Washington Edition

Markwayne Mullin Has a Massive Task in Front of Him

New head of DHS must reform ICE’s tarnished image
Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on March 18Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg

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In today’s edition: Bessent’s deficit dreams run aground, deepfakes come for CEOs, and Trump urges the GOP to “make this one for Jesus.” But first: