Trump’s nominee for DHS moves closer to confirmation as department remains shut down for over a month.
Senator Markwayne Mullin Nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security On Thursday morning, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma was nominated to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security during a challenging period for the agency. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved this nomination with a narrow 8-7 vote, where Senator Rand Paul from […]
Mullin moves forward in the committee vote for DHS secretary confirmation
Senate Democrats Narrowly Advance Mullin’s Confirmation Senate Democrats played a crucial role in advancing Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) toward his next round of confirmation following a contentious hearing. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, firmly stated he would not back Mullin, deeming him “unfit” for the position. […]
Trump’s new DHS choice runs into significant obstacle from one Republican
Trump’s DHS Nominee Faces Early Challenges The nomination of Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as the next head of the Department of Homeland Security has hit some bumps. He is set to replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. While many of Mullin’s fellow senators have shown support, not everyone is on board. Republican Sen. […]
GOP plans hearing on DHS shutdown amid growing security worries
House Republicans are sounding the alarm about the implications of a continued shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the funding issues seem to have no resolution in sight. A hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday by the House Homeland Security Committee to discuss the security risks and financial difficulties that many DHS […]
Senator John Kennedy: The Democrats’ closure of DHS benefits America’s adversaries
My colleagues in the Democratic Party have consistently opposed President Trump’s policies, which is their prerogative. However, their choice to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) feels like more than just political strategy—it’s genuinely perilous. In the month following the Democrats’ funding denial to DHS, the United States has dealt with at […]
Mullin confronts intense DHS hearing as Rand Paul conflict and Democratic doubt complicate the way forward
Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the Department of Homeland Security was filled with tension and sharp exchanges, particularly between him and Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul. It’s clear there’s a rush to confirm him, especially with a deadline set by President Trump for March 31. This hearing was crucial, especially given the ongoing […]
Democrats Convert Mullin Confirmation Hearing into Discussion on DHS Shutdown, 2020 Election, ICE
Democrats decided not to highlight Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-OK) congressional record during a confirmation hearing for the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Instead, they focused on disputes with Republicans regarding the department’s ongoing shutdown, the 2020 election, and the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Wednesday, as Sen. Rand […]
Joni Ernst explains how Democrats keep delaying DHS efforts, making things very messy.
Sen. Joni Ernst Critiques Democrats Over DHS Funding Delays On Wednesday, Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, accused Democrats of stalling funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is impacting both front-line workers and travelers. The DHS has been non-operational since February 14, following a failure among lawmakers to reach an agreement […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno criticizes Democratic peers as repulsive regarding DHS shutdown
Sen. Bernie Moreno Critiques Democratic Colleagues Over Shutdown Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) expressed strong disapproval towards his Democratic counterparts during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. He labeled their attempts to blame Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown as “disgusting” and “shameful.” In his remarks, Moreno redirected attention to the nearly 260,000 employees at the Department […]
Rand Paul claims Senator Mullin has ‘anger issues’ during heated DHS secretary confirmation hearing.
Confirmation Hearing for DHS Secretary Nominee During a confirmation hearing on March 18, 2026, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin faced scrutiny over past comments made by Senator Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Paul accused Mullin of having an “anger problem” as part of his assessment of Mullin’s capability to […]