as acting head. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former Oklahoma congressman, praised Schroyer's nomination on X.

Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee are pressuring Secretary Markwayne Mullin to provide a list of contracts signed by his predecessor that Mullin plans to cancel. Mullin had pledged to submit the list but has not done so yet, leading to frustration among Democrats.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the president has met with a potential nominee for the CISA director position. The agency plans to hire 600 additional staff once a new director is confirmed. The White House has not yet announced the nominee.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin claims the primary border wall will be completed by next year, but only 10% of the planned wall is finished, requiring a construction pace of over 13 miles per week. Challenges include lawsuits, land access negotiations, and delays typical of large projects, with current progress at 2.6 miles per week. CBP has filed eminent domain lawsuits to secure private land and adjusted the wall's route after local pushback.

The Trump administration is constructing a border wall across a 62-mile stretch of the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation in Arizona, which the tribe calls a 'land grab.' The Tohono O’odham filed a lawsuit against federal officials, arguing the wall violates their sovereignty and disrupts their cultural practices.

The U.S. delegation in Seattle includes HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and White House FIFA World Cup Task Force czar Andrew Giuliani. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the U.S.'s first match against Paraguay.

Social Circle, Georgia, announced the Department of Homeland Security canceled plans to convert a warehouse into a large immigration detention center. The cancellation is part of a broader reversal under new homeland security director Markwayne Mullin in Trump administration efforts to expand detention capacity using warehouses.

The small town of Social Circle in Georgia announced that the Department of Homeland Security has canceled plans to convert a warehouse into a large immigration detention center. This decision is part of a broader reversal of Trump administration efforts to expand detention capacity by repurposing warehouses, following a $1 billion investment in the initiative.

Federal prosecutors charged 15 people tied to Minneapolis-based antifa groups with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer. A law professor noted the indictment's evidence varies in strength against the 15 defendants, while defense attorneys called the charges political persecution.

Cameron Hamilton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead FEMA, faces Senate questions as he seeks to lead an agency under scrutiny. Hamilton previously served as FEMA's temporary head in 2025 but was fired after defending the agency's existence. His nomination comes amid shifting administration stances on FEMA's future and challenges including staff departures and operational hurdles.

Warner warned of potential cuts and staffing gaps at CISA in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, urging the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize the agency and fund the MS-ISAC.

Kevin Hern, a Republican representative in Oklahoma, won the Senate primary and emphasized the need for Congress to pass the SAVE Act, a voter ID and citizenship verification bill stalled in the Senate. Hern, endorsed by Donald Trump, attributed voter support to his alignment with Trump's policies and his work ethic, referencing his background as a McDonald’s franchise owner.

Rep. Kevin Hern is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Oklahoma. The race was triggered after Markwayne Mullin vacated his Senate seat to join President Trump’s Cabinet. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong to fill the vacancy.

Voting officials express concerns that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may undermine election integrity in 2024. Gary Berntsen, a former CIA operative, promoted debunked claims of Venezuelan election interference, which DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin supported. Election officials now distrust DHS, avoiding data sharing due to fears of misuse.