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Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Chief Amid Immigration Backlash. The U.S. Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote. He replaces Kristi Noem following mounting criticism of her leadership. Mullin supports Donald Trump’s tough immigration stance but signaled he may scale back some aggressive enforcement measures. Democrats have blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security over concerns about immigration crackdowns. The dispute has disrupted airport security, with staff shortages causing delays at major U.S. airports. Noem faced backlash over controversial remarks and a $220 million ad campaign linked to Republican-connected firms. Some Republicans, including Rand Paul, also opposed Mullin over past rhetoric, while John Fetterman backed his nomination. Mullin’s appointment comes as public support for Trump’s immigration policies shows signs of weakening.
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