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Leaders react to Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as DHS secretary

Mullin was confirmed to lead Homeland Security, prompting reactions from Oklahoma officials.

Leaders react to Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as DHS secretary
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The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary by a 54-45 vote. Oklahoma officials praised his appointment, while one Democratic leader called for changes in how the department treats communities affected by ICE and raised concerns about FEMA funding.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Confirmed as secretary of Homeland Security

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Kevin Hern
R · OK-1

Oklahoma representative who congratulated Mullin

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who tapped Mullin for the department

Oklahoma representative who congratulated Mullin

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

Homeland Security secretary whose departure from the position was announced

James Lankford
R · OK · SEN

Oklahoma senator who praised Mullin's experience and leadership

ALSO MENTIONED  Cyndi Munson, House Democratic leader in Oklahoma who urged Mullin to address concerns about ICE and FEMA; Lonnie Paxton, Oklahoma Senate president pro tem who congratulated Mullin; Tom Woods, Oklahoma state senator who congratulated Mullin

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Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary by a 54-45 vote. Left-leaning outlets question Mullin’s leadership and the direction of DHS, often tying the appointment to shutdown effects. Center outlets largely recount the confirmation and transition while noting agency funding and immigration-enforcement disputes. Right-leaning outlets foreground the vote and lawmakers’ alignments, with some presenting Mullin favorably or defending him from criticism.

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