Politics
Trump Administration Faces Political Challenges
President Trump is facing multiple political challenges, including a sweetheart settlement with his Justice Department and potential force-feeding of ICE detainees. Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has drawn up plans to halt international flight processing in sanctuary cities.
Coverage timeline — 5 articles
The Hill
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said late Tuesday he is “drawing up plans” to end the processing of international flights in left-leaning cities, pointing to protests outside an immigration detention center in New Jersey as rationale. Mullin’s comments follow weekend protests at Delaney
2026-05-27 14:13 UTC
The Hill
White House border czar Tom Homan on Tuesday said migrants in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainment engaging in hunger strikes will be force-fed food "if it gets bad enough." Homan addressed the issue in an interview with Fox News's Laura Ingraham, referring to the detained migra
2026-05-27 14:23 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday morning will convene his Cabinet at the White House as questions swirl around peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and the fragile ceasefire. U.S. and Iranian officials are reportedly edging closer to an agreement to end hostilities in the region, reopen the Strait of H
2026-05-27 14:26 UTC
The Hill
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took a swing at his former Senate colleagues over two notable incidents involving his department and Democratic lawmakers in the last year. Mullin was responding to a Tuesday post on the social platform X from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)
2026-05-27 14:29 UTC
The Hill
Trump and Blanche are working both sides of the street, and it’s all about money and power.
2026-05-27 14:30 UTC