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Markwayne Mullin
MediaBias News has published 20 stories involving Markwayne Mullin, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · United StatesRomanian couple arrested for multi‑state necklace thefts turned over to ICE
Police in New York arrested a Romanian husband and wife accused of stealing gold necklaces from elderly strangers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland. Each faces three counts of fourth‑degree grand larceny and has been transferred to ICE for removal.
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Politics · United StatesDHS denies plans for ICE at polling places amid election concerns
Department of Homeland Security officials have stated they do not plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling places during the upcoming elections. However, activists and minority voter organizations express ongoing concerns about potential voter intimidation.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesICE arrest guidance rescinded after backlash
An internal directive that would have limited Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests to individuals with criminal histories was rescinded within hours. The move followed backlash from immigration hardliners, who accused the administration of sending mixed signals on enforcement.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Politics · United StatesDHS spent $20 million on pro-Trump ads
The Department of Homeland Security used $20 million in taxpayer funds for advertisements that critics say glorify President Donald Trump and may violate anti-propaganda laws. The ads were funded through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesICE officer assaults rose 1,649% in 20 months, DHS reports
Assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers increased by 1,649% between January 2025 and September 2026, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin attributed the rise to "sanctuary politicians" and "vicious lies."
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 60
Politics · United StatesWhite House directs federal agencies to speed up voter roll review
The White House is urging federal agencies to accelerate a review of voter rolls from at least 47 states. The initiative seeks to identify noncitizens who may have registered or voted illegally, with hundreds of federal officers involved in over 1,600 investigations.
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Politics · United StatesDOJ charges 16 people in seven states for election crimes
The Department of Justice announced charges against 16 individuals across seven states for election crimes, including noncitizens casting ballots. The indictments cover illegal voting, voter registration, fraud, and firearm offenses.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesUS border had 16 months with no releases in August 2026
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a 16-month streak of zero releases at the U.S.-Mexico border in August 2026. Apprehensions decreased slightly from July, while drug seizures increased significantly over the fiscal year.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
Politics · United StatesDeported Haitian Man Who Yelled 'F*ck Trump, Biden Forever!' Returns Home
Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, an illegal immigrant from Haiti, has been deported. He gained notoriety after a video of his arrest, where he yelled obscenities and praised President Biden, went viral. Charles had a history of criminal convictions in Massachusetts.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 70
Politics · United StatesTom Homan: Ilhan Omar probe is 'ongoing criminal investigation'
Border Czar Tom Homan has confirmed that the federal inquiry into Representative Ilhan Omar is an ongoing criminal investigation. He stated that fraud or material misrepresentation during the citizenship process could lead to denaturalization.
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Politics · United StatesBahamian National Arrested for Illegal Voting and Violent Record
Anthony Tyrone Higgs, a Bahamian national and lawful permanent resident of the US since 1976, has been arrested in Decatur, Georgia. Homeland Security Investigations confirmed he illegally voted in the 2020 US election and has a violent criminal record.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 48
Politics · United StatesDHS Secretary Claims Ilhan Omar Married Brother for Immigration
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has publicly stated that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother to facilitate his immigration to the United States. Mullin indicated that an ongoing investigation could result in Omar's deportation if illegal activity is uncovered.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesDenver Sues to Block ICE Agents at Polling Places
A coalition of civil rights groups and voting rights advocates, along with the city of Denver, have filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from deploying immigration enforcement agents to polling places on Election Day. The suit argues federal law restricts such presence to repelling armed enemies.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesMullin: ICE would only go to polls for specific threats or warrants
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Democrats of using rhetoric to demonize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He stated ICE would only deploy to polling places to address specific threats or execute existing warrants, a scenario Democrats have warned could intimidate voters.
United States3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
Politics · United StatesOperation Rotten Apple detains over 2,100 migrants in New York
Operation Rotten Apple, a federal immigration enforcement initiative, resulted in the detention of over 2,100 migrants in New York. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the operation's findings, criticizing state and city politicians for sanctuary policies.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
PoliticsSean Duffy teases fraud crackdown with DHS and DOJ
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy teased an upcoming "unprecedented fraud crackdown" on X, indicating a coordinated effort with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice. The announcement is expected Monday.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · United StatesDHS Warns of Security Risks from Chinese Parts in Voting Machines
The Department of Homeland Security has warned that voting machines containing components manufactured by foreign adversaries, particularly China, pose significant security risks. To qualify for federal grants, states must now conduct post-election manual counts of paper ballots.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 60
Politics · United StatesICE Arrests 1,328 Immigrants in Virginia and Maryland Operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 1,328 immigrants during a two-week operation in Virginia and Maryland. Nearly 400 had prior convictions or pending charges, and some were identified as alleged members of transnational criminal organizations.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Politics · United States
Customs chief pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott paused construction in Big Bend National Park on Monday after bipartisan criticism. The move follows concerns from Texas officials and local residents about environmental damage and the project's necessity.
United States4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15 
Politics · United StatesUS spent $464m on deportation planes that remain mostly unused
The US Department of Homeland Security awarded a $464 million no-bid contract to purchase 10 used aircraft for deportation flights. Three are luxury jets, seven are Boeing 737s parked in Louisiana. An internal document said the agency lacked staff to operate them. The contract was awarded to a firm whose chair donated to a committee supporting former DHS secretary Kristi Noem.
United States5 min readTrust 80 · Craft 95 · Hype 35