What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security. Sam Gringlas
Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda." Ximena Bustillo
President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump. Carrie Johnson
House to vote after Senate failed to constrain Trump's war in Iran The Senate did not approve a measure to constrain President Trump's actions in Iran the House is set to vote on a similar measure on Thursday. Claudia Grisales
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks about the conflict in the Middle East NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin for his perspective of the conflict in the Middle East and the failed Senate effort to restrain U.S. military actions against Iran. Steve Inskeep
In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages. Selena Simmons-Duffin
A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether. Stephen Fowler
Seattle Mayor Wilson wants to expand tiny house villages — with volunteers’ help Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is beginning to sketch out her vision for expanding homeless shelters in Seattle. Though some big details are unclear, her administration is looking to expand tiny house villages and shelters. Scott Greenstone
Bill barring law enforcement from wearing masks inches closer to becoming Washington law A bill banning law enforcement officers working in Washington state from wearing face coverings looks poised to become law. Sarah Mizes-Tan
Trump faces criticism for not have evacuation plans in place before starting the war As Iranian strikes target U.S. facilities across the Middle East, the State Department races to evacuate thousands of Americans caught in a rapidly evolving war zone. Michele Kelemen
