March 23, 2026

The Senate on Monday confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

The Oklahoma Republican was chosen by President Donald Trump earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem, who attracted a flurry of scrutiny from Democrats and Republicans alike for her leadership of the department and her use of taxpayer dollars.

The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Mullin.

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