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Mar 18, 2026 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs advanced Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead DHS on a near party-line vote despite allegations he condoned political violence Corroborated Institutions and Governance
A Senate committee advanced a contested cabinet nominee whose confirmation raised questions about accountability and leadership at a major federal agency.
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- Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead Department of Homeland Security — The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted on March 20, 2026, to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security on a near party-line vote. Eight of nine Republicans supported the nomination; Rand Paul dissented. One Democrat, John Fetterman, voted in favor; six opposed. The committee's top Democrat, Gary Peters, criticized Mullin for failing to be forthright and transparent, and for appearing to condone political violence. Mullin's nomination now proceeds to a full Senate vote, where Republicans hold sufficient numbers for confirmation.
- Fetterman casts decisive committee vote to advance Mullin nomination for DHS secretary — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) cast the deciding vote in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 20, 2026, to advance Republican Markwayne Mullin's nomination as Department of Homeland Security secretary. Fetterman was the sole Democrat to join seven Republicans in supporting the nomination, which faced Democratic opposition over allegations that Mullin had encouraged political violence. The vote prompted calls from fellow Pennsylvania Democrats for Fetterman's resignation and criticism that he had abandoned party and constituent interests.
- Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing for Department of Homeland Security — Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on March 18, 2026. He defended the administration's mass deportation agenda while striking a more diplomatic tone than his predecessor. Mullin expressed regret for past inflammatory comments about a US citizen killed by immigration agents and acknowledged mistakes in his public statements. The hearing was contentious, with committee chair Rand Paul demanding explanations for Mullin's past hostile remarks toward him. Democrats pressed Mullin on his truthfulness regarding claimed combat experience, his willingness to enforce immigration at polling places, and his commitment to constitutional limits on executive power. The committee scheduled a vote for the following day.
- Trump nominates Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary; senator claims undisclosed overseas military-adjacent experience — Donald Trump selected Oklahoma Republican senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin, who never served in the U.S. military, has repeatedly made cryptic public statements suggesting combat or overseas security experience, claiming "special assignments outside of DoD" and referencing war zones. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Mullin confirmed he had never traveled abroad except for vacation or mission work, contradicting his earlier implications. His office later clarified the "overseas" work involved Christian mission activities with returning troops.
- Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary; Fema restructuring and staffing concerns raised — Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary, testified before the Senate during his confirmation hearing. He pledged to restructure rather than eliminate Fema, revoke Noem's $100,000 expenditure review policy, and appoint a qualified Fema director. However, he declined to commit to reversing Fema staff cuts, suggesting some agencies are "bloated," and reiterated that states should lead disaster response with federal support only at certain levels. Disaster management officials expressed concern about his preparedness and vision.
- Senator Markwayne Mullin testified for Secretary of Homeland Security confirmation — Senator Markwayne Mullin, Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a contentious confirmation hearing. The hearing began with Chairman Rand Paul confronting Mullin over past comments where Mullin appeared to justify or "understand" the violent assault on Paul by his neighbor. Mullin refused to fully apologize for those comments, leading to a heated exchange.
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Nov 16, 2025 Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced resignation from Congress citing retaliation from Trump after supporting Epstein file transparency Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
A sitting member's forced departure after presidential retaliation for a policy disagreement signals erosion of independent judgment within the majority party in Congress.
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- Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress — Republican Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026, citing "unfair and wrong" treatment by President Trump after he withdrew his endorsement. Greene stated she faced death threats and personal attacks following Trump's withdrawal of support. Trump responded by calling the resignation "great news for the country." The move shocked political observers and prompted speculation about Greene's future political ambitions.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026 — Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from the House of Representatives, effective January 5, 2026, citing souring relations with President Trump and frustration with the legislative branch being "sidelined." Greene, a former Trump ally, broke with the administration over the Epstein files release, Israel policy, healthcare subsidies, and other issues. Trump responded by calling the resignation "great news for the country." Greene's departure will further narrow House Speaker Mike Johnson's already thin majority.
- Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will not seek reelection — On November 21, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced in a public letter that she would not run for reelection. In the letter, she attacked Trump and "Establishment Republicans," called out Trump's threats to primary her, and stated, "I refuse to be a 'battered wife' hoping it all goes away and gets better." Three days later, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News reported that her letter "rang true to" many House Republicans, with a senior House Republican describing widespread dissatisfaction with the White House team's treatment of members and predicting more early resignations and loss of the House majority.
- Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene over Epstein records stance — Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent Republican and supporter of former President Trump, announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026. Her decision follows a public break with Trump after she pushed for the release of the Epstein files, which Trump initially resisted. Greene cited threats from Trump and described her Republican colleagues as "terrified" to oppose him publicly. Her resignation highlights internal tensions within the Republican Party and signals a shift in her stance towards Trump.
- Trump attacked Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and withdrew endorsement — President Trump withdrew his support for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday after she criticized his handling of the Epstein records and refused to remove her name from the discharge petition forcing a House vote. Greene had publicly opposed Trump's initial resistance to releasing the files and stood with survivors demanding transparency. Trump reportedly called her a "traitor" for her stance.
- Trump withdrew endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — Trump posted angrily at Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), calling her a traitor, "wacky," and a "ranting Lunatic." He announced he was withdrawing his endorsement of her and would support another Republican to replace her in her district. This attack came after Greene and other House Republicans indicated they would vote to release the Epstein files despite Trump's initial opposition.
- Trump attacks Marjorie Taylor Greene with inflammatory rhetoric over Epstein files disagreement — Trump posted statements withdrawing his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her "wacky" and accusing her of complaining excessively. He stated he would support a primary challenger against her in Georgia and claimed she had "gone Far Left." Greene responded by stating she was receiving security warnings about threats to her safety fueled by Trump's rhetoric, drawing parallels to threats faced by Jeffrey Epstein victims. The exchange sparked internal MAGA conflict, with supporters divided over the dispute.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene announced resignation from Congress, citing Trump retaliation over Epstein files advocacy — Trump repeatedly attacked House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene over the weekend, calling her a "traitor" and using other insults after she publicly stated that releasing the Epstein files was "the easiest thing in the world" and criticized efforts to block their release. Greene responded on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, stating that Trump's rhetoric "can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger." She subsequently reported receiving hoax pizza deliveries and a pipe bomb threat directed at her construction company.
- — On November 21, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress, effective January 5, 2026. Greene stated she faced retaliation from Trump after publicly advocating for release of the Epstein files and criticizing Trump's initial resistance. On 60 Minutes, she said standing up for trafficking victims "should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President." Trump responded by calling her a traitor and "very dumb" on Truth Social and promised to back a replacement candidate.
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