Homeland Security official’s killing leaves agency ‘devastated’ as vetting breakdown exposed

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Department of Homeland Security official was killed in Georgia by a naturalized U.S. citizen with a prior criminal record, a case that is raising new questions about the federal government’s vetting process after the agency recently acknowledged significant screening gaps. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Wednesday … Read more

New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA

Chimney Rock, North Carolina — From the well-worn interior of a fire department in Western North Carolina, Markwayne Mullin reassured local officials that as homeland security secretary, he intends to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency — not eliminate it. Mullin, on his first official visit in his new role, traveled to Chimney Rock, a … Read more

Martin Short’s family ‘devastated’ by death of his daughter

Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died, a representative for the actor said Tuesday. She was 42. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short,” the representative said in a statement. “The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time. … Read more