Mullin confirmed as DHS chief as lawmakers near solution on shutdown standoff

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as the ninth Homeland Security secretary, capping a sprint to replace embattled outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem. It also caps off a 13-year career in Congress that began in the House and saw Mullin score a seat in the Senate in … Read more

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary in 54-45 Senate vote

Washington — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump’s shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem’s leadership. In a 54-45 vote, the Senate confirmed Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican who’s been in the Senate since 2023. Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania … Read more