US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports

During a Senate panel meeting, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faced criticism for proposing to halt customs processing at airports in cities governed by Democrats, a move seen as potentially disrupting international travel. Senators expressed concerns about the plan's implications on travel and questioned the department's adherence to court rulings on immigration enforcement. This debate underscores the ongoing tension between federal immigration policies and local governance, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to national security and local autonomy.