Extended interview: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on ICE at the World Cup, hantavirus and more

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks with CBS News’ Nicole Sganga in this exclusive interview about a number of topics, including ICE’s role at the World Cup, “Alligator Alcatraz,” the U.S. response to hantavirus and more. Source link

DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said the department has no near-term plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, even as he acknowledged the soft-sided Florida immigration detention facility is vulnerable to natural disasters. “I don’t think we’ve said we’re shutting it down,” Mullin said. “That’s not been an announcement we’ve made.” The secretary told CBS … Read more

DHS Secretary Mullin on ICE’s role at FIFA World Cup: “We’re not there to go round up” people

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in the U.S. are not off the table, but said the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of “rounding up” non-citizens. Mullin spoke to CBS News exclusively … Read more

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation letter to Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, writing that he will stay on through May 31 in order to assist the transition process, Fox News can confirm, according to familiar sources. According to the same … Read more

Mullin weighs using airport customs as leverage against sanctuary cities

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the federal government could stop processing customs at airports in sanctuary cities as a way to pressure them on immigration enforcement. Such a move could effectively lock out global travelers from major cities like New York, New Orleans and Philadelphia, placing … Read more

New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA

Chimney Rock, North Carolina — From the well-worn interior of a fire department in Western North Carolina, Markwayne Mullin reassured local officials that as homeland security secretary, he intends to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency — not eliminate it. Mullin, on his first official visit in his new role, traveled to Chimney Rock, a … Read more

‘Americans first’: ICE sweeps up child predators, rapists across US as Mullin takes helm of DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: As new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin prepared to be sworn in, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers continued operations, arresting child predators, rapists and domestic abusers across the country. According to DHS, in just one day of operations, ICE arrested illegal aliens convicted … Read more

Markwayne Mullin sworn in to serve as Homeland Security Secretary

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Markwayne Mullin sworn in to serve as Homeland Security Secretary 02:56 UP NEXT Rubio testifies in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela 02:01 Melania Trump speaks at global summit to ’empower children’ through education … Read more

Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was sworn in as the U.S.’ ninth secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Mullin, 48, is a former mixed martial arts champion and plumbing business owner who will replace outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem, a South Dakota Republican … Read more

Trump hosts swearing-in ceremony for Markwayne Mullin

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