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 …

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?

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Shapiro leans into support for Israel amid Iran war  —  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 …

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 …

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.

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.