Breaking: Markwayne Mullin Selected as DHS Secretary

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Breaking: Markwayne Mullin Selected as DHS Secretary

MIAMI, Okla. — Miami News-Digest

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin will serve as the next secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.

Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, was selected to lead the federal agency responsible for border security, immigration enforcement, disaster response, and domestic counterterrorism.

The nomination comes as Trump reshapes leadership within the department. Mullin must be confirmed by the United States Senate before formally assuming the role.

Mullin has served in the Senate since 2023 after winning election to succeed retiring Sen. Jim Inhofe. Prior to that, he represented Oklahoma’s 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives for a decade.

Before entering politics, Mullin ran his family business, Mullin Plumbing, and became one of the few working tradesmen serving in Congress.

If confirmed, Mullin would be expected to resign from the Senate, allowing Oklahoma’s governor to appoint a temporary replacement until a special election is held.

The Department of Homeland Security, created after the September 11 attacks, oversees agencies including:

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The White House has not yet announced a timeline for the Senate confirmation process.

Sources: CBS News, AP News, Reuters, Time

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