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Mullin vows ‘zero change’ on immigration after Republicans suffer crushing midterm losses

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Chu, B. (2026, November 11). Mullin vows ‘zero change’ on immigration after Republicans suffer crushing midterm losses. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mullin-vows-zero-change-immigration-republicans-suffer-crushing-midterm-losses

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-11 · by Bonny Chu

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Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security, appeared on Fox News to reaffirm the department’s commitment to its current immigration policies despite significant Republican losses in recent midterm elections. He stated there would be “zero change” to existing deportation rates and that the focus remains on removing individuals deemed a threat to national security. Emphasizing the importance of strong immigration enforcement for homeland security, Mullin also criticized the Democratic Party's leadership, particularly the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, whom he accused of wanting to undermine funding for DHS.
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Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, vowed "zero change" on immigration policy despite recent midterm election losses suffered by the Republican Party. During an appearance on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle," Mullin promised that amnesty would never be considered and stated that the agency has been deporting approximately 3,600 individuals daily without slowing down. He emphasized a focus on deporting criminals, including murderers, rapists, child predators, drug traffickers, and cartel members. Despite Democrats securing majorities in both the House and Senate, Mullin expressed distrust towards working with them, citing the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America within the party.

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“The articles discuss different aspects of Republican policy on immigration but describe distinct events with separate outcomes.”
Daily Mail
Leans left Hedges 2 of 23 claims Outlet record 69/100
“The articles describe different statements made by Trump and Mullin on immigration policy, not the same specific incident or time.”
CBS News
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“The articles describe different events: one focuses on Trump's comments about his administration's immigration policies and Miller becoming chief of staff, while the other reports Mullin's stance against changes in immigration policy after midterm elections.”
Fox News
Hedges 1 of 31 claims Outlet record 67/100
“The articles describe different statements by White House officials and Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding immigration policy after the midterm elections, not the same specific incident.”
BBC News
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“The articles discuss similar policy stances but describe different time points and contexts: Article A covers an immediate reaction post-election, while Article B reports a later appearance by a DHS Secretary promising 'zero change'.”
The Daily Wire
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“The articles cover different specific times (Tuesday vs Monday) and contexts (Fox News appearance vs press conference), though they discuss similar themes around immigration policy.”
The Daily Wire
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“The articles cover related statements made on consecutive days but appear to describe different interviews and contexts.”
Fox News
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“The articles describe different points in time with distinct messages from Mullin, though related to similar themes.”
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"Amnesty will never be on the table," Mullin said.
"We will work together to take robust action against those we suspect of any criminal activity that could undermine our national security," Evans said in a statement.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Monday laid out an aggressive agenda for House Democrats as the party prepares to take control of the chamber following sweeping midterm election victories, declaring that Democrats will "not give a dime" toward funding the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Trump added that the one thing he wished Vance would have done differently was share whether the vice president would have made the decision to strike Iran again, given his role in the administration's decision-making process. "The only thing I wish he would've said there, if he felt it," Trump said.
Miller confirmed Walters' departure in a statement to Fox News, describing him as an "invaluable member" of the White House who will continue to assist the administration from the outside. "Richard has been an invaluable member of the White House and has helped deliver some of the Administration’s biggest victories.
"The Secret Service will continue expanding our focus on proactively investigating and identifying individuals who make threats to our protectees, in order to disrupt threats before they arrive in Washington.
Marcotulio Melendez Diaz, 42, of Honduras, was working as a handyman on Oct. 11, when he allegedly overpowered and repeatedly raped the resident against her will.
Turning to her own campaign, Collins portrayed herself as a bipartisan lawmaker willing to work across party lines, arguing that the Senate needs more centrists as moderates increasingly leave Washington.
The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is investigating mysterious freezer and refrigerator malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the U.S. amid concerns the outages may have been caused by a cyberattack.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin delivered a blunt message on immigration policy Tuesday, promising "zero change" following midterm elections that dealt a crushing blow to the Republican Party.
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"Amnesty will never be on the table," Mullin said.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin delivered a blunt message on immigration policy Tuesday, promising "zero change" following midterm elections that dealt a crushing blow to the Republican Party. asserted
that → deliver → Party
Mullin made the remarks during an appearance on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle," where host Laura Ingraham brought up President Donald Trump suggesting Republicans work with Democrats. asserted
Republicans → make → Democrats
"Amnesty will never be on the table," Mullin said. asserted
Mullin → say → table
He noted that the agency has been deporting roughly 3,600 individuals a day and has no plans to slow down. asserted
agency → note → plans
"We haven't slowed down at all. asserted
We → slow → ?
We've re-prioritize what we're doing by going after the worst of the worst, by getting the murderers and the rapists and child predators and drug bankers and cartel members," he added. asserted
he → re → murderers
While Democrats secured majorities in both the House and Senate during the midterm elections, Mullin said Republicans cannot trust the opposing party to work with them. asserted
party → secure → them
"You can't trust the Democrat Party we've been working with at all. asserted
we → trust → Party
You can't, because nothing's enough for them," he said. asserted
he → say → them
He also criticized the Democratic Party's leadership, pointing to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and accusing the group of wanting to "defund the country. asserted
He → criticize → country
"You got DSA that's running the Democrat Party right now. asserted
that → get → Party
They want to defund my agency, the Department of Homeland Security," he said. asserted
he → want → Security
"You want to defund the country that is the agency that's tasked with keeping our homeland safe? asserted
that → want → homeland
Doesn’t make any sense," he added. asserted
he → make → sense
Mullin also recalled Trump's comments about using his veto power if Democrats pass measures he opposes. asserted
he → recall → measures
"The president has made it very clear he controls the veto. asserted
he → make → veto
So if they were to send something over that the president and the Republicans don't agree with, he can veto it, and he will veto it," he said. asserted
he → send → it
"The president will not sign anything that isn't in the right movement for this country and the Republican Party. asserted
that → sign → country
" Mullin also argued that maintaining a strong immigration policy is imperative to national security. asserted
maintaining → argue → security
"You can't have a secured nation and you can't have a secured city if you don't know who's in your country," he said. asserted
he → have → country
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