Politics
Homeland Security faces political backlash
The Department of Homeland Security is facing criticism for attacking a Democratic congressional candidate and for hiding detainees, raising concerns about constitutional rights. Secretary Markwayne Mullin has also criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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The Hill
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin bashed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday for his response to a recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) involved shooting in the city. Mullin said Mamdani’s public statements are dangerous and that he is performing “political theater
2026-10-09 17:07 UTC
Axios
The Department of Homeland Security is coming under fire for publicly attacking Democratic congressional candidate Janelle Stelson less than a month before the midterm election.Why it matters
2026-10-09 17:13 UTC