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Mullin faces Democrat grilling in first hurdle to lead DHS amid shutdown fight

Mar 18, 2026Right

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., faces confirmation hearing for Homeland Security chief as Democrats seek stringent immigration enforcement reforms.

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Mullin faces Senate panel for DHS confirmation hearing: What to watch

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Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is set to appear on the other side of the dais on Wednesday, fielding questions from his colleagues as he faces the confirmation process to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mullin will sit before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, whose chair, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Mullin…

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Mar 18, 2026

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The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

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Senate to consider Markwayne Mullin’s nomination amid DHS shutdown

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Mar 18, 2026

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Senate to consider Markwayne Mullin’s nomination amid DHS shutdown

Trump pick for homeland security secretary followed firing of Kristi Noem amid blowback for anti-immigration tacticsA Senate committee on Wednesday will consider Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which Democrats have forced into a partial shutdown until their demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement…

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