Five takeaways from Markwayne Mullin's hearing to be Homeland Security secretary
Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, faced questions during his confirmation hearing for the position of Homeland Security secretary. The hearing addressed concerns surrounding ICE operations, potential growth in detention facilities, and the ongoing partial government shutdown. Mullin pledged to protect all individuals under his leadership while acknowledging past criticisms of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. The committee anticipates a vote on Mullin's nomination this Thursday, with potential for a full Senate vote next week.
27 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
The House rejected a Senate-passed DHS funding bill, withholding funding from ICE and part of CBP, setting up a clash with the Senate.
28 MAR 2026
— BBC
House Republicans rejected a Senate deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, instead advancing their own plan to fund DHS for 60 days with immigration enforcement funding.
2 APR 2026
— Al Jazeera
Despite Senate passage of a DHS funding bill, the partial shutdown persists due to the House's inaction.
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