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Rep. Norman to Newsmax: Noem 'Did a Good Job' Leading DHS
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told Newsmax on Thursday that Kristi Noem "did a good job" leading the Department of Homeland Security before President Donald Trump nominatedSen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to take over the post.
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Michigan GOP Seeks Permitless Concealed Carry Change
Michigan House Republicans are pushing legislation that would let residents carry concealed handguns without first obtaining a state permit.
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Sen. Mullin Celebrates Nomination as DHS Secretary
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said he was grateful for his nomination to be the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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401(k) Hardship Withdrawals Surge
The share of Americans dipping into workplace retirement plans for emergency cash rose again last year, with Vanguard reporting that 6% of workers in its 401(k) plans took a hardship withdrawal in 2025, up from 5% in 2024.
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House Narrowly Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution in Early Test of Trump Strategy
The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday to halt President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, a rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad.It's the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure...
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Report: Fuel Price Spike Triggers White House Alarm
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has asked advisers to bring proposals to the Oval Office for reducing gasoline prices, which rose 11 cents overnight amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, according to two energy industry executives familiar with the discussions.
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Top Dems: Noem Ouster Not Enough to End DHS Shutdown
Top congressional Democrats said Thursday that the departure of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary will not be enough to secure their support for funding the Department of Homeland Security.
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Trump: I 'Fired' Anthropic 'Like Dogs' Over Pentagon Dispute
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he "fired" artificial intelligence company Anthropic "like dogs" after the firm refused to grant the Pentagon full access to its technology, declaring the company is now "in trouble."
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Rick Santorum to Newsmax: Noem Shift Political, Not Performance Based
Former Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Rick Santorum told Newsmax on Thursday that President Donald Trump's decision to remove Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary was more of a political move and that Trump was satisfied overall with her performance.
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Mass. Gov. Healey Defends Dunkin' as Kennedy Targets Sugary Drinks
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has fired back at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he singled out Dunkin' and Starbucks over high-sugar coffee drinks, posting a defiant image on social media with the message "Come and take it."
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Texas' Paxton Ties US Senate Race Exit to Voting Bill Passage
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would consider dropping out of the state's Republican U.S. Senate primary if Senate leadership agrees to abolish the filibuster and pass what he called the "SAVE America Act."
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Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Bill, Extending Shutdown
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican-backed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of fiscal 2026, extending the agency's shutdown into a fourth week.
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Noem: Looking Forward to Security Role After Reassignment
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday she is looking forward to a new role overseeing a Western Hemisphere security initiative and touted her accomplishments after more than a year leading one of the toughest jobs in the Trump administration.
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More Than 20 States Sue Over New Trump Tariffs
Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump's new global tariffs Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
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Kristi Noem's Disastrous Tenure at DHS: Mayhem, Waste and Abuse
President Donald Trump's decision to remove Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared abrupt - but came after months of escalating controversies surrounding her leadership of DHS.
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Trump Picks Sen. Mullin to Replace Noem at DHS
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he is tapping Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to serve as the next secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will move into a new role overseeing a Western Hemisphere security initiative. Trump said Mullin will ...
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Rep. Pat Fallon to Newsmax: War Powers Limits Would 'Hamstring' Trump on Iran
Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Thursday that President Donald Trump should be given the "latitude" needed to carry out military objectives against Iran, arguing that congressional efforts to limit the commander in chief's authority...
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Report: Bessent Raises Concerns on Housing Bill Before Backing Trump Priority
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent privately raised concerns about parts of a bipartisan Senate housing bill before publicly endorsing it, highlighting divisions among Republicans as Congress moves forward on a major housing affordability push.
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Rep. Emmer to Newsmax: Minnesota AG Should Be Disbarred
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on Thursday cited newly surfaced whistleblower claims and an alleged audio recording involving Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison as Republicans intensify scrutiny of the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
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Panel Reviewing WH Ballroom Project Will Vote April 2
A federal panel reviewing President Donald Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House has set April 2 for a final vote on the project, the chairman said as the agency prepared to give additional consideration to the construction plans.
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House GOP Leaders Urge Gonzales to Drop Reelection
House Republican leaders are urging Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to abandon his reelection bid after he admitted to an affair with a former aide who later died by suicide. In a joint statement on Thursday, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., Whip Tom Emmer ...
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Sen. Ernst to Newsmax: War Powers Resolution 'Unfounded'
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, told Newsmax on Thursday she voted against a Senate war powers resolution targeting the president's actions against Iran, calling the measure "unfounded."
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Trump: I Knew Nothing About $200M Border Ads
President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he did not sign off on a $200 million border security advertising campaign featuring U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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Report: Trump Angry After Noem Hearings, Mullin Considered as DHS Chief
President Donald Trump is reportedly privately furious with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she suggested during Senate testimony that he approved a $220 million taxpayer-funded advertising campaign.
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Trump: Paxton Runoff Decision Could Cost Endorsement
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's decision to remain in the Republican Senate primary runoff could affect his forthcoming endorsement in the race.