Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, her first endorsement in a contested Senate primary this midterm cycle. The move puts her at odds with Chuck Schumer, who is backing Rep. Haley Stevens.
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A federal judge blocked major parts of President Trump’s executive order directing the creation of federal voter citizenship lists and restricting Postal Service delivery of absentee ballots. The ruling says voter eligibility remains a power reserved to the states.
A Boston federal judge blocked parts of President Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting, including a proposed federal system for verifying ballot recipients. The administration is expected to appeal as related lawsuits continue in Washington, D.C.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee narrowly voted 8 to 7 to advance Senator Markwayne Mullin’s nomination as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a full Senate vote soon. The confirmation process was marked by tension, with Republican Senator Rand Paul opposing Mullin over concerns about his temperament and past remarks, while Democratic Senator John Fetterman broke ranks to support him. Mullin, praised by President Trump as a “MAGA Warrior,” emphasized his commitment to strong leadership and restoring confidence in DHS amid ongoing challenges.
Senator Markwayne Mullin faced a contentious confirmation hearing for his nomination as Homeland Security Secretary, marked by sharp exchanges with Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul, who questioned Mullin’s temperament and past remarks. Mullin defended his comments without apologizing, pledged to set aside partisan differences, and acknowledged some past statements were premature while standing by others. Despite concerns from Democrats and signs of GOP division, Mullin is expected to secure confirmation given the Republican Senate majority.
Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for a confirmation hearing to become the next Secretary of Homeland Security, facing scrutiny over past remarks and concerns about his readiness to lead amid ongoing departmental challenges. While Republican supporters praised Mullin’s experience and work ethic, Democrats expressed reservations about his ability to address issues such as immigration enforcement reforms, funding impasses, and agency misconduct. The committee’s recommendation will move Mullin’s nomination to the full Senate, where a simple majority vote is needed for confirmation.
Michigan Senator Gary Peters has announced he will not seek reelection, sparking discussions about potential candidates for his Senate seat. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who recently moved to Michigan, confirmed he would not run for the Senate or governorship, though he left open the possibility of a future presidential bid. Buttigieg expressed confidence in the Democratic Party's candidate pool in Michigan and committed to supporting their efforts, setting the stage for a competitive race as the party looks to other potential candidates.
Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security Committee released a report accusing federal law enforcement agencies of failing to properly analyze intelligence that showed the potential for violence on January 6, 2021. The report found that the agencies had misjudged or misread the risks, and had issued warnings too slowly and passively, leading to a failure of imagination similar to the one described by the 9/11 Commission. The report also highlighted specific threats of violence and accused the FBI and DHS intelligence analysts of “finger pointing” in the aftermath of the tragedy.