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Tomorrow is the first day of spring 2026, and it could feel that way if weather forecasters are right that highs will reach around 50°. Today, not so warm, reaching 40.
New Hampshire US Senator Maggie Hassan, as is her style, put President Trump‘s nominee for Homeland Security Secretary under direct scrutiny at his confirmation hearing. He would, if confirmed replace Kristie Noem in that role. She resigned in the wake of sweeping immigration ICE actions.
You can see her opening remarks at the Senate Homeland, Security committee hearing, questioning him in a video below or by clicking here
She asked him if he would work With communities in New Hampshire before committing to opening new detention centers
“I will work with the local community, and I’ll work with you in your office,” Markwayne Mullin said. “I won’t be able to speak to that until I understand the risk and the reason behind delivering the mission that’s set in front of us. We’ve got to protect the homeland, and we’re going to do that. But obviously, we want to work with community leaders.”
Chairman Rand Paul opened the hearing by demanding an apology from Mullin for calling him a freaking snake for attempting to block a Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill. Mullen declined.
Anyone who drives in New Hampshire and refuses to take a breathalyzer test could face up of to three years of license suspension. That’s if a new bill in the New Hampshire Legislature passes. Governor Kelly Ayotte favors it, as the current law allows a one year license suspension for refusing to take the test. She pointed out in a statement, “our refusal rate is outrageous.”
Did you, like me get a scam Email requiring you to come to court that falsely accuses you of a traffic violation, demanding a fine? Don’t scan the QR code on the fake document, police urge. It looks realistic, and it could fool some into paying the alleged fine. Police say ignore it.
Maine is one of 46 states where drivers couldn’t start their cars This past Saturday. That’s because the Intoxalock Company that makes breathalyzer tests. It was hacked. and that shut down the ability for many to drive their cars. Since then, The company says it’s working on the cyber security breach along with the state. small Reassurance for those drivers who have the test lock installed.
Air travelers stunned by long waiting lines for security clearance could soon have a new way of determining in advance how long they’ll wait. The first airport to try out the new system is Logan International in Boston. Massport is trying out the new system to see if it works, and if it does, it could display wait times on the airport website, FlyLogan app and.flight information screens.
Well, rising interest rates are bad news for investors and home buyers and businesses. Falling interest rates sting those who depend on interest for their CD and savings income. Then, neither should be too affected by the word from the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell that the board‘s meeting this week kept the rates where they are.
New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan had some questions for President Trump’s nominee Markwayne Mullin for Homeland security secretary.
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