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Senate ready to confirm Mullin to DHS as TSA standoff deepens

Mullin was confirmed to lead Homeland Security and outlined how he would approach immigration enforcement and FEMA.

Senate ready to confirm Mullin to DHS as TSA standoff deepens
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Mar 23, 2026
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The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary by a 54-45 vote as a funding lapse disrupted airport operations and immigration enforcement remained a point of conflict. Mullin takes charge amid disputes over enforcement practices and the department’s disaster-response role.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator confirmed as secretary of Homeland Security

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John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Senator who praised Mullin's readiness to lead

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration's immigration agenda and nominee are discussed

Martin Heinrich
D · NM · SEN

Senator who voted to confirm Mullin

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who voted to confirm Mullin

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

Former homeland security secretary

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator and Homeland Security Committee chairman who opposed Mullin's confirmation

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Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary, and Martin Heinrich voted to confirm him. Center outlets focus on Heinrich’s support and the split in New Mexico’s delegation, with coverage also noting Heinrich’s collaborative relationship with Mullin. Right-leaning outlets report the 54-45 result and senators’ votes, and include Mullin’s endorsement of Trump’s border and homeland-security agenda.

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