Mullin’s Confirmation: A Done Deal?
The Senate’s poised to rubber-stamp Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security’s new boss, replacing Kristi Noem, who got the boot over Trump-era immigration chaos. Mullin, a Trump loyalist from Oklahoma, promises to keep DHS out of the headlines. Good luck with that.
With backing from two Democrats, Mullin’s got the numbers. The vote’s tonight, and unless the sky falls, he’s in. Senators advanced his nomination over the weekend, so expect a new sheriff in town by tomorrow.
London’s Antisemitic Arson Spree
London cops are on the hunt for three suspects after an antisemitic arson attack torched four ambulances belonging to a Jewish group. Oxygen tanks exploded, windows shattered, but miraculously, no one got hurt. The neighborhood, home to many Jewish families, is understandably rattled.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, calling it horrific. Last year, the UK saw nearly 4,000 antisemitic incidents, double the count from 2022. So, it’s not just a one-off. Stay tuned for more on the investigation.
Cuba’s Power Woes Continue
Cuba’s lights are flickering back on after the third blackout this month. Thanks to a US oil blockade, the island’s power grid keeps collapsing. Havana residents are stuck in the dark, forced to ration food and pray for daylight.
Cuba’s only producing 40% of its fuel needs, and foreign oil’s been MIA for three months. President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s got his work cut out for him. Meanwhile, Cubans are left wondering if they’ll have power tomorrow.
Quick Facts
- •💡 Senate set to confirm Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary.
- •💡 Mullin replaces Kristi Noem amid backlash over immigration policies.
- •💡 London investigates antisemitic arson attack; no injuries reported.
- •💡 Cuba experiences third blackout this month due to US oil blockade.
- •💡 Cuba produces only 40% of its fuel needs; foreign supplies halted.