Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
‘Anger issues’: Rand Paul denounces Trump’s DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin as unfit for job
Senators on Wednesday questioned whether one of their colleagues, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, has the temperament to helm the Homeland Security Department -- with Sen. Rand Paul, a fellow Republican, calling the nominee "a man with anger issues." Published March 18, 2026
Left turns on Cesar Chavez after horrific allegations of rape, sexual abuse
Arizona canceled its Cesar Chavez Day and communities across the West moved to scrap their celebrations planned for later this month after shocking new allegations that the Hispanic civil rights hero groomed and raped girls who volunteered for his movement. Published March 18, 2026
Rand Paul threatens to cancel DHS secretary vote over dispute on transparency
Sen. Markwayne Mullin acknowledged to colleagues Wednesday that he took part in an ultra-secret operation a decade ago as a member of Congress that he can't speak about in public -- and the matter could derail his path to a speedy confirmation as the next Homeland Security secretary. Published March 18, 2026
It’s not just pizza: Feds say threats against judges are surging
The CIA has been helping out in an investigation into a bizarre intimidation tactic used against federal judges in which someone has been ordering pizzas sent to their homes, the head of the U.S. Marshals Service said. Published March 18, 2026
Rand Paul lashes out at Trump’s DHS nominee, says Markwayne Mullin is ‘a man with anger issues’
Sen. Rand Paul unloaded on fellow Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin Wednesday, calling him "a man with anger issues" and saying his combativeness makes him a questionable choice to become secretary at the Department of Homeland Security. Published March 18, 2026
House asks Fairfax County officials to testify on sanctuary status
The House Judiciary Committee has called Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano to testify and defend their sanctuary policies at a hearing next month. Published March 17, 2026
Trump’s attempt to shutter Voice of America ruled illegal
The Trump administration's attempt to shut down the U.S. Agency for Global Media and boot Voice of America off the air was illegal, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. Published March 17, 2026
As Trump closes the border, unauthorized migrants surge at U.S. airports
President Trump may have cooled the U.S.-Mexico boundary but the latest data shows unauthorized migrants are now surging into America's interior. Published March 17, 2026
Florida sheriff sends shock across immigration debate, calls for legalization of illegal immigrants
Grady Judd, the sheriff in Polk County, Florida, said Tuesday that he didn't mean to cause a sensation when he proposed giving a break to unauthorized immigrants who are "doing good" by granting them firm legal status. Published March 17, 2026
Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol commander who led Trump’s enforcement surge, to retire
Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol commander who helmed President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis before being sidelined, will soon retire, according to a news report. Published March 17, 2026
Trump administration completes land exchange for copper mine, over Apache tribe’s objections
The Trump administration officially completed a land exchange with a copper mining firm, brushing aside objections from the Western Apache that the mining would destroy a sacred site in Arizona. Published March 16, 2026
Supreme Court to decide Trump’s attempt to shut down deportation amnesty for Haitians, Syrians
The Supreme Court said Monday it will take up two cases involving President Trump's attempt to end deportation amnesties for hundreds of thousands of unauthorized immigrants -- but ruled they can remain here while the case is pending. Published March 16, 2026
Burpees, takedowns, pipe wrenches: Markwayne Mullin brings unique toolbag to confirmation faceoff
Needing a shakeup at Homeland Security, President Trump has turned to a plumber. Published March 16, 2026
Appeals court allows DHS to continue ‘third-country’ deportations
A federal appeals court issued a ruling Monday allowing Homeland Security to continue deporting illegal immigrants to countries other than their homes when the need arises, putting on indefinite hold a decision by a lower court that had stopped the practice. Published March 16, 2026
Democrats ask Justice Department to probe Noem for ‘perjury’ over Trump’s knowledge of contracts
Congressional Democrats asked the Justice Department on Monday to investigate whether departing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem committed perjury by telling lawmakers President Trump knew about her $220 million contract for a self-deportation ad campaign. Published March 16, 2026
Apache tribe members urge Supreme Court to protect sacred land from U.S. mine deal
Members of the Western Apache tribe rushed to the Supreme Court on Monday seeking an emergency order to block a proposed land transfer to a mining company, saying it would destroy a sacred tribal place in Arizona. Published March 16, 2026
Feds say Hawaii crime lord committed suicide to stop Uncle Sam from seizing $20 million fortune
Hawaii nightclub owner Michael Miske Jr. was found guilty of murder and a host of other charges, and a jury said he should forfeit more than $20 million to Uncle Sam as part of his punishment. Published March 15, 2026
Federal judge orders Trump Kennedy Center to fess up about plans to close
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Kennedy Center to provide any documents it has on plans to close and rebuild the performing arts establishment to a member of Congress who is on the center's board. Published March 15, 2026
Feds win convictions in antifa attack on ICE detention facility
Nine people were convicted by a federal jury Friday for charges stemming from last year's attack on an ICE detention facility in Texas, in what federal prosecutors called the first-ever terrorism trial for "antifa" adherents. Published March 13, 2026
Treasury says Bessent will run IRS even though ‘vacancy’ term expired
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will continue to run the IRS even though he is no longer officially serving as acting commissioner, the agency said Friday. Published March 13, 2026
