D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has pushed back on claims that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen device to sign presidential documents.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense reported that of the seven ballistic missiles and 131 drones detected on Thursday, officials intercepted six missiles and 125 drones.

Rep. Nancy Mace tried to subpoena Ilhan Omar’s immigration records and her brother-husband’s immigration records. Republicans blocked the motion. It is one big happy Uniparty. They don’t like anything messy, and many hang out together in their off-hours. Much of what we see in public is theater. WOW

A new report suggests that the U.S.’s war on Iran could last several months, or even longer, despite Trump administration officials suggesting it will last only a few days or weeks. This would be a serious mistake. According to Politico, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) officials at the agency’s headquarters in Tampa, Florida, have requested more […] The post The Pentagon Thinks the Iran War Could Last Until September! appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

With Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) being President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Mullin’s seat will presumably be vacated soon. Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt will have the opportunity to appoint a replacement until the November general election, since Mullin was already up for reelection this year. “Markwayne Mullin has been a fighter for Oklahoma and will fight to keep our nation secure. There isn’t a better choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security,” Stitt said in a statement on Thursday. Mullin’s nomination was triggered by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem being moved to a special envoy role, as the secretary is currently facing several controversies, The Daily Wire reported. “Oklahoma has been an example to the nation for smart immigration enforcement, and Markwayne will bring that common sense to DHS. I will be looking to appoint a strong, small government conservative voice to support President Trump and protect Oklahomans’ way of life,” he continued. No shortlist of names has emerged as of late Thursday afternoon. Those who want to run for a full six-year term cannot be considered for the appointment, as appointees are legally unable to run for the seat due to state law, NOTUS reported. Reps. Stephanie Bice and Kevin Hern are reportedly considering campaigning for the seat, according to the outlet. Oklahoma is a deep red state with all five congressional seats held by Republicans, including Reps. Josh Brecheen, Frank Lucas, and Tom Cole. The state government is also dominated by Republicans in the top offices, including Lt. Gov Matt Pinnell, Secretary of State Josh Cockroft, and Attorney General Gentner Drummond. As for the general election for the seat, it is currently rated as “Solid Republican” by the Cook Political Report. Trump won the 2024 presidential election in Oklahoma with over 66% of the vote. Trump recently took aim at the Oklahoma governor over a disagreement about a National Governors Association event at the White House, as Stitt chairs the group. When it comes to Mullin, Trump said that he “will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN.” Many Republicans spoke out in support of the DHS shuffle, including Trump-critic Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who said in a post that the Oklahoma senator will “restore competence” to the department that’s currently facing a lapse in funding. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) also indicated that he will support Mullin’s confirmation.

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Republican politicians and conservative leaders are turning up the pressure on Senate GOP leadership to pass the SAVE America Act to strengthen election integrity.  President Donald Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social, imploring senators to move quickly on the measure.  “The Republicans MUST DO, with PASSION, and at the expense of everything else, THE SAVE AMERICA ACT,” Trump wrote. “And not the watered down version. This is a Country Defining fight for the Soul of our Nation!”  This legislation requires individuals to provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, show a photo ID to vote in federal elections, and tightens absentee ballot rules.  A new Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released this week put support for the SAVE America Act at 71%—with Democrats at 50% approval, Republicans at 91%, and independents at 69%.  Harvard/Harris poll finds overwhelming support for the SAVE America Act, including Dems split evenly and a landslide among independents: pic.twitter.com/kkzA5jE6YU— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) March 4, 2026 The House passed the SAVE America Act on Feb. 11, and it has stalled in the Senate since then. Republicans need 60 votes to stop Democrats from blocking the bill, and some GOP lawmakers want their leadership to force a “talking filibuster.”  Tiffany Justice, Heritage Action executive vice president, commended Trump for his urgency.   “During his State of the Union address, President Trump devoted a full three minutes to the SAVE America Act, calling on the Senate to immediately bring it to the floor and forcing any opposition into full public view,.” Justice said.  Zack Smith, a senior legal fellow and manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, said, “It seems like those who are opposed to it are putting ideology, partisan political purposes over making sure that we have safe and secure elections, which, by the way, benefits all Americans.”  Lawmakers Speak Out  Several GOP senators and representatives have taken to social media to voice support for the SAVE America Act, with the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, frequently posting updates   “When someone who is not an American citizen casts a vote in our country, it’s taking away the power of YOUR vote,” Lee wrote.  When someone who is not an American citizen casts a vote in our country, it’s taking away the power of YOUR vote. It’s taking something that doesn’t belong to them. Something that belongs to you. Pass the SAVE America Act. pic.twitter.com/ITWbQ33SDp— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) March 3, 2026 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R?La., said that the American people support this legislation: “Protect the vote. Require ID. Verify citizenship.”  The American people agree.Protect the vote. Require ID. Verify citizenship.That’s the SAVE America Act. pic.twitter.com/n7YmnsY2pl— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) February 6, 2026 Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., promoted the bill, saying citizens on both sides of the aisle “want to make sure their elections are secure.”  ? Government exists to serve WE THE PEOPLE, not the Washington Swamp. Millions of Americans support the SAVE America Act. It’s time to pass it and SECURE OUR ELECTIONS NOW! ?? pic.twitter.com/Kzvl59l3d2— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) March 4, 2026 Supporters emphasize that requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship is a way to secure elections and restore public confidence.  Pushback and Criticism  Opponents of the bill argue that it may not prevent illegal voting but could create barriers for eligible voters.  Rick Hasen, a law professor at UCLA, told The Daily Signal, “We know from the experience of Kansas in the last decade that documentary proof of citizenship requirements to register to vote, as in the SAVE Act, disenfranchise thousands of voters but prevent virtually no illegal voting by noncitizens.”   He added, “Such laws are far more consequential than state laws requiring voter identification to be shown at polling places.”  Former President Barack Obama accused Republicans of trying to pass a bill that would “disenfranchise millions of Americans.”  Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @RedistrictAct and tell your member of Congress to vote no: https://t.co/Cc4JHKr73Q pic.twitter.com/tUyxEbYJ0y— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 11, 2026 As the SAVE America Act awaits action in the Senate, the debate over election integrity appears only likely to intensify, with both sides recognizing the importance of the issue before November’s elections.   The post Trump Ramps Up Pressure as SAVE America Act Stalls in the Senate appeared first on The Daily Signal.