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Trump looks for DHS reset with new leader

Trump selected Mullin to replace Noem, and Mullin said he would seek bipartisan support and listen to Democrats’ concerns.

Trump looks for DHS reset with new leader
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President Trump chose Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, signaling continued immigration enforcement with an effort to reduce controversy. Mullin said he would seek support from both parties and hear Democrats’ concerns.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Outgoing secretary of the Department of Homeland Security

Noem's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who chose Mullin to replace Noem as DHS secretary

Trump's version of this story ↗

Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate seat

Attorney general subpoenaed to testify about the Epstein files

Kevin Hern
R · OK-1

Representative considering a bid for Mullin's Senate seat

Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense commenting on U.S. aims in the Iran conflict

Representative considering a bid for Mullin's Senate seat

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader responding to Paxton's demands

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who praised Mullin

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

Senator who criticized Noem at a hearing

Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Representative ending his reelection bid

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader whom Mullin said he would meet

John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Senator who questioned Noem about the DHS advertising campaign

Doug Burgum
R · Secretary of the Interior

Secretary of the Interior scheduled to meet with Trump

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate setting conditions for leaving the runoff

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator and Texas Senate candidate in the runoff with Paxton

ALSO MENTIONED  Ali Khamenei, Deceased former supreme leader of Iran; David Petraeus, Former CIA director and retired general commenting on the Iran conflict; Delcy Rodríguez, Acting president of Venezuela; James Comey, Former FBI director and target of an indictment secured by Halligan; Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma governor who would appoint a temporary replacement for Mullin; Letitia James, New York attorney general and target of an indictment secured by Halligan; Lindsey Halligan, Former U.S. attorney under investigation by the Florida Bar; Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran's former supreme leader, identified by Trump as a possible successor; Nicolás Maduro, Former Venezuelan leader removed from power

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Trump Taps Markwayne Mullin to Lead Homeland Security

Outlets report that President Trump selected Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with Senate confirmation still pending. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Mullin’s record on immigration and abortion, questioning whether his expected leadership would bring meaningful change. Right-leaning outlets present him as an advocate for Trump’s immigration agenda, highlighting Republican support and calls to increase deportations.

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