US EditionTrump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin will appear before senators for his confirmation hearing
Senator Mullin faces questions on immigration enforcement, DHS funding amid partial shutdown, and FEMA oversight during confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary.
- On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security amid a month-long partial shutdown affecting over 100,000 employees.
- President Donald Trump nominated Mullin to replace former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after her removal earlier this month, as Democrats refused to fund the department until it adopts reforms following fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis in January.
- A former mixed martial arts fighter and businessman, Mullin has built a reputation in Congress as an aggressive ally of the president. Colleagues recall his 2023 Senate hearing where he challenged the Teamsters president to a physical confrontation.
- Mullin requires 51 votes for confirmation with Republicans holding 53 seats, positioning him for likely approval. A final confirmation vote is expected as soon as next week, though Democrats have raised reservations about his readiness.
- If confirmed, Mullin would manage the Department of Homeland Security during a critical period marked by operational strain and financial constraints. He would execute the administration's mass deportation agenda while overseeing FEMA and border security operations.
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Los Angeles Times'Temperament matters': Senators question Homeland Security nominee at confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — At a Senate hearing Wednesday to consider the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as Homeland Security secretary, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., opened by asking whether "a man with anger issues" can set the right example for federal…
Mullin claims he’s done classified work — but the FBI says otherwise: senators
In a bombshell moment at the end of the confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), it appeared he was caught in some potential resume padding that Democratic Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said he wanted to find out about.Appearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mullin promoted work that he had done, claiming it was "classified" in conjunction with the Defense Department under a missionary prog…
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Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at Senate hearing
The US Senate confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump's pick as Homeland Security chief, got off to a fiery start on Wednesday as he clashed with the committee chairman, a fellow Republican.
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