Mullin confirmation hearing to lead DHS formally scheduled

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin scheduled to appear before Senate March 18

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin is scheduled to appear before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on March 18 for his confirmation hearing to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Can Markwayne Mullin bring a reset to DHS?

Sen. Mullin looks to take over an embattled agency and agenda from Kristi Noem—and possibly set a new tone

Kristi Noem’s 'hatchet man' axed as DHS left embroiled in 'power struggle': report

The Department of Homeland Security has become embroiled in a "power struggle" following the ouster of Secretary Kristi Noem, according to a new report from The Daily Beast, with sources indicating that an employee dubbed her "hatchet man" had been ousted.Donald Trump announced last week that Noem was being removed from her post as DHS secretary, amid reports that he was furious with her for claiming that he signed off on a $220 million ad campa…

Trump’s DHS Pick Markwayne Mullin Linked to Federal Weapons Crime After Convicted Felon Speaks Out: Report

Donald Trump’s latest pick to run the Department of Homeland Security is already facing serious questions—after a report resurfaced claims that Sen. Markwayne Mullin may have violated federal firearms law by allowing a convicted felon to keep guns at his business. According to a report from The Washington Post, Mullin once employed a man with a felony record at his Oklahoma company, Mullin Plumbing, and allegedly allowed him to store firearms on…

Trump's DHS pick to replace Noem faces allegations of federal weapons crime

President Donald Trump's new choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), once employed a convicted felon at his personal business who committed a weapons felony on the premises, according to The Washington Post — and may have committed a federal crime himself in...

DHS nominee gets his day in the Senate next week

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has scheduled Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the morning of March 18.