Could Markwayne Mullin’s Tenure at DHS Change the Agency?

Could Markwayne Mullin’s tenure at DHS change the agency?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has a new boss: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) was sworn in earlier this week as the next secretary of the agency, and many are questioning how the former senator will run DHS. Mullin’s early tenure will likely be watched with especially close eyes given the recent controversies surrounding DHS and its embattled outgoing leader, former Secretary Kristi Noem.What did the commentators say?Mullin takes over…

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin Sworn In As DHS Secretary

Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Former Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday.  According to AP News, the Senate confirmed Mullin on Monday evening in a 54-45 vote that fell along party lines. President Donald Trump swore Mullin in at the White House on Tuesday, where Mullin gave brief remarks. He said he had met with DHS employees who are currently working without p…

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