Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Department of Homeland Security head
The US Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security in a 54-45 vote. Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter and staunch Trump supporter, will oversee immigration enforcement, border protection, and airport security. The confirmation comes amidst a partial government shutdown stemming from immigration enforcement blunders. Rand Paul, a Kentucky senator, was the only Republican to oppose Mullin's nomination.
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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