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Democratic Pushback on DHS Luxury Jets Purchase
Senate Democratic appropriators are questioning Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over the purchase of 12 new planes, including five luxury jets. The move is seen as wasteful spending and a potential misuse of funds.
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The Hill
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The Hill
Senate Democratic appropriators are questioning Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over the purchase of 12 new planes, including “5 extravagant new luxury jets” that have been used by FBI Director Kash Patel and border czar Tom Homan. “These jets were acquired and provided for officials’ u
2026-08-13 17:37 UTC