BREAKING: Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS Secretary by Senate

The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary. Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as the department's head, who was removed earlier in the month.

The vote was 54-45. Democrat Senators John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich voted to confirm Mullin, while Republican Senator Rand Paul voted against Mullin’s confirmation. Mullin's confirmation comes as the government has been in a partial shutdown for over a month, with the DHS not being funded. 

President Donald Trump announced in early March that Noem would become the Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, while Mullin was appointed to be the next head of the department. 

Trump wrote of Mullin, "Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda. As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities. Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security."