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DHS boss rescinds $100K approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office, ending a widely criticized policy implemented by his predecessor Kristi Noem that critics said put a particular burden on the ...

Trump addresses nation on Iran war

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night, offering an update on the war in Iran during his first prime-time speech since launching strikes alongside Israel more than a month ago. With the speech, Trump was getting a wide audience to articulate clear ...

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a plan Wednesday to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, moving past a split between the two Republican leaders that resulted in Congress leaving Washington last week without a fix to a ...

Self announces he will continue as KU coach

Kansas coach Bill Self will continue leading the Jayhawks. He announced his decision to return for his 24th season at the helm in a statement posted on social media on Wednesday evening. The statement did not specify how long he might keep coaching, but Self will be back for at least the ...