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AXIOS (Brittany Gibson) - When Mullin's friends in Congress call, DHS answers Thu Aug 20 09:42:40 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is building a reputation as a Cabinet official willing to do favors for his former colleagues in Congress — even at the risk of drawing a backlash from the White House and MAGA. Why it matters: Some of Mullin's most high-profile moves — such as pausing ICE agents' traffic stops and delaying border security construction along the Texas border — have come after personal appeals from friends on Capitol Hill. Zoom in: The approach by Mullin — who served 13 years in Washington as a House member and senator from Oklahoma — contrasts with that of his predecessor at DHS, Kristi Noem, who was criticized frequently for not communicating with Congress. - "Once you leave the Senate, you're…

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is building a reputation as a Cabinet official willing to do favors for his former colleagues in Congress — even at the risk of drawing a backlash from the White House and MAGA. Why it matters: Some of Mullin's most high-profile moves — such as pausing ICE agents' traffic stops and delaying border security construction along the Texas border — have come after personal appeals from friends on Capitol Hill. Zoom in: The approach by Mullin — who served 13 years in Washington as a House member and senator from Oklahoma — contrasts with that of his predecessor at DHS, Kristi Noem, who was criticized frequently for not communicating with Congress. - "Once you leave the Senate, you're…Open

AXIOS (Alex Isenstadt) - Vance raises $5 million at big Hamptons event Thu Aug 20 09:42:40 2026

Vice President Vance hosted a Wednesday evening fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., for young Republican donors that raised more than $5 million, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The event drew several up-and-coming donors in their 20s and 30s — providing a glimpse into the finance network Vance is assembling ahead of a possible run for president in 2028. The players: The fundraiser, which drew about 35 people, was held at the home of 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik. - Attendees included Donald Trump Jr., Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan and GRV Strategies founder Garrett Ventry. - Cantor Fitzgerald President Brandon Lutnick, the son of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was also there, along with World Liberty Financial co-founder…

Vice President Vance hosted a Wednesday evening fundraiser in Southampton, N.Y., for young Republican donors that raised more than $5 million, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The event drew several up-and-coming donors in their 20s and 30s — providing a glimpse into the finance network Vance is assembling ahead of a possible run for president in 2028. The players: The fundraiser, which drew about 35 people, was held at the home of 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik. - Attendees included Donald Trump Jr., Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan and GRV Strategies founder Garrett Ventry. - Cantor Fitzgerald President Brandon Lutnick, the son of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, was also there, along with World Liberty Financial co-founder…Open

NPR (The Associated Press) - North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says Thu Aug 20 09:33:35 2026

The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.

The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.Open

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - The rise of DSA is killing off Resistance 1.0 Democrats Thu Aug 20 09:27:07 2026

Democrats who ooze anti-Trump resistance credibility — even central figures in past Trump impeachments — are struggling to withstand the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and their allies in party primaries . Why it matters: In the first Trump administration, involvement in impeachment was a fast-track ticket to Democratic stardom. Now it's seen as little more than set-dressing for an unpopular party establishment. - "Being aggressive on accountability and corruption (such as with impeachment) is not enough," one House Democrat told Axios in a text message. - Democratic primary voters, the Democrat said, "are looking for us to be more aggressive and bold on a whole host of issues. ... Standing up to Trump is a must, but…

Democrats who ooze anti-Trump resistance credibility — even central figures in past Trump impeachments — are struggling to withstand the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and their allies in party primaries . Why it matters: In the first Trump administration, involvement in impeachment was a fast-track ticket to Democratic stardom. Now it's seen as little more than set-dressing for an unpopular party establishment. - "Being aggressive on accountability and corruption (such as with impeachment) is not enough," one House Democrat told Axios in a text message. - Democratic primary voters, the Democrat said, "are looking for us to be more aggressive and bold on a whole host of issues. ... Standing up to Trump is a must, but…Open

ABCNEWS - Backlash to data centers could cost GOP a Senate seat in Ohio, Republicans warn Thu Aug 20 09:23:46 2026

Controversial data centers are playing a role in the Ohio senate race.