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Markwayne Mullin to be sworn in as homeland security secretary

Mullin was confirmed by the Senate and is scheduled to take over as homeland security secretary.

Markwayne Mullin to be sworn in as homeland security secretary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
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The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary by a 54-45 vote, and he is scheduled to be sworn in at the White House. He will replace Kristi Noem, who is moving to another role.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who congratulated Mullin

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who announced Mullin's move and praised him

Martin Heinrich
D · NM · SEN

Senator who supported Mullin's confirmation

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who supported Mullin's confirmation

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

Outgoing homeland security secretary moving to a special envoy role

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who opposed Mullin's confirmation

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Markwayne Mullin Takes Over as Homeland Security Secretary

The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote. He took over the department amid a funding shutdown and disputes over immigration enforcement. Center outlets mostly present the confirmation and swearing-in as a leadership transition, while some examine the funding impasse and Mullin’s prospective approach to DHS. Right-leaning outlets also cover the transition amid shutdown and immigration disputes, but some characterize the funding fight as Democratic obstruction and emphasize his enforcement agenda.

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