The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary amid a government shutdown and ongoing debates over immigration and national security policies.
Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as the New DHS Secretary
The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following a vote that drew support from both Republicans and a small number of Democrats.
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Mullin was approved in a 54-45 vote after being nominated by President Donald Trump, who recently dismissed former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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His confirmation moved quickly through the Senate, coming just days after a tense hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. During that hearing, Mullin faced criticism from lawmakers, including committee chair Rand Paul.
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While most Democrats opposed Mullin’s nomination, a few crossed party lines to support him. John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich were among those who backed his confirmation, citing their working relationship with the Oklahoma senator.
Heinrich said he believes Mullin will be open to communication and not easily influenced, adding that he hopes for more constructive engagement with DHS leadership.
However, several Democrats strongly criticized the appointment. Gary Peters said Mullin lacks the experience and temperament needed to lead the agency, while Catherine Cortez Masto raised concerns about continuity in immigration policies.
Rand Paul also questioned Mullin’s leadership style, pointing to past controversies and calling for higher standards within the department.
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