Trump’s homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By REBECCA SANTANA and GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRAMarch 17, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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If confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security, Senator Markwayne Mullin will inherit a department facing significant challenges. These include immigration enforcement at a crossroads, disaster relief delays causing anger in affected states, and long airport security lines due to funding battles. Mullin would replace outgoing secretary Kristi Noem, whose management style contributed to departmental problems. Senator John Kennedy has advised Mullin to conduct a full audit of DHS. Mullin, known for his combative style, is expected to follow White House policy priorities, particularly the administration's mass deportation policy, which has raised concerns about enforcement tactics. His confirmation hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Washington D.C.

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White House 40% Senate 40% Oklahoma 40% Congress 50% John Kennedy 50% Washington, D.C. 60% Kristi Noem 60% Donald Trump ×270% Department of Homeland Security ×380% Markwayne Mullin ×790%

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homeland security 90% markwayne mullin 90% department challenges 80% immigration enforcement 70% dhs management problems 60% mass deportations 60% confirmation hearing 50% kristi noem 50% federal assistance 40%

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