Senator Markwayne Mullin faces confirmation hearing for Department of Homeland Security secretary position
Senator Markwayne Mullin is set for his confirmation hearing Wednesday to become the next secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem who was removed due to management issues. Mullin would inherit a department facing challenges including immigration enforcement criticism, delayed disaster assistance, and airport security delays from congressional funding battles. The Oklahoma senator has been a strong supporter of Trump's immigration policies and is expected to continue the administration's deportation efforts.
No left-right split here
Coverage clusters in the center and international press. Here is each take as it stands.
“Trump's security pick Mullin poised to inherit a DHS beset by challenges”
“Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges”
“Mullin support for Trump immigration policies under microscope with DHS nomination”