As incoming Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces confirmation, resurfaced comments reveal his endorsement of physical discipline for his children. In a video from October 2023, Mullin, a father of six and former MMA fighter, spoke to a group aiming to elect “Godly people” to local office. He recounted spanking his children and threatening his daughter’s boyfriend, stating, “If I ever see you kiss her in front of me, I’m dragging your face across the asphalt.” Mullin also shared anecdotes about physically disciplining his daughters, noting they would forgive him shortly after, and described his son’s self-punishing reactions to discipline.
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President Trump has characterized news coverage of the Iran war as “criminal” and “unpatriotic,” and the FCC chairman has threatened broadcast licenses. In response, it is urged that readers support journalism that provides accountability for those in power by becoming a HuffPost member.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has dismissed claims that Iran launched long-range missiles at a joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, labeling the accusations an “Israeli false flag” attack. He highlighted NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s inability to confirm the claim as evidence of the world’s exhaustion with such disinformation. While US media reported on the alleged launches, both UK officials stated the missiles did not reach their target. If confirmed, such an attack would demonstrate Iran’s possession of intercontinental ballistic missiles, a capability Iran has previously stated it intentionally limited.
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President Donald Trump has reportedly blocked a proposed plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security and pay Transportation Security Administration agents. The plan, suggested by Republican Senators John Kennedy and Ted Cruz, would have funded DHS while excluding ICE, with a subsequent reconciliation bill to address ICE funding. This approach aimed to bypass Democratic opposition by utilizing a simple majority vote for the ICE bill. President Trump has indicated a preference for a deal that includes the “SAVE AMERICA ACT,” a bill focused on election reform, and has expressed strong opposition to any deal with Democrats that does not align with his priorities.
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The family of abuse survivor Virginia Giuffre has returned to Zorro Ranch, now renamed St. Rafael, to demand accountability for crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. A bipartisan Truth Commission has been launched in New Mexico to investigate the full scope of his activities on the property, spurred by renewed interest following the release of Epstein’s documents and a tip-off suggesting murders occurred there. While investigators have searched the ranch and used specialized dogs, no human remains have been found, and non-disclosure agreements with substantial penalties were reportedly used to silence ranch workers. The commission aims to produce a comprehensive record of the abuses, acknowledging the challenges posed by the passage of time and potential failures in past law enforcement.
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Reports indicate a Russian serviceman from the 102nd Motor Rifle Regiment transmitted real-time coordinates of his unit to Ukrainian forces over an approximately 80-day period. This intelligence sharing allegedly resulted in significant Russian casualties, including up to 150 fatalities and around 50 wounded, as well as the destruction of equipment. The 19-year-old conscript, who was reportedly an untrained UAV operator, later defected to Ukrainian-held territory. This incident occurred amidst reports of Russian command’s failed attempts to identify and counter the ongoing information leaks.
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It appears that China has been actively engaged in extensive mapping of the ocean floor, an endeavor that many interpret as preparation for potential submarine warfare with the United States. This comprehensive charting of the seabed, particularly in strategic areas, suggests a deliberate strategy to understand the underwater terrain with a level of detail that could prove crucial in naval engagements. While the exact motivations remain subject to interpretation, the sheer scale of this mapping operation points towards a significant military objective, especially considering the vast, uncharted nature of most of Earth’s oceanic surfaces, estimated at around 80%.
The military applications of such detailed ocean floor mapping are undeniable, even if proponents try to downplay them.… Continue reading
A plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and ensure TSA workers received pay by the end of the week was reportedly rejected by President Trump. Senators John Kennedy and Ted Cruz proposed a two-step approach: accepting Democrats’ offer to reopen the rest of DHS while separately passing ICE funding through reconciliation, bypassing Democratic votes. Trump, however, allegedly instructed them to make “No deals with the Democrats,” despite the operational disruptions, including significant TSA worker absences and airport delays, continuing. This revelation comes after previous reports of similar proposals being shot down by the President, who also linked any DHS deal to the passage of his proof-of-citizenship voting bill, the SAVE Act.
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Following drone activity, Amazon Web Services’ Bahrain data center has experienced its second disruption since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, raising concerns about the physical security of critical digital infrastructure. The strikes caused structural damage, power disruptions, and triggered fire suppression systems, leading to prolonged recovery efforts and prompting AWS to advise customers to activate disaster recovery plans. This incident mirrors a previous severe outage in the UAE region earlier in March, which Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for, stating the data centers supported U.S. military and intelligence networks.
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The United States is pressuring Ukraine, alongside Russia, to withdraw its forces from Donetsk Oblast. According to sources, if no progress is made, the US may disengage from negotiations and focus on military operations in Iran. This push stems from a desire to advance discussions initiated at the Anchorage meeting between Trump and Putin, which currently impedes genuine negotiation with Ukraine. Despite attempts by Ukraine to steer the conversation towards economic zones, the US consistently reiterates the demand for withdrawal from Donbas, offering security guarantees in exchange.
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