Politics A.M.: Kirstjen Nielsen quits as homeland security secretary after meeting with Trump

Kevin McAleenan is taking over DHS. Will he be 'tough' enough for Trump?; Power Up: Nielsen's ouster signals even tougher Trump border rhetoric

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Kirstjen Nielsen quits as homeland security secretary after meeting with Trump Two senior administration officials said Nielsen had no intention of resigning when she went to the meeting and that she was forced to step down. The move comes amid an influx of migrants at the border. By Nick Miroff, Josh Dawsey, Seung Min Kim and Maria Sacchetti · Read more Kevin McAleenan is taking over DHS. Will he be 'tough' enough for Trump? After Kirstjen Nielsen's ouster, chief of U.S. Customs and Border Protection steps into leading role for president's immigration policy — one of the most difficult jobs in Washington. By Nick Miroff · Read more   Analysis Power Up: Nielsen's ouster signals even tougher Trump border rhetoric Get ready for a more charged immigration debate. By Jacqueline Alemany · Read more Trump seeks to campaign on problems he promised to fix The president's 2020 reelection effort centers on a foreboding, populist message about the perils of lax immigration and foreign economic threats — much like his campaign in 2016. By Ashley Parker and Toluse Olorunnipa · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   In Iowa, Bernie Sanders and Beto O'Rourke change up their styles to win over skeptical voters Sanders sought a more personal connection and O'Rourke added more specifics as both responded to criticisms of their campaigns. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Holly Bailey · Read more   Elizabeth Warren bets that slew of policy ideas will win over Trump-weary voters Candidates considered "policy nerds" have struggled in the past. By Annie Linskey · Read more   Beto O'Rourke on Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Racist' The Democratic presidential candidate said the Israeli prime minister's actions have made peace in the Middle East "impossible." By Holly Bailey · Read more Analysis The Trailer: Answers to your questions on Biden, health care and campaign tunes In this special travel edition (i.e., shorter edition): Reader questions answered. By David Weigel · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Fact Checker · Analysis Betsy DeVos's claim about public funding for 'Education Freedom Scholarships' A carefully worded tweet by the education secretary blurs out the government's role in funding scholarships for private or religious schools. By Salvador Rizzo · Read more   Mulvaney says Democrats will 'never' see Trump's tax returns The White House chief of staff said voters had already shown in 2016 that they didn't care. By Colby Itkowitz · Read more Scrutiny and suspicion as Mueller report undergoes redaction Under fire from Democrats, Attorney General William P. Barr has prepared for public questioning. Experts say he has wide discretion to determine what is revealed, meaning the fight over blacked-out boxes is likely to spawn months of legal fights. By Devlin Barrett · Read more Recommended for you Get the Technology 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the intersection of technology and politics. Sign Up

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