Markwayne Mullin

Markwayne Mullin is the US Homeland Security Secretary under President Trump. He is currently newsworthy due to the record-breaking partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mullin has been involved in several key events related to the shutdown, including a rescinded rule requiring his personal approval for DHS expenditures over $100,000, a move aimed at easing FEMA relief efforts. He also considered pulling ICE from sanctuary city airports. The shutdown, impacting agencies like the TSA and ICE, has led to airport travel chaos and concerns about disaster response capabilities. Mullin has advocated for a shift in FEMA's role, emphasizing state and local leadership in disaster response. His actions and decisions are central to navigating the ongoing DHS funding crisis and its impact on national security and emergency management.