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The U.S. Senate confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday in a 54-45 vote, primarily held along party lines.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday in a 54-45 vote, primarily held along party lines.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the sole GOP vote against Mullin's confirmation, after telling Semafor that he believed Mullin was "unfit" for the position because of his "temperament" and "anger issues."

Republican Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was the sole GOP vote against Mullin's confirmation, after telling Semafor that he believed Mullin was "unfit" for the position because of his "temperament" and "anger issues."

Democratic Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) also crossed party lines to vote in favor of Mullin's confirmation, with Fetterman having endorsed the nomination shortly after it was announced earlier in the month.

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Democratic Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) also crossed party lines to vote in favor of Mullin's confirmation, with Fetterman having endorsed the nomination shortly after it was announced earlier in the month.

Heinrich's support, meanwhile, was more surprising, with the senator releasing a statement on Sunday announcing he would vote to confirm Mullin, whom he described as a "friend," due to their "very honest and constructive working relationship."

Heinrich's support, meanwhile, was more surprising, with the senator releasing a statement on Sunday announcing he would vote to confirm Mullin, whom he described as a "friend," due to their "very honest and constructive working relationship."

In the role, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/trump-replaces-noem-with-mullin-as-homeland-security-chief">Mullin replaces Kristi Noem</a>, who was reassigned by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, following reports that Trump was displeased by her performance before the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/noem-faces-bipartisan-criticism-over-minneapolis-deaths">House and Senate judiciary committees</a> in early March.

In the role, Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was reassigned by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, following reports that Trump was displeased by her performance before the House and Senate judiciary committees in early March.

Mullin takes office amid a partial DHS government shutdown that began on Feb. 14. The agency's funding lapsed after Democrats and Republicans reached a deadlock over immigration enforcement policies, with the Democrats pushing for reforms that the Republicans have rejected.

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Mullin takes office amid a partial DHS government shutdown that began on Feb. 14. The agency's funding lapsed after Democrats and Republicans reached a deadlock over immigration enforcement policies, with the Democrats pushing for reforms that the Republicans have rejected.

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The U.S. Senate confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on March 23 in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on March 23 in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole GOP vote against Mullin's confirmation, while Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossed party lines to vote in favor.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole GOP vote against Mullin's confirmation, while Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossed party lines to vote in favor.

Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said Mullin was "unfit" and that his "anger issues are a problem," but pledged to allow "an expeditious vote" on the nomination despite his opposition.

Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said Mullin was "unfit" and that his "anger issues are a problem," but pledged to allow "an expeditious vote" on the nomination despite his opposition.

Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was reassigned by President Donald Trump as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Noem's last day as DHS secretary is March 31.

Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was reassigned by President Donald Trump as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Noem's last day as DHS secretary is March 31.

At his confirmation hearing, Mullin pledged that immigration agents "will not enter a home or place of business without a judicial warrant," signaling a potential shift from existing enforcement practices.

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At his confirmation hearing, Mullin pledged that immigration agents "will not enter a home or place of business without a judicial warrant," signaling a potential shift from existing enforcement practices.

DHS funding has lapsed since Feb. 14, leaving roughly 50,000 TSA officers without pay. More than 300 have quit since the shutdown began, causing long security lines at major airports across the country.

DHS funding has lapsed since Feb. 14, leaving roughly 50,000 TSA officers without pay. More than 300 have quit since the shutdown began, causing long security lines at major airports across the country.

Markwayne Mullin is exactly the kind of leader DHS needs — someone with real grit and energy who will keep deportations running full throttle. The Senate confirmed him 54-45, and the country is better for it. Democrats need to fund DHS immediately or the filibuster should be eliminated to get the job done.

Markwayne Mullin is exactly the kind of leader DHS needs — someone with real grit and energy who will keep deportations running full throttle. The Senate confirmed him 54-45, and the country is better for it. Democrats need to fund DHS immediately or the filibuster should be eliminated to get the job done.

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Mullin once tried to pick a fistfight on the Senate floor and voted against paying TSA agents during a Republican shutdown — that's not leadership, that's a liability. DHS needs a steady, level-headed secretary focused on protecting Americans, not pleasing one person. Confirming someone whose top priority is loyalty over duty is a serious mistake.

Mullin once tried to pick a fistfight on the Senate floor and voted against paying TSA agents during a Republican shutdown — that's not leadership, that's a liability. DHS needs a steady, level-headed secretary focused on protecting Americans, not pleasing one person. Confirming someone whose top priority is loyalty over duty is a serious mistake.

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Mullin is exactly the kind of leader the DHS desperately needs — someone with the grit and determination required to keep the deportations running at full throttle. Thankfully, the Senate confirmed him 54-45, and the country is better for it. With a new leader at the helm, Republicans must now turn their attention to funding the DHS, which the Democrats have starved of resources.

Mullin is exactly the kind of leader the DHS desperately needs — someone with the grit and determination required to keep the deportations running at full throttle. Thankfully, the Senate confirmed him 54-45, and the country is better for it. With a new leader at the helm, Republicans must now turn their attention to funding the DHS, which the Democrats have starved of resources.

Mullin's confirmation as the next DHS secretary, following on from Noem's disastrous tenure, is an appalling choice for the position. At this fraught time, what Americans need is a level-headed secretary focused on protecting their security. Unfortunately, they won't be getting one. Instead, they have Mullin, a hot head certain to serve more as a liability than as help.

Mullin's confirmation as the next DHS secretary, following on from Noem's disastrous tenure, is an appalling choice for the position. At this fraught time, what Americans need is a level-headed secretary focused on protecting their security. Unfortunately, they won't be getting one. Instead, they have Mullin, a hot head certain to serve more as a liability than as help.

There is a 25% chance that the U.S. will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before January 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 25% chance that the U.S. will establish a government program rewarding information leading to deportations before January 3, 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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