Washington — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is out, and will be replaced by GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, President Trump announced on Truth Social Thursday. The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending and as Congress has allowed the department’s funding to lapse. “I am pleased to announce that the Highly … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a push to rein in President Trump’s power to wage war on Iran. Ahead of the vote, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut spoke with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about his opposition to the conflict. Source link
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced Wednesday that he will not seek a third term, making him the latest Republican in Congress to head for the exit this year. While the 63-year-old had already filed to run again this fall, he withdrew his name from qualification shortly before Wednesday’s state filing deadline for candidates. He released … Read more
Washington — Sen. Steve Daines of Montana has decided not to run for reelection, adding to the growing list of Republicans in Congress who want out. Daines did not give a specific reason for his retirement, but said he had wrestled with the decision for months. He called his time in Congress “the greatest honor … Read more
CBS News projects Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff in the Texas Republican Senate primary, with neither clearing 50% of the vote. Paxton, now in his third term as attorney general, is challenging Cornyn, now serving his fourth term, who has also been in Republican leadership. The … Read more
The first polls have closed in Texas, where voters are set to decide two hotly contested primaries for the Senate that could determine whether the state is in play in the general election. Sen. John Cornyn faces strong headwinds in his bid for a fifth term, with state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘A disaster’: Sen. Tillis criticizes Noem’s leadership at DHS 06:36 UP NEXT Trump says he ‘might have forced Israel’s hand’ in striking Iran first 01:11 Noem says there are no plans for agents to be at polling sites … Read more
Watch: Sen. Whitehouse slams Noem for luxury jet purchase by DHS – CBS News Watch CBS News Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse questioned the Department of Homeland Security’s plans to acquire a “luxury jet” during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where Kristi Noem is testifying. Source link
Watch Margaret Brennan’s full interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. Source link
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who joins us from Austin. Good morning to you, Senator. I’m glad we got your audio … Read more