Senate Greenlights Markwayne Mullin as the New Secretary of Homeland Security

Summary Markwayne Mullin, a Republican Senator from Oklahoma, was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security in March 2026, following a contentious confirmation process. His leadership arises during significant challenges for the Department, including operational issues from a government shutdown and immigration policy controversies. Mullin, viewed as aligned with former President Trumpโ€™s border security agenda, faced […]