Senate Approves Trump's Homeland Nominee with Immigration Crackdown Under Scrutiny

Senate approves Trump's Homeland nominee with immigration crackdown under scrutiny

The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, to replace outgoing Kristi Noem, heralding a shift in leadership as public support for Trump's immigration crackdown has fallen.

Mullin confirmed to lead DHS, head Trump immigration efforts

Mullin confirmed to lead DHS, head Trump immigration efforts News Staff Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:36 In-page image(s)   Body ALICIA DIAZ AND CAITLIN REILLY Bloomberg News (TNS)WASHINGTON — Markwayne Mullin was confirmed Department of Homeland Security secretary, placing the Oklahoma senator in charge of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has triggered a 37-day funding shutdown of the cabinet agency.The Senate voted 54-45 mostly alon…

Mullin Confirmed as Head of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON Markwayne Mullin, confirmed Monday by the U.S. Senate as the next Secretary of Homeland Security, becomes the first Oklahoman named to a presidential cabinet position since 2018, when Scott Pruitt concluded his brief stint as director of the Environmental Protection Agency. Before Pruitt, the last Oklahoman to serve as a U.S. Cabinet member was during the Reagan administration.