Markwayne Mullin Confirmed DHS Secretary

Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, has been confirmed as the new Secretary of the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security by a 54-45 Senate vote. His confirmation comes after the firing of Kristi Noem and amidst a partial government shutdown that has affected agencies like the United States — Social Security Administration and United States — Federal Emergency Management Agency. Mullin is expected to follow Donald Trump's immigration agenda but has signaled a willingness to implement reforms, such as requiring judicial warrants for United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and restructuring the United States — Federal Emergency Management Agency. His nomination faced scrutiny from senators like Rand Paul and Gary Peters, while John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich were among the few Democrats who supported his confirmation. The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security's funding has been blocked by the United States — Democratic Party (United States) due to demands for changes in immigration enforcement following controversial operations and the Killing of Alex Pretti.