Sen. Markwayne Mullin confirmed as new head of DHS
The Senate has voted to confirm President Trump’s pick, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the Senate vote.

Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump's pick to replace ousted Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has been confirmed by the United States Senate.
The Senate has voted to confirm President Trump’s pick, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the Senate vote.
The Senate on Monday confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after President Trump dismissed his first Cabinet official. Mullin earned support from both sides of the aisle, with two Democrats joining Republicans to approve his nomination in a 54-45 vote. Mullin was fast-tracked through the Senate, with the…
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday night, the 38th day of the department’s partial shutdown. The…
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) was confirmed by the Senate Monday evening to replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary, even as the agency remains shuttered from an ongoing partial government shutdown. Mullin was confirmed 54-45 with support from two Democrats — Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) — and nearly all…
'My goal is for people to understand we're out there, we're protecting them, and we're working for them'
A Cherokee Nation member who has served as Oklahoma’s junior senator, Mr. Mullin will take charge at a pivotal time.
Oklahoma senator, confirmed in 54-45 vote, replaces Kristi Noem to lead president’s immigration crackdownSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US Senate on Monday confirmed Markwayne Mullin to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, elevating the Republican senator to a role where he will be…
The Oklahoma Republican comes to the helm in the midst of a shutdown that has left some 100,000 of the department's more than a quarter-million employees working without pay.