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Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Tom Homan confirms ICE to be at airports starting Monday … Homan's announcement comes as congressional Democrats continue to decline to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless Republicans and the administration agree to significant changes to ICE.
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NBC News:
Tom Homan says ICE agents will assist at crowded airport security points amid TSA staffing shortages — The White House border czar said he did not believe agents would perform security screenings like monitoring X-ray machines. — White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that ICE agents …
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Erica L. Green / New York Times:
ICE to Augment Security at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Border Czar Says — Tom Homan, President Trump's chief border official, said plans were being drawn up to send immigration and customs agents to U.S. airports. — Tom Homan, the White House border czar, confirmed on Sunday …
Riane Lumer / CNN:
Immigration agents deploying to airports under border czar as TSA staffing falls short
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Garrett Downs / CNBC:
ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan
ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports on Monday: Homan
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Aysha Bagchi / USA Today:
Trump says he will send ICE agents to airports if TSA funding stalls
Trump says he will send ICE agents to airports if TSA funding stalls
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Phil Klay / New York Times:
Trump Has Made a Fundamental Miscalculation about Iran — I have plenty of complaints about the war I served in two decades ago: the Iraq war was ill-conceived, hubristic and marred by poor leadership at the highest level. But I did know why I was there. What exactly do our service members think we're trying to do in Iran?
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Associated Press:
Live updates: Trump says US will ‘obliterate’ Iran's power plants if it doesn't open Strait of Hormuz — Israel has destroyed a bridge on the southern Lebanese coastal highway over the strategic Litani River. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expanded the military's list of targets …
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Leonie Cater / Politico:
Tehran strikes near Israeli nuclear center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants
Tehran strikes near Israeli nuclear center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants
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Politico:
Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target areas near nuclear research center
Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target areas near nuclear research center
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Axios:
Trump's team game planning for potential Iran peace talks
Trump's team game planning for potential Iran peace talks
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Reuters:
Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade
Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade
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G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
CNN's “100% MAGA Trump approval” segment omits key nuance for virality — This is my weekly Sunday roundup of new political data published over the last seven days. — Leading off: CNN ran a viral segment this week in which a very energetic Harry Enten, the network's “Chief Data Analyst …
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Kathleen Hunter / Axios:
Senate votes to advance Mullin's nomination to lead DHS — The Senate voted 54-37 on Sunday to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security. … - Mullin, a first-term senator, won approval from the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee …
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Jordain Carney / Politico:
Senate advances Mullin's DHS nomination … Paul used the start of the hearing to criticize Mullin for previously calling him a “snake” and for saying he understood why one of his neighbors attacked Paul in 2017. But GOP leaders quickly said they still expected Mullin to be confirmed …
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Hailey Branson-Potts / Los Angeles Times:
More than half a million ballots seized by top GOP candidate in California governor's race — 6 min Click here to listen to this article — Bianco's investigation, which includes all the ballots cast in Riverside County in November, raises questions about how he would handle …
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Nick Corasaniti / New York Times:
The Supreme Court Could Make It Harder to Vote by Mail in the Midterms
The Supreme Court Could Make It Harder to Vote by Mail in the Midterms
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Politico:
Trump voters' affordability agita — With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco, Irie Sentner and Makayla Gray — Good Sunday morning. This is Adam Wren and Erin Doherty. — IN MEMORIAM — Robert Mueller, who became a household name during the first Trump administration as the special counsel …
Tim Balk / New York Times:
Andy Beshear Delivers a Scathing Attack on JD Vance in Ohio, Stoking 2028 Tensions — Mr. Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, sharply criticized Mr. Vance as both angle for potential presidential runs. — Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky on Saturday excoriated Vice President JD Vance as the …
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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’ — Scott Bessent said “all options” were on the table to secure Kharg Island. — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended strikes …
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Shapiro leans into support for Israel on podcast tour — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is leaning into his support for Israel as the war in Iran escalates and as speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run grows. — In recent interviews with progressive podcast hosts …
Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Cuba's deputy foreign minister says its military is preparing for possible ‘aggression’ from the U.S. — The Cuban official insisted that negotiations on regime change were not on the table amid talks with the U.S. — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE — Cuba's deputy foreign minister said Saturday …
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Tony Czuczka / Bloomberg:
Cuba Says Its Military Is Prepared as Trump's Threats Multiply
Cuba Says Its Military Is Prepared as Trump's Threats Multiply
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Sudiksha Kochi / The Hill:
Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential attendance problems as major bills loom — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is grappling with an attendance issue as lawmakers begin to prioritize the 2026 midterms, potentially complicating the passage of key measures in the months ahead.
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Jonathan Cohn / The Bulwark:
Trump Destroyed the EV Industry, Just When We Need It Most — Those gas guzzlers he loves sound a lot less appealing when filling them costs $4 a gallon. — ∙ Paid — GENERAL MOTORS JUST ROLLED OUT A CAR that's perfect for the moment. It's the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt—a relatively cheap …
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Anthony Salvanto / CBS News:
Iran war, rising gas prices fuel economic concerns; most say conflict not going well, don't want regime left in power, CBS News poll finds — Add CBS News on Google — When gauging a war, Americans consider at least two important things: what the goals are overseas and its impact back home.
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David Smith / The Guardian:
‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says — Leon Panetta calls president ‘naive’ over strait of Hormuz closure and says ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’ — Donald Trump is stuck between “a rock and a hard place” after three weeks of war in Iran and …
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
The Mojtaba mystery: CIA searches for signs of Iran's new leader
The Mojtaba mystery: CIA searches for signs of Iran's new leader
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